types of belgian companies
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Types of Belgian CompaniesA presentation brought to you by our company formation specialists in Belgium
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Investing in Belgium
• Belgium is a country that offers various opportunities for investments and an excellent location in Europe.
• Investors can choose from one of the available types of companies in Belgium based on the desired size and the available capital.
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Types of Legal Entities in Belgium
• The main types of Belgian companies are the following:
Private Limited Company;
One-person Private Limited Company;
Limited Liability Company;
Cooperative Company;
Partnerships;
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The Private Limited Company in Belgium
• The private limited company (PLC) in Belgium is suitable for small businesses. At least two shareholders are need and the capital is divided into shares.
• The liability of the founders is limited to their contribution.
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The Belgian One-person Private Limited Company
• The one-person private limited company in Belgium is a variation of the PLC and can be formed by self-employed individuals.
• The founder is fully liable with his assets. Our company formation specialists in Belgium can give you more details about this simple company.
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The Limited Liability Company in Belgium
• The Belgian limited liability company requires a larger share capital compared to the private one.
• This type of company has more demanding management and reporting requirements, making it appropriate for large corporations.
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The Cooperative Company in Belgium
• The Belgian cooperative with unlimited liability is a flexible business structure and its founders are jointly responsible.
• The cooperative with limited liability is less demanding on the founders but has different operation requirements.
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The Belgian General Partnership
• The general partnership in Belgium is formed by individuals with the same business goals.
• It does not require a minimum share capital and the founders have joint and unlimited liability. Our company registration experts in Belgium can help you form a general partnership.
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The Limited Partnership in Belgium
• The limited partnership in Belgium has two types of partners: those with limited liability and those with unlimited liability.
• Limited partners can only contribute to the capital and do not need to engage in the management of the partnership. Our company registration experts in Belgium can help you incorporate a limited partnership.
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The Partnership Limited by Shares in Belgium
• The Belgian partnership limited by shares is a version of the limited partnership.
• It has two types of founders: the general partners who can also be company managers and the limited partners who provide capital and act as shareholders.
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Branches in Belgium
• The branch in Belgium acts as an extension of the company abroad.
• The foreign company is fully liable for the debts and obligations of its Belgian branch.
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Company Incorporation Services in Belgium
• Our company registration experts in Belgium can give you more details about each type of company.
• We can provide complete assistance during the company incorporation process and with many other business issues.
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