{"id":71871,"date":"2026-05-13T15:36:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/?post_type=country-guides&#038;p=71871"},"modified":"2026-08-21T14:51:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T11:51:12","slug":"belgium","status":"publish","type":"country-guides","link":"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/nl\/country-guides\/belgium\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Hire, pay and move talent anywhere \u2014 compliantly | Access Financial\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OsUQCdOelLE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"country-guide-details\"><div class=\"flag-container\"><svg class=\"icon\"><use xlink:href=\"#flag-for-belgium\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Belgium<\/span><\/div><div class=\"details-inner\"><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Total population:<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">~11.8 million (2026)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Capital:<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">Brussels<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Currency<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">Euro (EUR)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Total number of expats:<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">Approximately 1.6 million foreign residents (about 14% of the population)<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Local Language(s):<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">Dutch, French, and German<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Weather:<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">Temperate maritime climate with mild summers and cool winters. Average July temperature ~18\u202f\u00b0C, average January temperature ~3\u202f\u00b0C. Rainfall is spread throughout the year (~800 mm annually).\r\n<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Biggest cities:<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\">Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Charleroi, Li\u00e8ge, and Bruges.<\/span><\/div><hr><div class=\"meta-row\"><span class=\"meta-label\">Minimum salary levels<\/span><span class=\"meta-value\"><p>The current minimum wage in Belgium is \u20ac2,189.81 gross per month<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Country Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium is a vibrant and cosmopolitan destination at the heart of Europe, known for its high quality of life, rich history, and multicultural society. Despite its modest size, the country offers three official languages \u2014 Dutch, French, and German \u2014 and distinct regions, each with its own character. Its capital, Brussels, hosts the EU and NATO headquarters, making it a major international hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium offers a highly skilled, multilingual workforce with deep expertise across Financial Services, Technology, Life Sciences, Logistics, and EU Institutions. With approximately 14% of the population born abroad, international teams integrate naturally. Belgium operates a single EU-wide framework for EU\/EEA\/Swiss nationals, while non-EU nationals require work authorisation through the Single Permit or related regimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>This guide is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be viewed as legal or tax advice. The information discussed may change frequently, and Access Financial cannot guarantee that all content remains current at all times.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#48bb78;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f4fbf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/success-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71603\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">2026 Key Legislative Updates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">National minimum wage (GMMI) rises to <strong>\u20ac2,154.11\/month<\/strong> from 1 January 2026, and to <strong>\u20ac2,189.81\/month<\/strong> from 1 April 2026. The expatriate tax regime salary threshold drops to <strong>\u20ac70,000<\/strong> (excluding the expat allowance) and the tax-free expatriation allowance rises to <strong>35%<\/strong> of gross remuneration with the previous \u20ac90,000 cap abolished. Maximum meal-voucher value increases to <strong>\u20ac10\/day<\/strong> from 1 January 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"contracts\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contracts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgian employment contracts are heavily regulated by federal labour law and supplemented by sector-level Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). Contracts define the type, duration, notice, pay, and benefits, and must be in writing in many cases (especially for fixed-term, part-time, or specific clauses such as non-compete).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contract Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Contract Type<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Key Features<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Open-Ended (CDI)<\/td><td>Indefinite<\/td><td>The default contract; continues until terminated by either party with statutory notice or indemnity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fixed-Term (CDD)<\/td><td>Specified end date<\/td><td>Chained CDDs may be reclassified as permanent; early termination by employer generally requires payment of remaining wages<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Interim \/ Temp<\/td><td>Short-term, renewable<\/td><td>Employer is the agency; worker is placed at a user company. Often used as an informal trial period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Part-Time<\/td><td>Indefinite or fixed<\/td><td>Pro-rata rights; no less favourable treatment than full-timers permitted by law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freelance \/ Independent<\/td><td>Commercial contract<\/td><td>No labour-law protection; risk of reclassification as \u201cfalse self-employment\u201d if subordination exists<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#5ac3d8;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f0f9ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/info-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71605\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Fixed-Term Chaining \u2014 Reclassification Risk<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">A fixed-term contract may typically be renewed only once. A third successive CDD or a total duration exceeding <strong>2 years<\/strong> may trigger automatic conversion to a permanent contract unless approved by the labour inspectorate. Many companies convert contractors to permanent status earlier to retain talent.