• 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

    What’s an SRL?

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    The SRL (société à responsabilité limitée) is a popular business type in Belgium. The most important characteristic of an SRL is the limited liability of shareholders. This means that, in case of bankruptcy, creditors will only be able to make a claim to the company assets – not the personal capital of shareholders. 
  • 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. 
  • 29 July 2019

    Social Elections 2020: get ready now

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    Does your company employ at least 50 full-time equivalents? Then the upcoming social elections of May 2020 need your attention: you must now prepare the first deadlines for the establishment or renewal of your company's consultative bodies.
  • 13 November 2018

    The unity statue for blue-and white-collar workers

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    notice period | waiting day | medical check | application leave | trial period | outplacement   On January 1 2014 the unity statute came into force. Partena Professional is here to guide you through the changes.
  • 06 November 2018

    Taking over a business

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    Give your business a new direction, with a merger or acquisition! By taking over a company or merging with another company, you can make your own business stronger and more profitable - if you do it right. Because a take-over or merger is a sizeable challenge, where you cannot leave anything to chance: administration, finance, personnel, ... 1+1 = 1!
  • 06 November 2018

    Business's growth

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    Stimulate and reinforce your business's growth Your business is going like an express train and is expanding fast. Great! Now it's a matter of managing your business's growth optimally and making sure it doesn't come off the rails ... 
  • 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.
  • 06 November 2018

    Do you want to sell your business? Make sure you don't overlook anything!

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    Want to call it a day? Or to take things a bit easier after an illness or accident? Are you dreaming of taking a new direction and setting up a different business? If you decide to sell your business, it boils down to preparing thoroughly: from the administrative, employment legislation and mental viewpoint.
  • 06 November 2018

    Cessation

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    Actions and procedures when you close down your business