• 24 October 2023

    Can I increase or decrease my social security contributions?

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    At the start of your self-employment career, you always pay provisional social security contributions because they are usually calculated based on your income from 3 years earlier.   
  • 06 February 2019

    Set up your business: we will assist you step-by-step

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    Dreaming of becoming your own boss? It’s easier than you think! We made a list with everything you have to know to get off to a good start. With Partena Professional you are not alone: we assist you each step of the way to make your dream come true.
  • 24 October 2023

    How can you optimise your social security contributions?

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    If you are self-employed, you will have to pay quarterly social security contributions. During the first 3 years of your career, you pay provisional social security contributions, calculated from your estimated income. 
  • 24 October 2023

    Rely on Partena Professional’s legal expertise

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    As an SME, you have many legislative challenges to face on a daily basis. The Belgian economic landscape is complex and it’s not always easy to comply with constantly changing legislation. Do you want to make sure you are always in compliance with Belgian law?
  • 12 November 2018

    You're self-employed

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    Partena Compass As a self-employed person, you're responsible for your own social security and insurance arrangements. Partena Compass goes further than compulsory social security contributions and insurance fund memberships. We also offer a host of options for extending your social security plan and optimizing your earnings.
  • 20 October 2023

    Should I start my own business?

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    Entreneurship is connected to a lot of bias. In fact, starting your own business is often easier than you think. On this page, you can find answers to the questions we get most often from new entrepreneurs. Answers that’ll help you start with confidence. 
  • 23 October 2023

    Meet the challenges of internationalisation with Partena Professional

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    By expanding your business activities across borders, your company is taking a huge step. You will have to hire foreign employees and/or send Belgian employees to another country.   
  • 25 October 2023

    Our insights

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  • 24 October 2023

    How social contributions are calculated

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    As a self-employed person, you must pay social contributions to your social insurance fund. In return, you receive some social rights and benefits (legal pension, healthcare, child allowance, bridging rights, etc.) But how are social contributions calculated? On what criteria is the calculation based? We explain it all here. 
  • 06 November 2018

    Recruiting personnel

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    Rules and tips for recruiting personnel Are you considering recruiting personnel? An important decision with a lot of consequences! Don't worry: Partena Professional will advise you about all aspects of recruiting personnel.