Which businesses do we support in Brussels?
Brussels is the capital of Belgium and the seat of a Region in its own right, with its own business support rules. The Region has 19 municipalities, with postcodes from 1000 to 1210. Each municipality applies its own municipal taxes. A shopkeeper in Ixelles and a self-employed person in Schaerbeek do not necessarily pay the same amounts. The city is bilingual: your customers, suppliers and administrative forms often switch from French to Dutch. A self-employed person in Brussels registers with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises through an approved business desk. They can then be supported by a recognised body to apply for regional support. This twofold dimension, municipal and regional, justifies working with an accountant who knows the Brussels ground and its procedures.
In Brussels, our accountants mostly support: hospitality, retail, liberal professions, freelancers and non-profits.
The Brussels-Capital Region offers the Business Start-up grant (prime Lancement d'entreprise): it covers 60% of certain expenses (advice, training, equipment, coworking) up to €7,500. You must live in the Region, not yet have an enterprise number and be supported by an approved body such as hub.brussels.
The formalities are the same everywhere in Belgium: BCE registration through a business counter (guichet d'entreprises), VAT (TVA), social insurance fund. Start-up and employment grants, however, depend on your region (Brussels-Capital). Your accountant in Brussels knows them.
An accountant in Brussels who knows your trade
Trades in Brussels
Should I choose an accountant close to home?
It is not compulsory, but a local accountant knows your region's grants and can meet you. Most exchanges then happen remotely.
What grants exist for starting a business in Brussels?
The Business Start-up grant from Bruxelles Économie et Emploi covers 60% of eligible expenses (advice, training, equipment, coworking) up to €7,500. You must live in the Region (postcodes 1000 to 1210), have no enterprise number and be supported by an approved body, such as hub.brussels.
Are prices different in Brussels?
No. Our plans are identical across Belgium. Only your situation (legal form, number of documents, VAT regime, employees) changes the price.
How does the first meeting go?
A free 20-minute call, at the Brussels office or by video. You describe your business, and your accountant tells you what they can do for you and at what price.
Meet an accountant in Brussels
20 free minutes, at the office or by video call.