{"id":1849,"date":"2023-07-01T13:48:21","date_gmt":"2023-07-01T12:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archivesconseil.be\/quelle-duree-pour-larchivage-des-documents-personnels\/"},"modified":"2024-01-15T11:25:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T10:25:36","slug":"how-long-for-the-archiving-of-personal-documents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archivesconseil.be\/en\/how-long-for-the-archiving-of-personal-documents\/","title":{"rendered":"How long for the archiving of personal documents?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How long for the archiving of personal documents?<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Did you know ? Some documents in your possession must legally remain so for a certain number of years, even for life. No offense to Marie Kond\u014d or other followers of vacuum storage, there is indeed an irreducible box of archives that you will need to keep in a safe and dry place in your home. The experts at Archives Conseil help you list the documents that should be there:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Personal documents to keep for 5 years<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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You are required to keep all your bank documents, such as your account statements, for 5 years.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Personal documents to keep for 7 years<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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All your tax documents, i.e. everything related to your tax return. And it’s not just about keeping a copy of your statement, but also the documents required to substantiate it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Personal documents to keep for 10 years<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>
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You will need to keep for 10 years:<\/p>\n