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Advice & tips

Practical articles about accounting, VAT and running your own business in Belgium.

STARTING · 4 MIN READ

Starting your own business: first steps without stress

A clear guide for anyone who wants to start as a self-employed person in Belgium: registration, VAT, social security contributions and practical preparation.

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LEGAL FORM · 4 MIN READ

Which legal form should you choose: sole trader or company?

When is a sole proprietorship still the best option and when does a company become more attractive from a tax and legal point of view?

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SOFTWARE · 3 MIN READ

Which accounting software fits your business?

Overview of user-friendly solutions for small businesses, including tips to organise your administration digitally and work more efficiently.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP · 4 MIN READ

Which partners does a good entrepreneur work with?

Accountant, lawyer, bank, insurer… which partners do you really need and when is the right time to bring them on board?

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LEGAL FORM · 4 MIN READ

Sole trader or BV – which is better for you?

When is a sole proprietorship still sufficient and when does it make sense to move to a BV (limited liability company)?

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CAR TAXATION · 5 MIN READ

Car taxation: how do deduction and benefits work?

Overview of the deductibility of car expenses, fuel cards, electric cars and mobility budgets for business owners in Belgium.

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EXPENSES · 4 MIN READ

Which expenses can I deduct as a self-employed person?

What is considered a professional expense, how to deal with mixed use (private and business) and which costs are often forgotten.

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STATUS · 4 MIN READ

Side activity or main activity: what is the difference?

The practical and financial differences between working as a self-employed person in addition to your job and taking the step to full-time self-employment.

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TAXATION · 4 MIN READ

How is profit calculated in a sole proprietorship?

How turnover, expenses, depreciation and social contributions lead to your taxable profit and what you can still influence yourself.

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SOCIAL SECURITY · 4 MIN READ

How are social security contributions calculated for the self-employed?

Explanation of how your provisional and final social contributions are calculated, and what you can do if your income changes.

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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION · 5 MIN READ

Working with foreign subcontractors

VAT, contracts and practical points of attention when you work with subcontractors from other countries in your Belgian business.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS · 5 MIN READ

Doing business abroad: first points of attention

What to check in terms of VAT, invoicing, permanent establishment and local rules before you start working with customers abroad.

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E-INVOICING · 3 MIN READ

PEPPOL and e-invoicing: what does it mean for your business?

In clear language: why PEPPOL and e-invoicing are becoming important and how you can prepare your administration in time.

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STAFF · 5 MIN READ

Your first employee: payroll service or do it yourself?

What is involved administratively when you hire your first employee and when a payroll service or social secretariat is a good idea.

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STATUTES · 4 MIN READ

Self-employed helper: who is this status for?

Do you work together with your partner or a family member in your business? Then the status of self-employed helper may be interesting.

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MANAGEMENT & LIABILITY · 5 MIN READ

Partner, manager, director: who does what?

Terms like partner, manager and director are often used interchangeably. This article clarifies who has which role and which responsibilities.

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RISK & PROTECTION · 4 MIN READ

How can you protect yourself as an entrepreneur?

About liability, insurance and choosing the right legal structure to better protect your private assets.

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