Subsidiary Set Up in Belgium: Create a Legal Entity and Start Operating

Challenge: Limited Knowledge of Local Processes

Setting up a company in Belgium means dealing with Belgian legal forms, tax systems, and labor rules — all of which differ from your home country. Choosing the wrong structure or provider may increase your tax burden or delay operations.

Solution

Our partner law and accounting firms are used to helping foreign businesses. Together, we define the most suitable legal setup and manage all administrative procedures, from registration to tax ID assignment and social security affiliation.

Challenge: Time-Consuming Bureaucracy

Managing bank setup, insurance, real estate, and employee onboarding from abroad takes time — and comes with a learning curve. Delays are common when juggling multiple providers.

Solution

We handle the full coordination on your behalf. From selecting an office to subscribing to insurance, opening a corporate bank account, and onboarding your first employee, we ensure everything is set up in parallel via our trusted partners, so you can be operational faster.

Challenge: Identifying Trustworthy Local Partners

You may not know which Belgian law firms, banks, or insurers are reliable and foreign-friendly. Miscommunication, hidden costs, or poor responsiveness can derail your timeline.

Solution

We serve as your central point of contact and work only with vetted partners in Belgium. Our team speaks the language, works locally, and aligns all players around your timeline. We also organize on-site visits to sign official documents and inspect offices before making decisions.

Here’s how we support your expansion into Belgium — from idea to launch.

Step 1 – Clarifying Objectives

Our partner firms assess your group’s current legal structure, commercial strategy, and HR plan to advise on the optimal Belgian subsidiary format.

Step 2 – Legal Structure Selection

Sarl, SAS, SA or Branch... We help you compare advantages and drawbacks based on taxation, liability, and management preferences.

Step 3 – Registration and Compliance

Our team coordinates the official company creation via notary or law firms, depending on the chosen legal form. You receive all registration documents and tax IDs.

Step 4 – Setting Up Local Operations

We take care of everything else: office rental, payroll, insurance, IT needs, recruitment, and utility setup — all managed by a local partner experts.

Step 5 – Ongoing Support Post-Launch

After incorporation, we stay available to help your team. We monitor local needs, coordinate service providers, and answer practical questions as your operations grow.