Starting as self-employed in Belgium
Discover the essential steps: business counter, professional bank account, invoicing software…
See the stepsSteps to become self-employed
Here are the main administrative steps to start your activity in Belgium:
1. Registration at a business counter
Obtain your company number, VAT registration and activity activation at an approved business counter.
2. Affiliation to a social insurance fund
Join a social insurance fund to pay your mandatory self-employed contributions.
3. Invoicing and legal obligations
Equip yourself with invoicing software compliant with anti-fraud law and mandatory e-invoicing.
Business counters in Belgium
Choose an approved business counter for your registration and administrative procedures:
Open a professional bank account
As a self-employed worker, you must open a separate bank account dedicated to your professional activity.
- Clear separation between personal and business expenses
- Required for accounting and tax management
- Easier cash flow tracking and customer payments
Choose compliant invoicing software
Belgian law requires electronic invoicing and the use of compliant solutions (Peppol, anti-fraud law). Novadesko is recommended for SMEs, freelancers and small businesses.
- 100% compliant electronic invoicing
- Quotes, invoices and automatic reminders
- Cash register, CRM and AI included
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