Belgian donations surge 8.8% in H1 2026 as households shift wealth to avoid inheritance tax

Belgian notaries recorded 27,823 donations in H1 2026, up 8.8% year-on-year, with total donation volumes rising from €16.1bn (2017) to €44.8bn (2025). The trend reflects tax-avoidance behavior amid potential inheritance tax changes, signaling a structural shift in household wealth transfer that could affect fiscal revenues and asset allocation.

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