Articles - Company Formation in Belgium

Open a Business in Belgium as a Foreigner

Setting up a business in Belgium as a foreigner comes with specific requirements and legal aspects, while running the business in an effective way must meet the criteria imposed by Belgian authorities, such as the Chambers of Commerce or the Foreign Direct Investment Agency. In this article, our specialized company…

Open a Foundation in Belgium

Based on the official regulation of the Code on Companies and Associations (BCCA), a foundation in Belgium is characterized as a legal entity without members, established by one or more individuals, known as founders, for purposes like education, culture, philanthropy and more. The assets of the foundation are allocated to…

Initial Coin Offering in Belgium

An initial coin offering in Belgium is a manner in which a company can raise the funds needed to create a new coin, app or service, generally related to blockchain and cryptocurrency technology. The funders receive the new cryptocurrency token in exchange for their contribution. In some cases, they can gain access…

VAT Registration Belgium

Value added tax (VAT) is an indirect tax in Belgium with a standard rate of 21% for certain goods and services commercialized on the Belgian territory. Our company formation agents can provide you with further information on VAT registration in Belgium, compulsory for all businesses set up here. Quick Facts We offer VAT registrationservices…

Start a Fintech Company in Belgium

Financial technology, or in short “fintech” has gained worldwide popularity as banks and financial companies are looking for modern solutions for the services they provide. Investors who start a fintech company in Belgium have access to an innovative system, incubators, and accelerators. Even more, company registration in Belgium is a simple process and investors…

Open a Software Company in Belgium

Belgium is a regional software center in Europe, benefiting from an excellent location at the heart of Europe. Many IT and software companies have established their offices in Brussels and other cities. Proximity to other cities that have a well-developed IT/software industry like London or cities in the Netherlands makes Belgium an…

Set Up a Cryptocurrency Company in Belgium

While a crypto license in Belgium is not available per se, companies engaged in certain types of cryptocurrency activities (as detailed below) will be required to register for this purpose. Cryptocurrency companies are gaining more popularity, along with the growing financial services and financial technology industry. Belgium has yet to formulate a complete…

Open a Merchant Account in Belgium

Belgian companies that need a solution for accepting online payments from their clients can open a merchant account in Belgium. This allows customers to pay via a credit or debit card and can be an important step toward diversifying the client range and for improving the services provided by the company. Any type of…

Change the Company Type in Belgium

You might decide to change your company type for several reasons, such as significant transformation in the company’s activity or a massive restructuration. Regardless of the cause, you can easily change your business structure in Belgium thanks to the flexible administrative system. You need to consult the regulations concerning company registration in Belgium where you can find another…

Open a SPV Company in Belgium

Just like in other European countries, investors can establish in Belgium a special purpose vehicle (SPV), which is first registered following the regulations for commercial companies operating in this market. However, such entities are incorporated for securitization purposes. Businessmen who want to open a company in Belgium must first analyze the legal requirements referring to the status of a…