Lowest IP tax rate in the EU (3.75% effective via Innovation Income Deduction), 100+ tax treaties, and central EU location with access to EU institutions.
When Belgium is the right call, and when it is not.
Brussels hosts the European Commission, Council, NATO, and EUIPO field offices. Proximity to procurement decision makers is a real advantage. Trilingual workforce (FR/NL/DE) handles every EU country.
Innovation Income Deduction drops the effective rate to 3.75% on qualifying IP profits. The lowest IP rate in the EU. Patent Box style regime aligned with OECD nexus rules.
Antwerp is Europe's second largest port. BV/SRL is the modern flexible vehicle (€0.01 min capital). 100+ DTAs. NBB/FSMA regulate banking and markets. Straight line EU regulator credibility.
Belgian filings include UBO (beneficial owner), NBB accounts, social security (ONSS), and VAT. Heavier than digital first peers. For minimal admin:
Belgium runs civil law. Contracts, governance, and dispute resolution differ from US/UK practice. For US style flexibility:
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