Start your own business in Belgium – Online Edition

Thursday 14 May 2020

Welcome to 2020 edition of Belgium’s premier business start up event.

This event is dedicated to helping you set up your business in Belgium. This half day seminar takes you through all the practical and essential steps you need to take to get your business up and running.

Local Knowledge has teamed up with ING, The Bulletin, Group S and LBBH to bring you expert advice on how to start your own business in Belgium. We’re adapting to the times and running the event as an interactive webinar this year – read on for more details.

Registration is free but compulsory.

Date: 14 May 2020

Platform – Webinar – Room opens 13h30

14h00 Opening session with Anne-Sofie van den Born

14h30 Types of company & freelancer structure in Belgium (Local Knowledge)

15h00 Self-employment & social security (Group S)

15h30 Tax matters (LBBH)

16h00 Banking and finance ING)

16h30 Open session: Ask an expert

Key features

  • Our audience is free to come and go as they please so it is not a requirement to attend all sessions – you can zoom in on the sessions that are of interest to you
  • We will respond to all questions sent through the chat feature
  • After the opening session, each session will be a 15 minute introduction from an expert and then a 15 minute Q&A.

Why you should attend

  1. Gain an informed insight into the different types of business that you can set up
  2. Understand the pros and cons of the different corporate structures and work out which one is most appropriate for you
  3. Learn how to limit your personal liability in a corporate structure
  4. Find out what documents you need for each stage of the registration process
  5. Get practical guidance on your next steps from banking and accounting experts
  6. Discover how to maximise your cash flow and profits as a business
  7. Pick up essential tips and techniques to develop your entrepreneurial skills

Registration is free but compulsory.