Set up a Business.
How do I get started ?

Setting up a business requires several steps. Do you wish to become a self-employed person or incorporate a company? If so, you also have to take into account formalities.

1

Draw up a business plan

In a business plan, you write down what the objectives of your business are and how you want to achieve these objectives in the future.

2

“How” do you want to do business? Let yourself be advised by a notary and/or an accountant.

Do you go for a one-man business or a company? Which company form do you choose?

3

What are the formalities?

Before you can go ahead, you must comply with a number of formalities. Some are related to your self-employed status, while others have to do with the incorporation of a company.
Discover all the steps here.

  • Open a bank account
  • Think of the necessary certificates, proofs, permits and accreditations 
  • Apply for a company number
  • Apply for a VAT-number
  • Join a social security fund and a health insurance fund
  • Purchase insurance
  • Open a bank account
  • Have a financial plan drawn up or do it on my own
  • Determine how much I have to contribute and in what form
  • Apply for a capital contribution statement, if I contribute funds
  • Determine with my notary which options I want to include in my articles of association
  • Have a deed of incorporation drawn up by my notary. The notary will register this deed of incorporation and make it public.
  • Register myself with a business advice center
  • Activate my VAT-number 
  • Have the share register completed or do it myself
  • Register the beneficiaries in the UBO register
  • Open a bank account
  • Determine if I want to contribute something myself and in what form
  • Determine with my notary which options I want to include in my articles of association
  • Have a deed of incorporation drawn up by my notary. The notary will register this deed of incorporation and make it public.
  • If I want to create an International Not-for-profit association, I have to apply for an accreditation from the King
  • Register myself with a business advice center
  • Activate my VAT-number, if I am required to pay VAT
  • Have the membership register completed or do it myself
  • Register the beneficiaries in the UBO-register
  • Open a bank account
  • Determine if I want to contribute something myself and what
  • Determine with my notary which options I want to include in my articles of association
  • Have a deed of incorporation drawn up by my notary. The notary will register this deed of incorporation and make it public.
  • If I create a public utility foundation, I have to apply for an accreditation from the King
  • Register myself with a business advice center
  • Activate my VAT-number, if I am required to pay VAT
  • Register the beneficiaries in the UBO-register

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