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Steps for setting up a company in Belgium<\/h1><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”ex-full” bg_color_value=”#eae3d3″][vc_column width=”5\/6″ css=”.vc_custom_1727098326223{background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”custom-shadow custom-gradient” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1727100957045{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”]0<\/span>1.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Choose a legal status:<\/a> the company is legal entity<\/h2>\n

Company : Several legal forms are possible (soci\u00e9t\u00e9 anonyme, soci\u00e9t\u00e9 priv\u00e9e \u00e0 responsabilit\u00e9 limit\u00e9e, soci\u00e9t\u00e9 en nom collectif, etc.)<\/strong>
\nA company is a legal entity (legal persons) represented by individuals (directors).\u00a0 The shareholders are the owners of the company, while the directors, meeting as a Board of Directors, manage the company.<\/p>\n

Drawing up a financial plan<\/strong>
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Open a<\/a> specific current account<\/a> (bank) :<\/h2>\n

The amount of the contributions provided for in the financial plan must be deposited in this bank account before the deed of incorporation is signed.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1727100983010{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”]0<\/span>3.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Incorporate a company<\/a> by filing and registering a memorandum of association<\/h2>\n

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Register your company<\/a> with an approved business centre (\u201cguichet d\u2019entreprise\u201d)<\/h2>\n

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Identify the company for VAT purposes<\/a> and comply with certain obligations in this area<\/h2>\n

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When hiring staff, the company must be registered with the ONSS (Office National de S\u00e9curit\u00e9 Sociale) and identified to the Pr\u00e9compte Professionnel.<\/h2>\n

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Workplace accident insurance must be taken out with an insurance company.<\/h2>\n

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For the manager, he will have to join a social insurance fund<\/a> for self-employed workers and pay social security contributions\u00a0 (if you have social security cover in another country, you may be able to obtain exemption from paying social security contributions)<\/h2>\n

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Join a mutual insurance company<\/a> of your choice to benefit from sickness and disability insurance.<\/h2>\n

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If required : register with customs<\/a> and apply for an EORI number<\/h2>\n

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