Incorporate in Belgium
in minutes, not days
Form your Belgian BV/SRL with AI-powered document preparation, tax optimization, and expert notary coordination. Access the EU market in 1-2 weeks with the lowest IP tax rate in Europe.
Starting at \u20AC1,995 + ~\u20AC3,280 notary & filing fees \u00B7 No minimum capital required \u00B7 3.75% IP tax rate available
How it works
Four simple steps from idea to incorporated
Choose your structure
Select between BV/SRL (no minimum capital) or NV/SA. Our AI recommends the best fit for your business needs.
AI prepares your documents
We generate your Articles of Association, financial plan, and all required filings automatically in Dutch, French, or German.
Notarization & filing
We coordinate with Belgian notaries, open your corporate bank account, and file with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE).
You're incorporated
Receive your enterprise number, VAT registration, and access to our compliance dashboard. Ready to do business across the EU.
Everything you need to start your Belgium business
From formation to compliance and tax optimization
BV/SRL Formation
Register a Private Limited Company (Besloten Vennootschap / Société à Responsabilité Limitée) with no minimum capital requirement — Belgium's most flexible business structure.
Registered Office Address
Belgian registered office address included for 1 year while maintaining privacy for your home address.
Tax Optimization
Expert setup of Innovation Income Deduction (85% deduction on IP income = 3.75% effective tax rate) and other Belgian tax incentives.
Financial Plan Preparation
Legally required 2-year financial plan prepared by our experts to satisfy Belgian notary requirements and minimize founder liability.
Bank Account Opening
Full assistance opening corporate bank accounts with Belgian banks including document preparation, introductions, and follow-up.
Ongoing Compliance
Annual accounts filing with National Bank of Belgium, VAT returns, corporate tax filings, and e-invoicing compliance (mandatory from 2026).
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the package that fits your needs. All include filing fees.
Essential
Core formation for EU entrepreneurs
- BV/SRL company registration
- CBE registration & enterprise number
- Standard Articles of Association
- Financial plan (template-based)
- VAT number activation
- Email support
Professional
Complete formation with tax planning
- Everything in Essential
- Custom Articles of Association
- Tax structure consultation (2 hours)
- Registered office (1 year)
- Bank account opening support
- 3 months bookkeeping included
- Document translation (10 pages)
Premium
Tax-optimized structure for IP businesses
- Everything in Professional
- IP tax optimization (IID setup)
- Advanced tax structure design
- R&D tax credit application
- 6 months bookkeeping included
- Professional Card application support
- Annual compliance (first year)
- Dedicated account manager
International
Full white-glove for global businesses
- Everything in Premium
- Multi-jurisdiction tax planning
- Holding structure optimization
- Transfer pricing documentation
- Treaty benefit analysis (3 countries)
- Immigration & work permit support
- First-year full accounting service
- Priority 24/7 support
Notary fees (~\u20AC750-1,200), CBE registration (\u20AC111.50), and other government fees (~\u20AC3,280 total) are additional and paid directly to service providers. All packages include VAT number activation.
Why incorporate in Belgium?
Europe's business capital with unmatched tax incentives and market access
Gateway to 500M EU consumers
Belgium's central EU location provides direct access to the entire European Union market. Brussels hosts EU headquarters and ranks as Europe's institutional capital.
Lowest IP tax in Europe - 3.75% effective
Innovation Income Deduction allows up to 85% deduction on qualifying IP income, resulting in just 3.75% effective tax rate — the lowest in the EU for IP-intensive businesses.
100+ international tax treaties
Belgium has double taxation treaties with all major economies, enabling tax-efficient profit repatriation and minimizing withholding taxes on cross-border payments.
No minimum capital for BV/SRL
The Belgian BV/SRL requires zero minimum capital (vs €61,500 for NV/SA), removing barriers for startups while maintaining limited liability protection.
100% foreign ownership permitted
Non-EU investors can own 100% of Belgian companies with no citizenship or residency restrictions. Directors need not be Belgian residents.
Generous R&D tax incentives
Partial wage withholding tax exemption for R&D personnel, investment deduction up to 20.5%, and accelerated depreciation for innovation assets.
SME tax rate of 20%
Qualifying small and medium enterprises pay just 20% corporate tax on the first €100,000 of profit (vs standard 25% rate).
Fast 1-week incorporation
Complete company registration in just 1-2 weeks with proper documentation — one of the fastest in Europe with modern digital filing systems.
Multilingual business hub
Access to talent speaking French, Dutch, German, and English. Belgium ranks in top 10 globally for English proficiency among non-native speakers.
Belgium formation requirements at a glance
€0 for BV/SRL (must be adequate per business plan) · €61,500 for NV/SA with 25% paid-up at incorporation
Minimum 1 shareholder (natural or legal person) · Minimum 1 director · 100% foreign ownership allowed · No residency requirement
Notarized Articles of Association · Registered office in Belgium · Financial plan (2 years) · CBE registration · VAT activation
Annual accounts filed with National Bank · Corporate tax return (7 months after FY-end) · VAT returns (monthly/quarterly) · E-invoicing mandatory from 2026
25% standard rate · 20% for qualifying SMEs on first €100,000 · 3.75% effective rate on IP income (with 85% IID) · Unlimited loss carry-forward
1-2 weeks incorporation · ~€3,280 notary & filing fees · Bank account 3-7 days · Professional Card for non-EU directors (if working in Belgium)
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Belgian company formation and tax benefits
Ready to access the EU market with Belgium's tax advantages?
Join innovative companies choosing Belgium for its 3.75% IP tax rate, 100+ tax treaties, and strategic EU location. Our experts handle everything from notarization to compliance.