Question 1

What are the steps to form a company in Belgium?

Accepted Answer

Forming a company in Belgium follows a precise process:  - Draft a financial plan (mandatory for companies) - Choose your legal form (BV, NV, ASBL, etc.) - Find a registered address — the official address of your company - Visit the notary to sign the deed of incorporation - Register with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE) - Obtain your company number and activate VAT - Open a professional bank account  Monsiegesocial guides you through the key steps: articles, notary, CBE registration and publication in the Belgian Official Gazette.

Question 2

How much does it cost to form a company in Belgium?

Accepted Answer

The total budget depends on the legal form chosen:  - Our support fees: from EUR 499 - Notary fees (deed of incorporation): approx. EUR 1,400. Our negotiated rate includes CBE registration and publication in the Belgian Official Gazette  All these costs are 100% tax deductible and are only payable once. No hidden fees.

Question 3

BV, NV, ASBL... which legal form should I choose?

Accepted Answer

The choice depends on your project:  - BV (Private Limited Company): the most popular in Belgium. No minimum capital required, liability limited to your contribution. Ideal for SMEs and self-employed. - NV (Public Limited Company): for large-scale projects with a starting capital of EUR 61,500. Suitable if you plan to bring in investors or go public. - ASBL: for non-profit projects (associations, NGOs, clubs). - Cooperative society: if you want shared governance between partners.  Not sure of your choice? Our experts will help you determine the most suitable form, free of charge.

Question 4

How long does it take to form a company in Belgium?

Accepted Answer

With Monsiegesocial, allow an average of one week between your request and receipt of your company number. This timeframe includes:  - Preparing your documents and articles - The notary appointment - Official CBE registration  For simple cases (BV with a single partner), the timeframe can drop to a few working days.

Question 5

What legal obligations apply after my company is formed?

Accepted Answer

Once your company is formed, you must:  - Keep accounts in accordance with Belgian standards - Declare and pay VAT (quarterly or monthly) - Take out compulsory insurance (professional liability depending on your sector) - Comply with social obligations if you hire staff - File your annual accounts with the National Bank of Belgium (NBB)  Need an accountant or social secretariat? We connect you with our trusted partners.

Question 6

What tax advantages exist for new companies in Belgium?

Accepted Answer

Belgium offers several incentives for new companies:  - Reduced corporate tax rate: 20% on the first EUR 100,000 of profit (instead of 25%) - Full deduction of start-up costs: notary, accountant, domiciliation, equipment - Tax credits for R&D and sustainable investments - Regional grants (Brussels, Wallonia, Flanders) depending on your sector  During your support, we point you towards the aid your project is eligible for.

Question 7

Why choose Monsiegesocial rather than doing it yourself?

Accepted Answer

Forming a company yourself is possible, but it also means dozens of hours of procedures and the risk of costly errors. With Monsiegesocial:  - You save time: we manage coordination with the notary, CBE and Belgian Official Gazette - You avoid costly errors in the articles or financial plan - You benefit from a negotiated notary rate (EUR 1,400 all inclusive) - You have a single point of contact available 7 days a week - You can combine formation + domiciliation for a professional address from the start

Launch your company in Belgium, without getting lost in the paperwork

Our formation packages, by company type

BV (Private Limited Company)

Basic

Popular

Premium

3 steps to form your company

You describe your project to us

We coordinate the procedures

Your company is formed

Notary fees: EUR 1,400* all inclusive

Which legal form suits your project?

SRL

SA

ASBL

Coopérative

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