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Start Your Own Business 2012

Posted December 1st, 2011 in Events, Set up a company by Monia

Following 2011’s sell out event, Local Knowledge is once again running a half day seminar on how to set up and run a business in Belgium with the support of ING and The Bulletin magazine.

Don’t miss out on Belgium’s premier business start up event, dedicated to helping expats set up businesses in Belgium. This half day seminar takes you through the practical and essential steps you need to take to get your business up and running in Belgium. More details and bookings>>

Date/Time

8 May 2012
14:30 – 18:30

Place

ING
Rue du Trône 4 – Brussels

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Local Knowledge start your own business info sessions

Posted October 4th, 2011 in Set up a company by Louise

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Local Knowledge will be running a series of starter sessions over the coming months aimed at helping you set up and run your business in Belgium. We will run similar events in various locations in Brussels and Antwerp so you can be sure that there will be a time and a place to suit you.
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Big increase in the number of self-employed foreigners in Belgium

Posted August 1st, 2011 in Set up a company by Louise

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The number of registered self-employed foreigners has increased by 31% over the past 5 years according to Flanders News.

However their businesses close more quickly than Belgian businesses too. Continue Reading »

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Beat the red tape with Local Knowledge

Posted May 11th, 2011 in Set up a company by Louise

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New figures published by Coface Services Belgium show that the number of new starters in Belgium is at the exact same level as last year. Could it be that some people are put off by the crazy paperwork and the sheer difficulty of getting together all the papers required?
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“Start your own Business” seminar 5th April

Posted February 25th, 2011 in Set up a company by Louise

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Start your own business in Belgium

Following 2010’s sell out event, Local Knowledge is once again running a half day seminar on how to set up and run a business in Belgium with the support of ING and The Bulletin magazine.

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Top Ten Tips

Posted November 10th, 2010 in Set up a company by Louise

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Although according to the Belgians it only takes three days to set up a business here in actual fact most of the people that we speak to end up spending weeks if not several months on the formal start up process. It pays therefore to be prepared, to understand what is required at the various stages of the procedure and to make sure you have all the bits of paper that will be asked of you along the way.

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Glossary of useful terms in French and Dutch

Posted November 10th, 2010 in Set up a company by Louise

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If you would like to see a list of commonly used business terms in French and Dutch have a look at this setting up a business in Belgium glossary.

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Step-by-step guide

Posted November 10th, 2010 in Set up a company by Louise

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How do I set up a business in Belgium?

The first decision you need to make concerns your company’s legal registration as there is a surprisingly large choice of business incorporation models in Belgium.

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What you should ask a prospective accountant

Posted November 10th, 2010 in Set up a company by Louise

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Top questions to ask an accountant who you want to work for you

It’s important that you feel comfortable speaking with the accountant you finally choose. Ensure that the accountant understands your questions (not only language, but culture surrounding the fact that you don’t have a degree in Belgian tax accounting), and that the communication doesn’t seem hurried or difficult to follow. This is an important relationship that is worth the initial investment.

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