Tax Shelter for Arts: From theory to practice

Belgium’s tax shelter for audiovisual and performing arts is one of the most powerful—and underused—investment tools available to companies. It offers a unique opportunity to reduce your tax burden while directly supporting the cultural sector. But how does it actually work in practice? What are the real benefits, the risks, and the limits?

In this interactive session, we’ll move beyond theory and into the mechanics of the system. You’ll hear from those on the front lines:

– Gregory Zalcman and Alon Knoll, founders of leading production house Take Five, who have helped finance major films—including Flow—through the tax shelter system.

– Philippe Criel, financial expert at CFO Centre, who will provide a clear, pragmatic overview of how the tax shelter works from company's point of view.

Together, they’ll break down how the tax shelter has evolved, how to evaluate potential investments, and what to expect in terms of timeline, compliance, and returns.

This is a rare chance to get expert answers to your questions—and maybe even take your first step into cultural co-financing.