Among the many measures proposed by Belgium’s ‘taxshift’ measures, is the gradual decrease in social security contributions paid by self-employed. of the independent workers gradually decreases.

This year the final phase has come into effect with a new, lower rate of 20.5% on professional income. This rate applies to all self-employed people.

2018 social security contributions
The table gives an overview of the basic social security contributions per quarter for 2018.

According to your income, these contributions can be higher. In order to accurately estimate your income, you may use this Social security contributions simulation tool (Only available in FR and NL).


Source: Partena Professional