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The Brussels-Capital Region grants a new premium if you carry out an activity in one of the so-called 'non-essential' sectors. The amount of the premium depends on the size of your turnover.
You must apply for this premium before 25 March 2021.
As an employer, you must meet certain conditions in order to receive this premium:
Your date of registration in the CBE
You bear fixed costs
Your loss of turnover
Amount of your premium
After 31 December 2019
yes
Does not have to be proven
€1,500
In Q4/2019
no more than 25%
Before 1 January 2020
less than 25%
€1,000
no
between 25 and 40%
€2,000
€3,000
40% and more
€4,000
€5,000
The loss of turnover is determined on the basis of the receipts of your VAT returns dated no later than 20 February 2021, for Q4/2020 compared to Q4/2019.
The fixed costs are the following costs related to your establishment units located in the Brussels-Capital Region for the duration of their compulsory closure:
The fixed costs must be at least €1,000.
If you have received the premium granted by the Brussels-Capital Region to companies practising a contact profession and recreational activity and running a driving school (see our Infoflash of 2 February 2021), €1,500 will be deducted from the amount of the premium.
You must apply for the premium online via the website of Brussels Economy and Employment before 25 March 2021.
You can only submit one aid application.
You will receive an answer from Brussels Economy and Employment within two months of the date of receipt of your application.
Annex: List of eligible NACE codes
Activity
NACE code
Retail trade of cars and light motor vehicles (less than or equal to 3.5 tonnes)
45.113
Retail trade of other motor vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes)
45.193
Washing of motor vehicles
45.206
Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories
45.320
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco not predominating (sales area of less than 2,500 m²)
47.191
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco not predominating (sales area from 2,500 m²)
47.192
Retail sale of computers, peripheral units and software in specialised stores
47.410
Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores
47.430
Retail sale of household textiles in specialised stores
47.512
Retail sale of other textiles in specialised stores
47.519
Retail sale of floor and wall tiles in specialised stores
47.523
Retail sale of parquet, laminate and cork floors in specialised stores
47.524
Retail sale of sanitary articles and sanitary installation material in specialised stores
47.527
Retail sale of carpets, rugs, wall and floor coverings in specialised stores
47.530
Retail sale of electrical household appliances in specialised stores
47.540
Retail sale of household furniture in specialised stores
47.591
Retail sale of lighting equipment in specialised stores
47.592
Retail sale of glassware, china and pottery and of non-electrical household articles in specialised stores
47.593
Retail sale of musical instruments in specialised stores
47.594
Retail sale of other household articles in specialised stores
47.599
Retail sale of music and video recordings in specialised stores
47.630
Retail sale of sporting equipment in specialised stores
47.640
Retail sale of games and toys in specialised stores
47.650
Retail sale of women’s clothing in specialised stores
47.711
Retail sale of men’s clothing in specialised stores
47.712
Retail sale of baby and children's clothing in specialised stores
47.713
Retail sale of underwear, lingerie and beach and swimwear in specialised stores
47.714
Retail sale of clothing accessories in specialised stores
47.715
Retail sale of women's, men's, babies' and children's outerwear and underwear and clothing accessories in specialised stores (general assortment)
47.716
Retail sale of footwear in specialised stores
47.721
Retail sale of leather goods and travel accessories in specialised stores
47.722
Retail sale of cosmetics and toilet articles in specialised stores
47.750
Retail sale of watches and jewellery in specialised stores
47.770
Retail sale of photographic and optical goods and precision equipment in specialised stores
47.782
Retail sale of weapons and ammunition in specialised stores
47.783
Retail sale of drugstore articles and maintenance products in specialised stores
47.784
Retail sale of bicycles in specialised stores
47.785
Retail sale of souvenirs and religious articles in specialised stores
47.786
Retail sale of new works of art in specialised stores
47.787
Retail sale of baby goods (general assortment)
47.788
Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores
47.789
Retail sale of antiques in stores
47.791
Retail sale of second-hand clothing in stores
47.792
Retail sale of other second-hand goods in stores, with the exception of second-hand clothing
47.793
Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear
47.820
Retail sale via stalls and markets of other goods
47.890
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets
47.990
Urban and suburban passenger land transport
49.310
Other passenger land transport
49.390
Holiday and other short-stay accommodation
55.202
Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
55.300
Event catering activities
56.210
Discotheques, dance halls and the like
56.302
Other drinking establishments
56.309
Motion picture projection activities
59.140
Intermediation in buying, selling and renting of real estate on a fee or contract basis
68.311
Photographic activities with the exception of press photographers
74.201
Other photographic activities
74.209
Renting of video tapes and disks
77.220
Travel agency activities
79.110
Tour operator activities
79.120
Tourist information services
79.901
Other reservation service and related activities
79.909
Combined office administrative service activities
82.110
Photocopying, document preparation and other specialised office support activities
82.190
Organisation of conventions and trade shows
82.300
Driving school activities
85.531
Performance by independent artists
90.011
Performance by artistic ensembles
90.012
Promotion and organization of performing arts events
90.021
Operation of theatres, concert halls and the like
90.041
Operation of cultural centres and multifunctional cultural halls
90.042
Operation of public archives
91.012
Museums activities
91.020
Operation of historical sites and buildings and similar visitor attractions
91.030
Botanical and zoological gardens
91.041
Operation and preservation of nature reserves
91.042
Gambling and betting activities
92.000
Operation of sports facilities
93.110
Activities of football clubs
93.121
Activities of tennis clubs
93.122
Activities of other ball sports clubs
93.123
Activities of cycling clubs
93.124
Activities of martial arts clubs
93.125
Activities of water sports clubs
93.126
Activities of equestrian clubs
93.127
Activities of athletics clubs
93.128
Activities of other sports clubs
93.129
Fitness facilities
93.130
Other sports activities
93.199
Fairground activities
93.211
Operation of amusement and theme parks
93.212
Operation of snooker and billiard halls
93.291
Operation of recreational areas
93.292
Other amusement and recreation activities
93.299
Repair of computers and peripheral equipment
95.110
Repair of consumer electronics
95.210
Repair of household appliances and home and garden equipment
95.220
Repair of footwear and leather goods
95.230
Repair of furniture and home furnishings
95.240
Repair of watches, clocks and jewellery
95.250
Repair of other personal and household goods
95.290
Hairdressing
96.021
Beauty treatment
96.022
Physical well-being activities
96.040
Tattooing and piercing services
96.092
Pet care services with the exception of veterinary services
96.093
Training of pets
96.094
Boarding for pets
96.095
Source: Decree of the Government of the Brussels-Capital Region of 16 February 2021 on aid for companies carrying out non-essential activities in the context of the health crisis COVID-19, Belgian Official Gazette of 24.02.2021
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