The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with Baker McKenzie Luxembourg, has the pleasure to invite you to a conference about “Interactions between transfer pricing and VAT: another twist to increase”  the next Wednesday 5 November, from 18:30 to 20:00, in the offices of Baker McKenzie Luxembourg (10-12 Boulevard Roosevelt, L-2450 Luxembourg).

Transactions between head offices and their branches are once again in the spotlight of European tax agencies, especially in the areas of VAT and transfer pricing. Growing litigation before the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) reflects the challenges companies face in complying with ever more stringent and evolving rules.

In this context, we invite you to a practical seminar with the participation of:

• Antonio Weffer, Transfer Pricing Partner, Baker McKenzie Luxembourg.
• Antonio Merino, Lawyer in charge of the VAT practice, Baker McKenzie Luxembourg.
• Antonio Albarran, VAT lawyer, Baker McKenzie Madrid.

The speakers will decipher the latest jurisprudential trends of the CJEU, the transfer pricing documentation requirements and the best practices to optimise the tax burden of your business group. A unique opportunity to resolve doubts and prepare your company for current and future regulatory challenges.

The session will be held in Spanish.

Free admission, registration is mandatory.

On 15 November, from 12.00 to 4.00 p.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising its III Padel Tournament in Brussels, with the aim of promoting professional networking among its network of contacts. The event will take place at the Tour & Taxis Padel Club (Av. du Port, 86C – 1000 Brussels), on indoor padel courts.

There will be two competition categories: amateur (1-2,5 Playtomic level) and advanced (+2,5 Playtomic level). The necessary equipment for the game (rackets, balls, etc.) will be made available to participants. In addition, each participant will receive a sports T-shirt and will be entered into a draw for a long-haul flight to Latin American countries for two people.

After the tournament, there will be a networking lunch and an awards ceremony.

If you would like to participate and do not have a playing partner, please contact info@e-camara.com.

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The training on “Advocacy strategies in the EU” returns to Brussels. On 19 and 20 November, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is holding the seventh edition in Spanish of one of its top trainings, in hybrid format.

Now more than ever, the European Union plays a key role in the establishment of the regulatory framework in which companies work. For this reason, this course offers the opportunity to acquire a global vision of the functioning and competencies of the EU institutions, as well as the various communication channels with them, in order to provide participants with the knowledge and tools that will enable them to establish effective communication with the European authorities.

The course will be taught by renowned professionals from a wide range of backgrounds: multinationals, specialised consultancies, business organisations, senior European officials, etc. and will include practical case studies that will bring you closer to the day-to-day running of the Brussels bubble.

In addition, those who choose to attend the course on-site will be able to visit the European Parliament and the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU, where they will explain how they work and what the role of the Council is.

See the programme of last year’s edition here.

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The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is pleased to invite you to a guided visit to the Council of State of Luxembourg that will take place next Tuesday 25 November 2025.

The President of the Council of State, Marc Thewes will be accompanying us on the visit, and will explain in detail the functions of this institution, how it works and who its members are.

The Luxembourg Council of State is a consultative body of the Executive that advises the government of the Grand Duchy and the Chamber of Deputies of Luxembourg, providing opinions on draft and proposed laws and on their compliance with the national Constitution. It also has important regulatory and administrative functions.

The Council of State is a building closed to the public generally, which will be opened exceptionally for members of the Chamber on this guided tour.

The tour will be conducted in English. Places are limited.

Next Thursday 27^th November, from 9.00 to 10.00 a.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a breakfast-debate with the participation of Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union.

The topic of the presentation will be announced shortly.

The event will take place in Brussels, at the premises of the Chamber (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9^th floor, 1210 Brussels).

The presentation will be in English. You can register for this luncheon in this link.

Next Tuesday 2^nd December, from 9.00 to 10.00 a.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a breakfast-debate with the participation of Nati Lorenzo, member of the cabinet of Jozef Síkela, Commissioner for Intenational Partnerships.

The topic of the presentation will be announced shortly.

The event will take place in Brussels, at the premises of the Chamber (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9^th floor, 1210 Brussels).

The presentation will be in English. You can register for this luncheon in this link.

Next Tuesday 9^th December, from 9.00 to 10.00 a.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a breakfast-debate with the participation of José Manuel Rodríguez de Castro, Trade Counsellor at the Permanent Representation of Spain to the EU.

The topic of the presentation will be “Current status and outlook for the main trade agreements under negotiation: USA, LATAM and Southeast Asia”.

The event will take place in Brussels, at the premises of the Chamber (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9^th floor, 1210 Brussels).

The presentation will be in English. You can register for this luncheon in this link.

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Next Tuesday 16th December, from 9.00 to 10.00 a.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organising a breakfast-debate with the participation of Cristina Lobillo, Director of Energy Security and International Relations at DG ENER, who will speak about “EU energy security and geopolitical context”.

The event will take place in Brussels, at the premises of the Chamber (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9^th floor, 1210 Brussels).

The presentation will be in English. You can register for this luncheon in this link.

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On Thursday, January 15th, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will host a breakfast-debate with Elisa Roller, Director for Prosperity and Competitiveness at the Secretariat- General of the European Commission.

