Working in Belgium
Expat guides: everything to start professionally
Whether you've been recruited from abroad by a multinational, are an international freelancer or a non-EU self-employed person, here are the essential guides to optimise your professional installation in Belgium.
2022 impat tax regime
The BERIES: 30 % of salary as tax-exempt allowances, capped at €90,000/year. Comparison calculator vs classic regime. Typical savings: €15-20k/year for an executive.
Calculator included · Conditions · ProcessOpen
Work permit
All types: single permit, European Blue Card, Talent Passport, self-employed professional card, intra-corporate transfer (ICT), seasonal work.
6 permits compared · Delays · Min salariesOpen
Understanding the payslip
Line-by-line decoding: gross, social security (13.07 %), progressive withholding, employment bonus, holiday pay, year-end bonus. With gross → net calculator.
Lines decoded · Employee vs workerOpen
Employee, self-employed or company?
Comparator of the 3 main options: salaried CDI, individual self-employed, company (SRL/SA). Contributions, taxation, social protection, structure cost.
10 criteria compared · Non-EU specificOpen