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Your Contract Must Include<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns boxed-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mandatory Provisions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job title, description and place of work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start date and contract duration (if fixed-term)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gross salary, frequency, and 13th-month rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working hours and schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual leave and public-holiday rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notice periods (both sides)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sick-leave \/ guaranteed-salary provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable Joint Committee (CP \/ PC) reference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Additional Clauses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Confidentiality \/ NDA provisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intellectual property assignment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-compete clause (written, time-limited, compensated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meal vouchers, eco-vouchers, group insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus, commission and CLA 90 (non-recurring result) plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company car \/ mobility budget arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telework \/ hybrid working agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working Hours &amp; Overtime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal maximum average working week in Belgium is <strong>38 hours<\/strong>. Many employers run a 40-hour week and grant compensatory days (ADV\/RTT) to average 38 hours over the year. Overtime is restricted and generally requires a legal trigger (exceptional workload, urgent work, force majeure) or falls under the voluntary overtime scheme of up to 120 hours per year (extendable by sector).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Rule<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard week<\/td><td>38 hrs\/week avg<\/td><td>Stated in contract or CBA; commonly 5 \u00d7 7.6 hrs or 5 \u00d7 8 hrs with ADV days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily maximum<\/td><td>11 hrs<\/td><td>Including overtime; subject to limited exceptions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly maximum<\/td><td>50 hrs<\/td><td>Including overtime; subject to limited exceptions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Voluntary overtime<\/td><td>Up to 120 hrs\/yr<\/td><td>By written agreement; extendable to 180\/360 hrs in some sectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overtime premium<\/td><td>+50% \/ +100%<\/td><td>+50% on weekdays and Saturdays; +100% on Sundays and public holidays<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compensatory rest<\/td><td>1.5 hr per OT hr<\/td><td>2 hrs per hour for Sunday\/holiday work; voluntary OT may be paid out only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily rest<\/td><td>11 consecutive hrs<\/td><td>Per 24-hour period \u2014 mandatory<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-cta has-border-color has-background is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#e2e8f0;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f0f9ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"cta-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Access Financial drafts Belgian-compliant employment contracts and manages onboarding for EOR engagements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons shrink-0 is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary consult-popup pum-trigger\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">SPEAK TO US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"working-hours\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working Hours &amp; Overtime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgian labour law sets statutory maxima for working time, rest breaks and overtime. Many sectoral CBAs add stricter limits or richer overtime premia. Telework is now governed by national CBA No. 85 and the right to disconnect applies to all employers with 20+ workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Rule<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Legal average week<\/td><td>38 hrs<\/td><td>Calculated over a reference period (typically 1 year)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard schedule<\/td><td>5 \u00d7 7.6 hrs or 5 \u00d7 8 hrs<\/td><td>Set by contract or CBA; ADV days compensate above 38 hrs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily maximum<\/td><td>11 hrs<\/td><td>Including overtime; exceptions for specific sectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly maximum<\/td><td>50 hrs<\/td><td>Including overtime<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rest break (&gt;6 hrs)<\/td><td>15 min minimum<\/td><td>Specific sectoral rules may extend this<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Daily rest<\/td><td>11 consecutive hrs<\/td><td>Per 24-hour period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weekly rest<\/td><td>24 hrs<\/td><td>Per 7-day period, usually Sunday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sunday