• 19 October 2023

    What is an SA?

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    The SA (Société Anonyme) is a business type, usually reserved for financially powerful companies. It’s a capital-focused partnership that pulls in wealth anonymously. Compared to the SRL, the SA has a more complicated management organisation.
  • 19 October 2023

    What is a general partnership?

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    A general partnership is a legal entity. It’s the least regulated and simplest business type. To set up a general partnership, you don’t need to visit a notary or publish a financial statement, nor do you need a financial plan. As a partner, you are unlimitedly liable in case of company debt, though, which means your private assets aren’t protected. 
  • 19 October 2023

    Funding your own business

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    You have an idea and a dream. And you’re ready to turn both into a reality by starting your own business. But what does that cost? And what’s the best way to fund your business? Use your own resources, go for a loan or rely on crowdfunding? You can choose from different solutions and grants. 
  • 19 October 2023

    Do you meet the requirements to start a business?

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    Would you like to get started as a self-employed entrepreneur? Then you need to meet certain requirements – according to Belgian law. Furthermore, it’s possible that you’re expected to provide proof for certain skills. Find out whether this applies to you and to what extent. 
  • 19 October 2023

    What’s a non-profit organisation (NPO)?

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    A non-profit is a group of at least three natural people or legal entities who selflessly pursue a common goal. That means that the members of the non-profit cannot get any material benefits out of the operations. The common project is laid down in the organisation’s founding principles: the so-called statutes. 
  • 19 October 2023

    Change to winter time: how should shift workers be paid?

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    On Sunday, October 29, 2023, we will switch to winter time, which means that we must set our clocks back an hour (at 3 a.m. it will actually be 2 a.m.). This change to winter time can pose difficulties for calculating the remuneration of certain categories of workers.
  • 18 October 2023

    Start your business quickly and easily

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    Ready to be your own boss or start your freelance career? Partena Professional helps you get started and increases your chances of success. Get started right away via our digital one-stop shop for entrepreneurs or download our start-up guide! Ready to get started? 
  • 18 October 2023

    Choose your legal status and business type

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    Ready to embark on your adventure as a self-employed entrepreneur?
  • 18 October 2023

    Exemption of withholding tax for young workers (2023)

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    The wages of certain young workers are exempted from withholding tax in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • 18 October 2023

    Activate your VAT number

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    Is your business subject to VAT obligations? If so, you need to activate your business number with the General Administration of Taxation.