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Company Formation in Belgium
Belgium’s central EU location, skilled workforce, and easy setup make it ideal for business. SMEs enjoy a 20% tax rate on the first €100,000, and no minimum capital is required for a BV, ensuring a fast, flexible start.
Expert Company Formation Support
We assist you in setting up your company in Belgium—choosing the right legal structure, preparing the required documents, and ensuring full compliance.
Timeframes
Under typical conditions with all documentation in order, registration can be completed in approximately 2 to 4 weeks.
Ready for Business
From initial consultation to full registration, we handle the key steps so your company is legally established and ready to operate in Belgium.
Quick Incorporation
Our all-inclusive Belgian company formation package provides you with all you need to incorporate and run a company in Belgium, including a bank introduction, notary fees and VAT registration.
- Bank Introduction
- Notary Fees
- VAT Registration
Starting a Business in Belgium
Belgium offers a strategic EU location, strong infrastructure, and investor-friendly regulations. The most common structure is the BV (Private Limited Company), which has no minimum share capital but requires adequate initial funding to support operations. Formation involves drafting and notarizing the incorporation deed, opening a Belgian business bank account, and registering with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE). Belgium’s extensive double-taxation treaties and access to EU markets make it an attractive choice for international entrepreneurs.
Belgium Incorporation
Capital Setup
Belgium has removed the fixed minimum capital requirement for BVs. Founders must instead demonstrate sufficient capital to operate, backed by a financial plan outlining the company’s expected activities and expenses. Contributions can be made in cash or kind, and shareholder liability is limited to the investment amount.
Taxes
Belgium’s corporate income tax rate is 25%, with SMEs taxed at 20% on the first €100,000 of profit. The country offers R&D tax deductions, an innovation income deduction regime for intellectual property, and an extensive double-tax treaty network to prevent double taxation and reduce withholding taxes.
Business Structure Requirements
The most common company type is the BV (Besloten Vennootschap / Private Limited Company). It requires at least one shareholder and one director, with no nationality or residency restrictions. Foreign investors can own 100% of the company, and local representation is optional but often practical for administrative matters.
Ongoing Obligations
Companies must register with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE), maintain proper accounting records, and file annual financial statements with the National Bank of Belgium. Annual corporate tax returns are mandatory, and audits are required if financial thresholds are exceeded. Companies must also maintain a UBO register and comply with VAT, payroll, and social security obligations.
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/ Setup
Including business plan, vat registration, notary and government fees
- Preparation and filing of company documents
- Notary & government fees
- Business plan
- VAT registration
- Bank Introduction
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How it works
See our step by step process once you purchase this item.
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Answer some questions
We will send you some simple questions for you to fill in so that we can properly set up your new company in Belgium.
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Sit back and relax
Let us do the work to set up your Belgian company. This will include a really quick and easy identity check where you’ll need your ID or passport to hand.
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Reap the benefits!
Once your company has been formed, you can officially start doing business in Belgium!
Questions?
What types of companies can be formed in Belgium?
Company limited by shares (S.A./N.V.). Private limited liability company (S.P.R.L./B.V.B.A.). Subsidiaries for foreign companies.
How much initial share capital is required to start a limited liability company in Belgium (S.P.R.L./B.V.B.A.)?
Under Belgian law, when incorporating the legal form previously known as the BVBA/SPRL (and now replaced by the BV/SRL), there is no fixed minimum share capital requirement. The key requirement is that the company must have sufficient funding for its intended business activities and a credible financial plan must be provided and filed. While in the past a minimum of roughly €18,550 was required for a BVBA/SPRL. In practice, we recommend a deposit in the region of €4,000 (or more, depending on business scale) to demonstrate to your bank, notary and potential investors or partners that your company is credibly funded. Unlike older structures, you do not always need to open a bank account before incorporation — though you will need to show that sufficient funds are available for the business plan and the notary will check that the company is properly capitalised.
What education levels are required of directors?
At lease one director will need to show they have experience in a certain field and to prove experience in a certain profession.
What incentives exist in Belgium for starting a business?
This depends on the area and industry. For example, Flanders offers aid for SMEs starting in industrial zones. Funding is also available for companies working in biotech. Similar incentives exist in other zones.
Is Belgium open to foreign investment?
Belgium is a free-trade market and has no restrictions on capital moving into the country.