work<\/td><td>Generally prohibited<\/td><td>Subject to authorised sectors (hospitality, healthcare, retail) with premia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#48bb78;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f4fbf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/success-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71603\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Right to Disconnect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">Since April 2023, all Belgian employers with 20 or more workers must put in place a binding policy on the right to disconnect outside working hours. Review your internal rules and telework agreements now \u2014 AF can advise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"probation-period\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Probation Period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Probation periods were abolished in Belgium in January 2014 for open-ended and fixed-term contracts. From day one of a regular contract, an employee enjoys full statutory rights, with the standard dismissal regime applying \u2014 though notice in the first months is short (see Notice Periods section).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Standard practice<\/th><th>Legal notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Statutory probation<\/td><td>Abolished (since 2014)<\/td><td>No probationary clause for CDI or CDD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Practical trial<\/td><td>Interim contract<\/td><td>Many employers use a few months of interim before direct hire<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notice in first months<\/td><td>1\u20133 weeks<\/td><td>Short statutory notice in the first year acts as de facto trial flexibility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day-one rights<\/td><td>Full from day one<\/td><td>Minimum wage, holiday accrual, sickness pay, anti-discrimination protection<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"immigration\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immigration &amp; Work Visas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium operates a dual immigration system: EU\/EEA\/Swiss nationals enjoy free movement, while non-EU nationals need a Single Permit or other authorisation. Work permits are issued at regional level (Brussels-Capital, Flanders, Wallonia, German-speaking Community), with each region setting its own salary thresholds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-13 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#48bb78;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f4fbf6;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/success-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71603\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Single Permit \u2014 Combined Work &amp; Residence<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">Since 2019, non-EU workers staying over 90 days apply for a Single Permit that combines work and residence authorisation. Applications are filed jointly with the regional employment authority and the federal Immigration Office. Processing typically takes 1 to 3 months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Main Work Authorisation Routes (2026 thresholds)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Permit Route<\/th><th>Min. Salary<\/th><th>Sponsor?<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Highly Qualified \u2014 Brussels-Capital<\/td><td>\u20ac3,703.44\/month (\u2248\u20ac44,441\/yr)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Up to 3 years; renewable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highly Qualified \u2014 Wallonia<\/td><td>\u20ac53,220\/yr (\u20ac42,576 under-30s)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Up to 3 years; renewable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highly Qualified \u2014 Flanders<\/td><td>\u20ac48,912\/yr (pending 2026 index.)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Up to 3 years; renewable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EU Blue Card (Brussels-Capital)<\/td><td>\u20ac4,748\/month<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>1+ year contract; intra-EU mobility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EU Blue Card (Wallonia)<\/td><td>\u20ac68,815\/yr<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>1+ year contract; intra-EU mobility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EU Blue Card (Flanders)<\/td><td>\u20ac63,586\/yr<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>1+ year contract; intra-EU mobility<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Executive \/ Manager \u2014 Brussels<\/td><td>\u20ac6,647.20\/month<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Up to 3 years; renewable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intra-Company Transfer (ICT)<\/td><td>Regional thresholds<\/td><td>Belgian entity<\/td><td>Up to 3 years (manager\/specialist); 1 year (trainee)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Card (self-employed)<\/td><td>No fixed minimum<\/td><td>No sponsor<\/td><td>1\u20135 years; renewable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: regional employment authorities, 2026. Thresholds are indexed annually and may vary slightly between regions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Fee<\/th><th>Cost<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single Permit administrative fee<\/td><td>\u20ac204<\/td><td>Per applicant; payable to the federal authority<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visa D (long-stay)<\/td><td>\u20ac180<\/td><td>Plus consulate handling fees in country of residence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Residence card issuance<\/td><td>\u20ac20\u2013\u20ac30<\/td><td>Per commune; varies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Card<\/td><td>\u20ac140 (filing) + \u20ac90 (issue)<\/td><td>For self-employed non-EU nationals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"leave\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Leave