Invest in Belgium

Belgium has simplified start-up procedures so much that it is now the European leader in terms of to how long it takes to set up a new business.

Belgian employment policy is based on consultation between the social partners. This kind of collaboration between employers and workers has resulted in a dynamic, flexible and protected workforce

Belgian accounting standards apply to all Belgian entities and branches of foreign entities based in Belgium. The Fiscal Department for Foreign Investments can provide you with free, confidential support to help you in preparing your application and dealing with the relevant authorities.

Foreign nationals (from outside the European Union, Iceland, Monaco, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland) wishing to settle in Belgium for longer than three months must possess a visa.