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Belgium
Belgium is an operating base for access to the EU single market and nearby logistics networks. Foreign owners can use an SRL/BV for trading, services, or regional operations, subject to local registration, tax, and governance duties.
An operating base at Europe’s heart.
Private limited company Société à responsabilité limitée / Besloten vennootschap (SRL/BV)
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- Tax
- CIT 25%; qualifying SMEs pay 20% on first EUR 100,000; 15% minimum tax for large groups
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director; foreign individuals or entities permitted
- Share capital
- No fixed minimum capital; sufficient initial equity for the planned activity is required
- Local requirements
- Belgian registered address required; no statutory local director or secretary requirement
- Annual maintenance
- Annual accounts to NBB; normally CIT and VAT filings; larger companies may need an audit
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–4 weeks, subject to notary, bank KYC, and registration progress
- Public disclosure
- Directors and filed company data are searchable; UBO access is restricted; share register is private
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (7)›
- 01FPS Economy — Forms of Companies
- 02Business Belgium — Register as a company
- 03National Bank of Belgium — Filing deadline
- 04PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Belgium corporate income tax
- 05PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Belgium tax administration
- 06DLA Piper — Belgium director and residency requirements
- 07White & Case — Foreign direct investment reviews 2026: Belgium
02 · Advantages
Why Belgium
- 01EU single-market location near major logistics and consumer markets
- 02Flexible limited-liability SRL/BV, available to a sole shareholder
- 03Multilingual business setting with a broad tax-treaty network
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Incorporate before a Belgian notary and provide a two-year financial plan
- Maintain a Belgian registered address; register the enterprise and activate VAT where required
- Register UBOs within 30 days; foreign investment in sensitive sectors may require notification
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Approve annual accounts within 6 months, then file with NBB within 30 days and no later than month 7
- File the CIT return on time; normally due by the last day of month 7 after year-end
- Review and update UBO information; complete VAT filings on the applicable cycle
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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