Entitlements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgian statutory leave entitlements are comprehensive. Most professional employers offer enhanced benefits and additional \u201cextra-legal\u201d days on top of the statutory floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Entitlement<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Statutory minimum<\/td><td>20 days\/yr<\/td><td>Based on a 5-day working week; accrued on prior year (\u201cdouble year\u201d system)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>European holidays<\/td><td>Pro-rata in first year<\/td><td>Allows new arrivals to take leave without prior-year accrual<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Market standard (professional)<\/td><td>25\u201330 days<\/td><td>Includes extra-legal days, seniority days and ADV\/RTT days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Holiday pay (double pay)<\/td><td>92% of monthly gross<\/td><td>Paid by employer (white-collar) or holiday fund (blue-collar) in May\/June<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parental Leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Leave type<\/th><th>Duration<\/th><th>Pay<\/th><th>From<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Maternity<\/td><td>15 wks (17 for twins)<\/td><td>82% (first 30 days) then 75% capped \u2014 paid by mutuelle<\/td><td>Day one<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Paternity \/ Co-parent<\/td><td>20 days<\/td><td>3 days full pay by employer + 17 days at ~82% capped by mutuelle<\/td><td>Day one<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parental Leave<\/td><td>4 months full-time per parent<\/td><td>Flat-rate allowance (~\u20ac750\/month full-time)<\/td><td>Until child age 12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Adoption Leave<\/td><td>6 weeks (extending with age)<\/td><td>3 days full pay + remainder at ~82% capped<\/td><td>From placement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Birth-grandparent Leave<\/td><td>10 days<\/td><td>Statutory rate<\/td><td>From 2025 \u2014 for foster carers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sick Leave (Guaranteed Salary)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Rule<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Employer-paid (white-collar)<\/td><td>100% of salary for 30 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Day 31 onwards<\/td><td>~60% of capped salary, paid by mutuelle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Waiting days<\/td><td>None<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medical certificate<\/td><td>Required if employer requests, typically by day 2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum duration<\/td><td>12 months (primary incapacity); long-term invalidity thereafter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blue-collar workers have different first-month rules (7 days at 100%, then sliding rates). Source: INAMI\/RIZIV, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"public-holidays\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Holidays 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium has 10 official nationwide public holidays. When a public holiday falls on a Sunday or a regular non-working day, employers must grant a paid replacement day on an ordinary working day. The Joint Industrial Committee should set replacement days by 1 October of the preceding year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Day<\/th><th>Holiday<\/th><th>Region<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1 January<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><td>New Year\u2019s Day<\/td><td>All Belgium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6 April<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>Easter Monday<\/td><td>All Belgium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 May<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>Labour Day<\/td><td>All Belgium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14 May<\/td><td>Thursday<\/td><td>Ascension Day<\/td><td>All Belgium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25 May<\/td><td>Monday<\/td><td>Whit Monday<\/td><td>All Belgium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21 July<\/td><td>Tuesday<\/td><td>Belgian National Day<\/td><td>All Belgium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15 August<\/td><td>Saturday<\/td><td>Assumption Day (replacement day required)<\/td><td>All Belgium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 November<\/td><td>Sunday<\/td><td>All Saints\u2019 Day (replacement day required)<\/td><td>All Belgium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11 November<\/td><td>Wednesday<\/td><td>Armistice Day<\/td><td>All Belgium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25 December<\/td><td>Friday<\/td><td>Christmas Day<\/td><td>All Belgium<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Regional community days (Flemish 11 July, French 27 September, German-speaking 15 November) are paid holidays for civil servants and certain sectors only. Source: SPF Emploi, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"notice-periods\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Notice Periods<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 2014, Belgium applies a unified notice-period regime to white-collar and blue-collar workers under the Single Status. Notice periods increase with length of service and differ depending on whether the employer dismisses the employee or the employee resigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Length of service<\/th><th>Employer notice (dismissal)<\/th><th>Employee notice (resignation)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Under 3 months<\/td><td>1 week<\/td><td>1 week<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3 \u2013 6 months<\/td><td>3 weeks<\/td><td>2 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6 \u2013 12 months<\/td><td>6 weeks<\/td><td>3 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1 \u2013 2 years<\/td><td>7 weeks<\/td><td>4 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 \u2013 3 years<\/td><td>8 weeks<\/td><td>5 