special permits and licenses in belgium
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Special Permits and Licenses in Belgium
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Doing Business in Belgium
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• Belgium offers convenient conditions for
investment and access in the existing business
fields is transparent, with several conditions
applicable to all types of companies.
• The regulations for commercial activities will
depend on the field in which the company
operates.
Business Regulations in Belgium
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• The business regulations in Belgium that
demand the functioning of companies under a
valid permit or license apply whether or not
that legal entity is a local or a foreign one.
• Branches or subsidiaries in Belgium will also
need to obtain the licenses needed for a certain
business field.
Special Requirements for
Companies in Belgium
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• Some companies in Belgium will need to
comply with special regulations for obtaining
additional permits and licenses.
• These are mandatory for conducting
business in certain fields and are issued
separate from the Business Registration
Certificate.
Regulated Fields in Belgium
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• Food and beverage manufacturing,
construction or restoration activities or import
and export activities are just some examples
of business fields that are regulated in
Belgium.
• Moreover, special permits and licenses can
also be needed for construction or renovation
work for properties in Belgium.
Special Permits and Licenses in
Belgium
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• The following types of businesses or
establishments will need to obtain special
permits and licenses in Belgium:
Restaurants, cafes, hotels, cafeterias;
Food and beverage manufacturers;
Travel agencies;
Construction companies;
Financial and trade companies;
Manufacturing companies that need to comply
with environment laws.
Applying for Special Permits
and Licenses in Belgium
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• Different permits are issued by the
corresponding authorities. The Federal
Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain
in Belgium handles the permits for
manufacturing and selling foodstuffs.
• If you have more questions about the
regulations for the food and beverages
industry you can ask one of our lawyers in
Belgium.
Other Requirements for
Companies in Belgium
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• Belgian entrepreneurs are required to
meet the requirements for work permits
and all of the other conditions under
which they may hire employees in the
country.
• The Employment Law specifically
regulates the manner in which foreign
employees can work in the country.
Company Taxation
Requirements in Belgium
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• Apart from observing the registration and
licensing requirements, Belgian companies
must also comply with the existing taxes for
corporations.
• The corporate income tax is the principal
one levied on companies but others also
apply.
Assistance for Investors in
Belgium
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• Investors who wish to know more about
the requirements for companies in
Belgium and the laws concerning
investments can ask for legal help.
• Our law firm in Belgium can provide
investors with advice and ongoing legal
guidance for their business.
Thank You for
Your Attention!
For more information please contact us at:
(+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)
http://www.lawyersbelgium.com
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