Expert guides on company registration, taxes, visas, accounting, and doing business in Belgium — written by our legal advisors for international entrepreneurs.
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Company Formation
BV vs NV Belgium comparison — capital requirements, governance, liability, costs, and which company type suits your business goals. Practical guide for 2026.
Company Formation
Virtual office in Belgium — registered address, mail handling, phone service, and meeting rooms. Legal requirements, costs, and how to choose a provider.
Crypto & Fintech
Crypto tax Belgium 2026 — how cryptocurrency gains are taxed for individuals and companies. Normal management vs speculative trading, DeFi, NFTs, and reporting obligations.
Company Formation
How to start a business in Belgium — 7-step guide covering business plan, company type, registration, banking, VAT, accounting, and ongoing compliance.
Company Formation
Doing business in Belgium guide — business culture, legal framework, company types, taxation, employment law, banking, and practical tips for international entrepreneurs.
Visas & Immigration
Belgium digital nomad visa guide 2026 — does Belgium have a digital nomad visa? Alternatives for remote workers, freelancers, and location-independent professionals.
Taxes & Accounting
Belgium tax ID number explained — National Register Number (rijksregisternummer), enterprise number (KBO/BCE), VAT number. How to get each, when you need them.
Employment Law
Working in Belgium guide — employment law, work permits, social security, working hours, holidays, notice periods, and employee rights for international professionals.
Employment Law
Average salary in Belgium 2026 — gross and net by sector, region, experience level. Median salary, gender pay gap, salary benchmarks for international professionals.
Visas & Immigration
Belgium work permit guide 2026 — single permit, work permit B, EU Blue Card, professional card. Requirements, employer obligations, processing times, and renewals.
Employment Law
Belgium social security guide 2026 — employee and employer contributions (ONSS/RSZ), self-employed rates, benefits including pension, healthcare, and unemployment insurance.
Employment Law
Belgium minimum wage 2026 — GGMMI/RMMMG national rates, sector-specific minimums via joint committees, indexation rules, and young worker rates.
Taxes & Accounting
Belgium VAT guide 2026 — standard 21%, reduced 12% and 6% rates, registration thresholds, filing obligations, Intervat, intra-community transactions explained.
Taxes & Accounting
Belgium income tax guide 2026 — personal tax brackets (25-50%), deductions, tax-free allowance, municipal surcharge, filing deadlines, and tax optimisation for residents and expats.
Visas & Immigration
Complete Belgium visa guide 2026 — all visa types (Schengen, D visa, work, student, family), requirements, application process, fees, and processing times for every nationality.
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