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5+ years<\/td><td>~3 weeks per started year<\/td><td>Capped at 13 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20+ years<\/td><td>Up to 62 weeks (long service)<\/td><td>Capped at 13 weeks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON) is common, equal to gross salary plus benefits for the notice period. Source: Belgian Employment Contracts Act, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"termination\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Termination &amp; Severance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgian employment law provides strong employee protection. Dismissals must follow either statutory notice or be compensated through a notice indemnity (PILON). Termination for serious cause (motif grave \/ dringende reden) must be notified within 3 working days of the facts and is strictly interpreted by courts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Termination scenario<\/th><th>Indemnity \/ Pay<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Notice with work<\/td><td>Salary during notice period<\/td><td>Employee works the full notice period<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON)<\/td><td>Gross salary \u00d7 notice weeks + benefits<\/td><td>Includes meal vouchers, company car, group insurance, bonus pro-rata<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Serious cause dismissal<\/td><td>None<\/td><td>Strict 3-working-day rule; high evidential burden<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manifestly unreasonable dismissal<\/td><td>3 \u2013 17 weeks\u2019 salary<\/td><td>Under CBA No. 109; in addition to notice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Collective redundancy<\/td><td>Sector-specific top-ups<\/td><td>Renault Law procedure: information &amp; consultation required<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#ed8936;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#fff8f4;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/warning-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71604\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Manifestly Unreasonable Dismissal (CBA 109)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">If a court finds a dismissal \u201cmanifestly unreasonable\u201d, the employer can be ordered to pay an additional indemnity of <strong>3 to 17 weeks\u2019 salary<\/strong>. Document performance issues and follow a fair process \u2014 AF can review your termination practices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"social-insurance\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Social Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgian social security (ONSS\/RSZ) funds healthcare, pensions, unemployment, family allowances, and work-accident insurance. Contributions are split between employer and employee and are not capped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-22 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#ed8936;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#fff8f4;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/warning-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71604\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>2026 Change \u2014 Minimum Wage Indexation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">The guaranteed average monthly minimum income (GMMI) rises to <strong>\u20ac2,154.11<\/strong> from 1 January 2026 and to <strong>\u20ac2,189.81<\/strong> from 1 April 2026. Most sectoral minima are also automatically indexed and may be higher.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employer Contributions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Contribution<\/th><th>Rate<\/th><th>Threshold<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Basic ONSS \/ RSZ (white-collar)<\/td><td>~25%<\/td><td>Uncapped<\/td><td>Reduced for low wages and target groups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sectoral \/ Joint Committee funds<\/td><td>2\u20133%<\/td><td>Uncapped<\/td><td>Varies by Joint Committee (CP\/PC)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Work-accident insurance<\/td><td>Risk-rated<\/td><td>All wages<\/td><td>Compulsory; rate varies by sector and risk profile<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Group pension (2nd pillar)<\/td><td>Discretionary<\/td><td>Usually 3\u20135%<\/td><td>Standard in professional roles; tax-favoured<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: ONSS\/RSZ, 2026. Total employer cost typically 27\u201328% of gross salary for white-collar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee Contributions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Contribution<\/th><th>Rate<\/th><th>Threshold<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ONSS \/ RSZ \u2014 employee<\/td><td>13.07%<\/td><td>Uncapped (full gross)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Self-employed (independents)<\/td><td>~20.5%<\/td><td>Minimum quarterly floor ~\u20ac800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special social-security contribution<\/td><td>Sliding<\/td><td>Annual, by household income<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: ONSS\/RSZ, 2026. Self-employed contribution provides reduced benefits compared with employee scheme (limited unemployment cover).