Which businesses do we support in Tournai?
Tournai is a very old city in Hainaut. Its prosperity long rested on drapery and on quarrying Tournai stone, a grey-blue limestone. Today, the quarries of Vaulx and Gaurain-Ramecroix still produce building stone. Much of the extraction also feeds the cement, lime and aggregates industries. These activities support construction, transport and industrial maintenance companies. The historic centre, on the banks of the Scheldt, hosts shops, restaurants and tourism-related activities. Tournai is also close to the French border, which often means customers and suppliers on both sides. A local accountant helps you handle the VAT on these exchanges.
In Tournai, our accountants mostly support: construction, retail, agriculture, hospitality and transport.
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 Tournai knows them.
An accountant in Tournai who knows your trade
Trades in Tournai
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 Tournai?
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 Tournai?
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 Tournai 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 Tournai
20 free minutes, at the office or by video call.