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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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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