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"income-tax\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income Tax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium applies a progressive personal income tax. Tax is withheld at source by the employer (pr\u00e9compte professionnel \/ bedrijfsvoorheffing) and reconciled through an annual return (Tax-on-Web). A local communal surcharge of 7\u20139% is added on top of federal tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Income Tax Bands \u2014 Income Year 2026 (Assessment Year 2027)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Band<\/th><th>Annual Taxable Income<\/th><th>Rate<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1st bracket<\/td><td>\u20ac0 \u2013 \u20ac16,720<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd bracket<\/td><td>\u20ac16,721 \u2013 \u20ac29,510<\/td><td>40%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd bracket<\/td><td>\u20ac29,511 \u2013 \u20ac51,070<\/td><td>45%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4th bracket<\/td><td>Above \u20ac51,070<\/td><td>50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Personal allowance<\/td><td>\u20ac11,180<\/td><td>Tax-free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A communal surcharge of typically 7\u20139% is added on top of federal tax. Source: SPF Finances, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-25 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#5ac3d8;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f0f9ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/info-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71605\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Special Tax Regime for Inbound Taxpayers (2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">The salary threshold drops to <strong>\u20ac70,000<\/strong> (excluding the expat allowance) under the Law of 18 December 2025, retroactive to 1 January 2025. Employers can pay a tax-free expatriation allowance of up to <strong>35% of gross remuneration<\/strong>, with the previous \u20ac90,000 annual cap abolished. Status is granted for 5 years, extendable to 8.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">VAT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Rate<\/th><th>%<\/th><th>Applies to<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard<\/td><td>21%<\/td><td>Most goods and services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intermediate<\/td><td>12%<\/td><td>Restaurant meals (excluding drinks), social housing, some agricultural inputs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reduced<\/td><td>6%<\/td><td>Food, water, medicines, books, energy (residential), labour-intensive services<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zero<\/td><td>0%<\/td><td>Specific exports and intra-EU supplies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Small-enterprise threshold<\/td><td>\u20ac25,000<\/td><td>Optional exemption for small businesses below this annual turnover<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-cta has-border-color has-background is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-26 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-color:#e2e8f0;border-width:1px;border-radius:12px;background-color:#f0f9ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<p class=\"cta-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Let Access Financial handle your Belgian payroll \u2014 seamlessly and compliantly, with local specialists on call in Brussels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons shrink-0 is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary consult-popup pum-trigger\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">GET A QUOTE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"benefits\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgian statutory benefits are comprehensive. Competitive employers add supplemental benefits (group insurance, hospitalisation cover, mobility budget, meal and eco vouchers) to attract and retain professional talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mandatory Statutory Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Benefit<\/th><th>Rate \/ Amount<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMMI)<\/td><td>\u20ac2,154.11 \/ \u20ac2,189.81<\/td><td>1 January \/ 1 April 2026 \u2014 gross monthly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13th-month pay<\/td><td>~1 month gross<\/td><td>Standard in most Joint Committees; paid in December<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double holiday pay<\/td><td>92% of monthly gross<\/td><td>Paid by employer (white-collar) in May\/June<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Annual leave<\/td><td>20 days\/yr<\/td><td>5-day week; pro-rata for part-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maternity Pay<\/td><td>~82% then ~75%<\/td><td>15 weeks via mutuelle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public healthcare<\/td><td>Mutuelle<\/td><td>Covers most medical costs; small co-payments<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Market-Standard Supplemental Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Benefit<\/th><th>Prevalence<\/th><th>Typical provision<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Meal Vouchers<\/td><td>Standard practice<\/td><td>\u20ac10\/day max (2026); \u20ac8.91 employer + \u20ac1.09 employee<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eco-Vouchers<\/td><td>Common<\/td><td>Up to \u20ac250\/year \u2014 being phased out (Coalition 2025\u20132029)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hospitalisation Insurance<\/td><td>90%+ professional employers<\/td><td>DKV \/ AG Insurance \/ Vivium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Group Pension Plan (2nd pillar)<\/td><td>Very common<\/td><td>3\u20135% of salary employer contribution; tax-favoured<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Company Car \/ Mobility Budget<\/td><td>Common<\/td><td>EV-only for new cars from 2026 to retain favourable tax treatment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Telework \/ Hybrid Working<\/td><td>Standard post-2021<\/td><td>Hybrid 2\u20133 days; CBA No. 85 telework agreement<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public-Transport Reimbursement<\/td><td>Statutory<\/td><td>Employer must contribute to commuting costs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pension\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pension System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium operates a three-pillar pension system: state pension (1st pillar, funded by social-security contributions), occupational pensions (2nd pillar, employer-funded group insurance), and individual pension savings (3rd pillar, with tax incentives).