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Open a Belgian Company

A presentation brought to youby LawyersBelgium.com

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Business Context in Belgium >>

 • The economy of Belgium is among the

highest rated in Europe.

• The standard of life and the development of the business environment are the main reasons that qualify this jurisdiction as one of the most competitive economies in the European Union.

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>> Business Context in Belgium

• As far as the foreign investments are concerned, the Belgian government encourages business owners from abroad to set up companies in Belgium and offers incentives in order to promote employment.

• There is a continuous flow of entrepreneurs that come to Belgium in order to invest and establish new companies.

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Types of Entities in Belgium >>

• A good way to invest in Belgium is by opening a company in this country.

• An important step before setting up your business in Belgium is choosing the most suitable type of company for your goals and objectives.

• Our company formation experts in Belgium can help you make the right decision.

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>> Types of Entities in Belgium

• These are the main types of companies available for incorporation in Belgium: Private Limited Company;

Public Limited Company ;

One-person Private Limited Company ;

Cooperative Company with Limited Liability.

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The Incorporation Procedure in Belgium >>

• Company incorporation in Belgium is an easy process which doesn’t take longer than one week if all the procedures are respected and all the documents are properly submitted.

• A registered office or a virtual office is mandatory for setting up a company in Belgium.

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>> The Incorporation Procedure in Belgium

• In certain cases the company registration in Belgium can be performed by a legal representative appointed by a power of attorney.

• However he/she is not allowed to open a  company bank account which must be set up by the shareholder whose name will appear as the titular of the account.

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Steps for Company Registration in Belgium >>

• In the first phase, the entity must deposit at least 20% of the initial capital with a Belgian credit institution.

• After that, a financial plan must be submitted with the notary and the Trade Register, the deed of incorporation and the by-laws must be signed in the presence of a notary, who will  authenticate these documents and register the incorporation deed. 

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>> Steps for Company Registration in Belgium

• Unlike other countries like Cyprus, where company registration takes minimum two weeks, the registration of a Belgian company at the centralized company office will only last up to a week.

• Then the incorporation documents will be delivered to the Register of Legal Entities.

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The Belgian Workforce

• After the company registration in Belgium is completed, employees are needed in order to start the activity.

• The Belgian workforce is highly trained and employers can choose to find candidates on job websites or at recruitment agencies.

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Legal Assistance in Belgium

• For legal assistance related to company formation in Belgium, you may contact our team of company formation agents.

• Also, for any other legal issues that you or your business may encounter, you can ask for consultancy from our company formation firm in Belgium.

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