The topic of the presentation is “Enhancing Europe’s Competitiveness: From the Competitiveness Compass to the Clean Industrial Deal”.

The event will take place in Brussels, at the Chamber’s premises (Avenue des Arts 1-2, 9th floor, 1210 Brussels).

The presentation will be held in English. You can register for this breakfast via the following link.

On 28^th January and 29^th January, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise a training session on “Public speaking and networking: How to understand and connect with your audience”, in collaboration with Masha Tarle, Communications Skills Trainer and Communication Expert. The event will take place in English and will be held in person at the Chamber’s new offices (Avenue des Arts, 1-2, 9th – 1210 Brussels).

This training is focused on providing professionals with the necessary tools to make presentations and speeches oriented to the audience’s needs.

The first session will be introductory and more theoretical, offering advice on what aspects should be taken into account when preparing a presentation.

During the second session, participants will be able to put into practice and focus on how to address the audience during a speech and the importance of words and their proper use.

Throughout both sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn about examples of good and bad practices in public speaking and how to effectively design and manage an audience-focused communication strategy.

You can check the full programme of the course here.

Below you will find the link to register:

On March 25^th and 26^th 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg organise an online training on “SEO, Content Creation and Content Marketing”, in collaboration with Philippe Schifflers, Digital Marketing Consultant and Online Instructor.

The training, designed for profiles looking to level up their content marketing knowledge, regardless of the industry or company size, will explore with the participants what content marketing is, share best practices with them and discover them how to create attractive content for our target audience. The course will also explore how to craft optimized content for search engine optimization, evaluate the most widely used formats and channels and learnt what they needed to boost a content pipeline and how to measure results. Practical sessions are also included.

Content Marketing and the Content Creation are strategic initiatives used by many companies, who dedicate resources to the creation and sharing of valuable content designed to attract, retain and delight their target audience. Once we gain their trust and build a relationship, it is much easier for our followers to become clients, and eventually ambassadors of our brand.

This training will be divided in two days, with a duration of 2 hours each, and it will take place in English.

In order to check the programme, please click in this link.

To register in this online training, click in the registration button below:

On 15^th April and 16^th April, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “Advanced AI for EU Advocacy”, in collaboration with Sebastián Rodríguez Pérez, campaign consultant and founder of European Campaign Playbook.

This course is designed to equip small EU affairs teams with actionable AI skills. The participants will leave with practical knowledge that can be applied immediately to improve their work as a public affairs professional.

The programme is aimed at public affairs specialists, trade associations, and lobbyists operating in the EU policy landscape.

This module focuses on advanced AI strategies and tools to improve your advocacy efforts, streamline stakeholder communications, and improve your policy monitoring and analysis.

This online course will be delivered in English.

You can check the full programme of the course here.

If you are interested in participating in this training, you can register here:

On the 6^th and 7^th of May, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “Advocacy in the European Union: how to kickstart your campaign”, given by our EmprendeBelux member Sebastián Rodríguez Pérez, Campaign Consultant and author of the European Campaign Playbook.

In this training, professionals tasked with branding, public affairs, marketing communications, or community engagement will learn to identify the core messages for their organizations, craft convincing stories and launch integrated campaigns to achieve their goals.

This is a hands-on workshop in which participants will collaborate and work towards creating a “Communications Plan” for their respective organisations by the end of the training.

The training will be conducted in English and will be divided in sessions of two and a half hours, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. on both days.

You can check the full programme of the course here.

To register for the online training, please click here:

On June 3^rd and 4^th 2026, from 9:00 to 11:30, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “Social Media Management for Businesses”, in collaboration with Philippe Schifflers, Digital Marketing Consultant and Online Instructor.

This training is designed for profiles looking to level up their social media, regardless of the industry or company size. To ensure the viability and lifespan of your Social Media project, it is vital to understand the importance behind a social media audit, the elements behind a social media strategy, how to engage with customers, understand GDPR, collaborate with stakeholders & influencers, effectively manage events & online reputation, as well as learning how to work with a social media calendar and how to navigate through a social media crisis.

This course will cover these and other hot topics and will provide the participants with different tools to help their level up their social media presence in this five-hour webinar divided in two days. The training will be held in English.

Check the full programme of the last edition of this online training here.

If you are interested in participating, register below:

On 23^rd September and 24^th September 2026, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg will organise an online training on “Communication for European projects”, in collaboration with its member company Vision Communication Consultancy.

This webinar hosted by the trainer Ramón Vila, Director of Vision Communication, is focused on providing branding, public affairs, marketing, communication or community engagement professionals with the keys to execute and evaluate a comprehensive and effective communication campaign for their agencies, organisations, programmes and European projects.

During the first session, a presentation of EU communication will be given with an explanation of the different EU projects currently in existence. The reality of consortia in European projects and the need to adapt the project communication and dissemination strategy to different contexts will be explored.

The second session will focus on project communication, exploring the management of social networks, the different communication products, and the need for proper event management.

Throughout both sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn about examples of good and bad practices of communication in different European projects and how to effectively design and manage a communication strategy in different projects granted by the EU.

You can check the full programme of the course here.