Which businesses do we support in Charleroi?
Charleroi is the largest city in Hainaut and a major employment hub in southern Belgium. In Gosselies, the Charleroi Aéropole covers 95 hectares, next to Brussels South Charleroi Airport. More than 170 companies employ over 4,000 people there in aerospace, digital, engineering and biotechnology. The neighbouring Biopark, on about fifty hectares, hosts more than 80 companies. Subcontractors, carriers and independent service providers gravitate around these hubs. The city centre lives off shops, healthcare practices and small service businesses. Business founders in the region can also rely on the Forem's Airbag service, based in Charleroi. A local accountant helps you choose between self-employed status and a company (BV) depending on your project.
In Charleroi, our accountants mostly support: construction, transport, retail, healthcare professionals and freelancers.
In Wallonia, the Airbag scheme can pay up to €12,500 over two years to people who become self-employed as their main activity. Business vouchers (chèques-entreprises) cover part of advisory costs. Your eligibility depends on your situation: check it before you start.
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 (Wallonia). Your accountant in Charleroi knows them.
An accountant in Charleroi who knows your trade
Trades in Charleroi
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 Charleroi?
In Wallonia, Airbag can pay up to €12,500 over two years (in four instalments) to people who become self-employed as their main activity. Business vouchers (chèques-entreprises) cover part of advisory costs. The exact conditions depend on your situation: ask the Forem and Wallonie Entreprendre.
Are prices different in Charleroi?
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 Charleroi 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 Charleroi
20 free minutes, at the office or by video call.