Wim Vermeulen
Attorney - Partner
Wim Vermeulen is one of the specialists in international tax planning for private clients in Belgium, with a particular focus on real estate taxation both domestically and abroad.
Education
Wim holds a Master’s degree in Commercial Engineering from the KU Leuven and the Erasmus University of Rotterdam. He also earned a Master’s degree in Law from the KU Leuven. As a member of the Brussels Bar, Wim is a native Dutch speaker and also fluent in French and English.
In 2009, Wim co-founded Cazimir together with his fellow partners. He works from the offices in Diegem, Ghent, and Antwerp.
Practice areas
Wim is your specialist in international tax planning at Cazimir, where he leads this practice area with a strong focus on full-service emigration and immigration cases. He is also one of the few lawyers in Belgium with expertise in assisting clients who wish to acquire real estate abroad.
In 2018, together with his team, he established a separate platform to serve international clients with specialised advice: Cazimir International.
Publications and other professional activities
Wim is the author of several books, he publishes in tax journals and newspapers and he is a highly sought-after speaker on (international) real estate taxation and estate planning.
He lectures on "Aspects of International Real Estate Taxation" and “Inheritance tax” at the Fiscale Hogeschool (FHS), in collaboration with KU Leuven and frequently speaks at international conferences on his area of expertise.
Finally, he has already received a special mention in the Chambers Online Rankings Guides.
“What happens beyond our borders—and how it affects us—is not only complex, but also incredibly fascinating, and often closer to home than we think. The borders of Belgium and Europe increasingly exist only in our minds and in the various uncoordinated legislations.”
Leisure
Wim is a true “bon vivant” who seizes every opportunity to enjoy fine cuisine and exceptional wines. He travels the world in search of outstanding culinary experiences.
Beyond his professional life, he is committed to supporting youth in his hometown of Tienen, particularly by enabling underprivileged children to participate in hobbies and sports that would otherwise be inaccessible to them due to financial limitations.