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We serve as your Employer of Record in Belgium. With its central location in Europe and diverse economy, offers significant opportunities for international businesses looking to grow. However, Belgium’s regulatory landscape, including labor laws and tax regulations, can be complex, especially for those not already aware of local best practices. That’s why choosing an Employer of Record (EOR) in Belgium to serve as your local partner may be the best way to ensure a smooth market entry and ongoing compliance with all necessary regulations.
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While setting up a subsidiary in Belgium is often considered the default option for local expansion, opting for an Employer of Record offers several comparative advantages, including the following:
A EOR:
The Advantage in Figures
PEO/EOR
Company Incorporation
Price
80% Less Expensive
Market Entry
2-5 Days
6 Months
Setup Streamlining
The right support helps you avoid the challenges of navigating Belgium’s tax system and labor laws. An Employer of Record simplifies the setup process, ensuring compliance from the start
Expertise and Management Support
Belgium’s regulations can be intricate, but Employer of Records have the expertise and experience needed to keep your business compliant with local tax laws, labor regulations, and social security contributions
Risk and Liability Minimalization
Acting as your legal employer in Belgium, an EOR reduces the risks associated with employment regulations and ensures compliance
The Chance to Focus on Core Business Objectives
Delegating delicate HR tasks like recruitment, payroll processing, and tax management to your EOR allows you to use your time to focus on core business activities
Cost Projections
Employer of Record services can be much more economical than establishing a local subsidiary and hiring an in-house team to run it. This is particularly helpful for smaller teams or temporary needs as it lets you avoid initial incorporation costs and ongoing administrative burdens like the overheads required to hire new local specialists
We provide a simple setup process to get you started in Belgium as quickly as possible.
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We meet with you to understand your requirements and formulate a plan that will best fulfill your needs
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Our professionals will provide a legal entity you can use to bring in staff to begin operating in Belgium
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We take on all of the administrative and legal aspects of HR compliance in Belgium, including hiring and paying your staff
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Your staff can continue day-to-day operations and keep working towards your company’s success in the Belgian market while we manage all necessary HR services
When considering a partnership with a PEO in Belgium, you will likely also hear the term EOR (Employer of Record). Typically, the two terms are largely interchangeable based on the kind of services they offer. The main difference between the two is the level of liability taken on by the PEO/EOR and the parties involved in the agreement.
In Belgium both services are indistinct according to national regulations, but INS Global can offer any elements of both according to your requirements
Check Our Belgian Labor Law Guide
An employment contract in Belgium should contain a description of the employee’s duties, relevant information about the nature of the role, work conditions, pay, and other special clauses like confidentiality and non-compete clauses.
Any changes made to a contract without the employee’s written consent will result in that contract being null and void.
There are multiple types of employment contracts in Belgium. These contracts consist of: fixed type, student employment, replacement contract, and full-time employment.
Due to the multilingual nature of the Belgian market, contracts must be stated in the local language for the area of the company’s headquarters. The contract’s language should be either French, Dutch, or German.
Working Hours and Overtime in Belgium
Working hours in Belgium should not exceed 8 hours per day. In cases where it is necessary for more work than stipulated above, the employee must receive compensatory rest time and payment of 150% salary for overtime.
Annual Leave and Public Holidays in Belgium
Sick Leave in Belgium
Maternity and Paternity Leave in Belgium
Corporate tax in Belgium is typically 25%. This rate is appliable to both domestic companies and foreign companies.
As defined by the Code of Companies and Associates, smaller and medium-sized corporations are allowed to profit from a reduced rate of only 20% for the first bracket of income up to EUR 100,000 of profit.
Personal income tax is paid on a progressive scale at a national (from 25-50%) and local communal level (at an average of 7%).
Social security contributes to all forms of social insurance for workers in Belgium, such as medical, employment, and pension insurance. Employees are expected to contribute 13.07% of their salary, and employers must expect to pay around 27% of an employee’s standard salary towards social security contributions.
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An Employer of Record handles all legal, HR, and compliance tasks when employing workers abroad, allowing businesses to enter the Belgian market quickly without needing to establish a local entity.
Using an Employer of Record in Belgium can be more cost-effective than setting up a local subsidiary, as it eliminates initial incorporation costs and reduces ongoing administrative expenses.
Yes, a Belgian Employer of Record manages the entire visa and work permit application process, ensuring compliance with local immigration laws and regulations.
Employer of Record services are beneficial for businesses of all sizes, but they’re especially helpful those seeking rapid market entry, cost savings, and reduced administrative burdens.
Employer of Records in Belgium have local experts who stay updated on regulatory changes and manage all compliance aspects, ensuring your business adheres to Belgian labor laws.
While the Belgian Employer of Record is the legal employer in all administrative capacities, you retain total control over day-to-day management and operational decisions regarding your employees.
A Global Employer of Record is an effective solutions for companies like yours that are looking to expand a workforce abroad effortlessly.
This approach allows you to outsource the international hiring process quickly and efficiency, providing access to a global talent pool while still managing payroll compliance in each country.
Public Holidays Calendar
Belgium
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
| January 1 | Wednesday | New Year’s Day | Celebration of the beginning of the Gregorian calendar year |
| April 21 | Monday | Easter Monday | Christian holiday observed the day after Easter Sunday |
| May 1 | Thursday | Labour Day | International Workers’ Day |
| May 29 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Christian holiday observed 40 days after Easter |
| June 9 | Monday | Whit Monday | Christian holiday observed the day after Pentecost |
| July 21 | Monday | Belgian National Day | Commemorates the inauguration of King Leopold I in 1831 |
| August 15 | Friday | Assumption Day | Christian holiday celebrating the assumption of the Virgin Mary |
| November 1 | Saturday | All Saints’ Day | Christian holiday honoring all saints |
| November 11 | Tuesday | Armistice Day | Commemorates the end of World War I in 1918 |
| December 25 | Thursday | Christmas Day | Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ |
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