Provision of advisory services to support Elia in the identification, optimisation and management of fiscal incentives, tax exemptions and public funding opportunities at Belgian and European level, including implementation support, compliance management and assistance during audits, reviews and reporting obligations.

Innovation Tax Incentives

This lot covers advisory services aimed at maximising the tax benefits available to Elia under Belgian innovation-related tax incentive schemes, including the Innovation Income Deduction (IID), the Investment Deduction (EID) and the Partial Exemption from Remittance of Professional Withholding Tax for Scientific Research (WHT R&D). The scope includes the identification and substantiation of eligible research, development and innovation activities, investments and intellectual property, as well as support for the implementation, maintenance and defence of the applicable tax regimes. The objective is to ensure that Elia fully benefits from available innovation-related tax incentives while maintaining compliance with all applicable legal, fiscal and administrative requirements.

Teamwork Withholding Tax Exemption

This lot covers advisory services aimed at optimising the application of the Belgian payroll withholding tax exemption for teamwork performed in the context of on-site real estate activities. The scope includes the identification and substantiation of eligible activities, employees and worksites, support for the implementation of the exemption, and assistance during reviews or audits by the competent authorities. The objective is to maximise the financial benefit available to Elia under the regime while ensuring full compliance with the applicable legal, fiscal and administrative framework.

Grants and Public Funding

This lot covers advisory services aimed at maximising Elia’s access to regional, national and European funding opportunities that support its innovation agenda, infrastructure investments and strategic priorities. The scope includes the identification, assessment, acquisition and management of grant funding opportunities, as well as support throughout the funding lifecycle. The objective is to increase the level of external funding secured by Elia and to ensure compliance with the applicable funding, contractual and reporting obligations.