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>2026<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Statutory pension age<\/td><td>66<\/td><td>Rising to 67 in 2030<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full-career requirement<\/td><td>45 years<\/td><td>For full state pension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum pension (full career)<\/td><td>~\u20ac1,742\/month<\/td><td>For single person; couple\/family rates differ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum state pension<\/td><td>~\u20ac3,250\/month<\/td><td>For employees with full earnings ceiling<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2nd pillar employer contribution<\/td><td>3\u20135%<\/td><td>Discretionary; standard for white-collar professionals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3rd pillar (individual) \u2014 tax relief<\/td><td>30% on \u20ac1,050<\/td><td>Or 25% on \u20ac1,350 (2026 limits)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Withdrawal age (2nd pillar)<\/td><td>67 (or earlier with full career)<\/td><td>Lump sum or annuity options<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Source: SFPD \/ FPD, 2026. State-pension reforms remain on the political agenda \u2014 figures may evolve.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"insurances\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insurances<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandatory and recommended insurances for employers, employees, and contractors in Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Insurance<\/th><th>Min. Cover<\/th><th>Required by<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Work-Accident Insurance<\/td><td>Statutory benefits<\/td><td>Law of 10 April 1971; compulsory for all employers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Public Health Insurance (Mutuelle)<\/td><td>Statutory reimbursement<\/td><td>All residents must join a mutuelle \/ ziekenfonds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Motor Insurance<\/td><td>Third-party liability<\/td><td>Royal Decree on motor liability \u2014 compulsory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Family Civil Liability<\/td><td>Recommended<\/td><td>Not compulsory, but standard household cover<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group guide-badge has-background is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-31 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:12px;border-left-color:#5ac3d8;border-left-width:3px;background-color:#f0f9ff;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized shrink-0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/info-icon.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71605\" style=\"width:28px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"badge-title\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">Professional Indemnity Insurance \u2014 Contractors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"badge-desc has-small-font-size\">PI cover is <strong>compulsory by law or order<\/strong> for architects, notaries, lawyers, accountants, insurance brokers, and many healthcare professionals. End-clients in financial services and technology typically require minimum cover of <strong>\u20ac1M\u2013\u20ac2M<\/strong>. AF can advise on appropriate cover for your sector.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Private (Hospitalisation) Health Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Provider<\/th><th>Typical monthly cost<\/th><th>Type<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>DKV Belgium<\/td><td>\u20ac25\u2013\u20ac60 (individual)<\/td><td>Hospitalisation + ambulatory options<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AG Insurance<\/td><td>\u20ac20\u2013\u20ac55 (individual)<\/td><td>Hospitalisation focus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vivium \/ P&amp;V<\/td><td>\u20ac20\u2013\u20ac50 (individual)<\/td><td>Hospitalisation focus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Premiums depend on age and underwriting. Employer-paid group hospitalisation cover is a standard professional benefit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"af-solutions\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AF Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Access Financial supports end-clients, recruitment agencies, and contractors operating in Belgium with payroll, EOR, self-employment, and limited-company solutions \u2014 backed by local specialists and over 22 years of European compliance experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">For End-Clients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Managing a contingent workforce can be complex. Our solutions streamline workforce management, making it simple, compliant, and cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/service\/for-corporates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">For Recruiters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">We offer a complete suite of services, allowing you to simply, compliantly, and efficiently place your candidates internationally, with minimum fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/service\/for-recruiters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">For Contractors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Focus on what you do best and let us take care of your payroll, tax compliance, social security, and immigration needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/service\/for-contractors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group team-cta is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-34 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-33 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Collage-300x89.