Set up your business

Local Knowledge provides essential support and expertise for any organisation or business preparing to establish a presence in Belgium. In summary, these are:

1. Business incorporation

Local Knowledge will guide you through the legal registration process whichever business incorporation option you select.

2. Location scouting

We enable you to find the ideal location and premises for your business or oganisation in Belgium.

3. Logistics

We offer the practical, administrative and day-to-day management support to establish your business or organisation.

4. Inside knowledge

With over 30 years' experience working in Belgium, we know about the local subsidies and tax exemptions for start-ups and where to find the most relevant financial and legal advice. We will also liaise with government agencies to facilitate the launch of your business or organisation.

5. Staff selection and training

We work with you to locate local staff and to enable you to lower staff costs by advising on government support schemes for employers and employees; ensuring your business or organisation conforms to Belgian employment regulations and laws.

For your new staff, we can organise and/or deliver training and coaching. We can also help you find government funding to cover the costs.

We can organise induction and orientation sessions for new staff and their families coming to Belgium and help them find their feet.