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71720\" style=\"width:135px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Collage-300x89.png 300w, https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Collage-1024x304.png 1024w, https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Collage-768x228.png 768w, https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Collage-1536x456.png 1536w, https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Collage.png 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Free consultation<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons shrink-0 is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary consult-popup pum-trigger\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">SPEAK TO US<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faq\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find answers to our most frequently asked questions about engaging contractors and employees in Belgium below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"faq-accordion\" class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-46 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ac is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-37 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ac-header ac-trigger has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What solutions do you offer in Belgium?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ac-panel\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>In Belgium, Access Financial provides three compliant engagement models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Employed\/EOR (umbrella):<\/strong> We become the legal employer of your employees in Belgium. Your business retains full control of the day-to-day work and deliverables, while we carry the employment, payroll, and tax liability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-employment:<\/strong> Where an engagement genuinely meets the criteria for self-employed status, we register the contractor compliantly, manage their filing obligations throughout the contract term, and deregister them at the end of the assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limited company (PSC):<\/strong> We support engagements with contractors operating through their own limited company (personal service company). Where a contractor does not yet have a PSC but the engagement warrants one, we can handle company formation and ongoing administration on their behalf.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ac is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-39 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ac-header ac-trigger has-medium-font-size\"><strong>When should a company consider using an EOR?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ac-panel\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>An EOR is especially useful in a range of scenarios. It is the most efficient route when you want to convert existing contractors into compliant employees and reduce misclassification risk, or when you need to hire talent in a country where you do not have a local entity. It also allows you to onboard quickly without going through a lengthy and complex company registration process, while ensuring full compliance with local employment law, payroll, and tax regulations. Beyond these core use cases, an EOR is equally valuable when you are testing a new market before committing to a long-term investment, or when you simply need temporary or project-based hires abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ac is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-41 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ac-header ac-trigger has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Is permanent establishment (PE) risk avoided?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ac-panel\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>An EOR is a third-party business that legally employs international workers on your behalf, creating a clear layer of separation between your company and the staff based in other countries. The EOR becomes the legal employer for those workers, so although the employees continue to deliver services to your business, the legal distancing helps mitigate many common PE risks. That said, PE is determined by the facts on the ground (the nature of the activity, contract-signing authority, where revenue is generated, and so on), not solely by who issues the payslip. We therefore recommend reviewing each engagement with our specialists to confirm the appropriate structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ac is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-43 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ac-header ac-trigger has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Is contractor misclassification a high risk under an AOR engagement?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ac-panel\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Misclassification typically occurs when contractors are treated as employees in practice \u2014 fixed hours, integration into the team, no right of substitution, direct supervision, and so on. Prevention requires clear engagement frameworks, standardised processes, documented evidence of independence, and recurring audits. Accountability and the right technology are key to staying compliant at scale, particularly as tax authorities increasingly use data analytics and algorithmic checks to flag suspect arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Access Financial, we help our clients minimise this risk by designing tailored classification frameworks, onboarding checklists, contractual safeguards, and recurring compliance audits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ac is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-45 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ac-header ac-trigger has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What is your pricing model?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ac-panel\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Our standard management fee is <strong>5% of the contract value, with a minimum of \u20ac550<\/strong>. We also offer volume discounts on bulk engagements. To discuss pricing for your specific scenario, please get in touch with our team here: <a href=\"https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/#get-started\">https:\/\/accessfinancial.com\/#get-started<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Access Financial, managing your workforce in Belgium becomes simple and stress-free. 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