• 08 February 2019

    Starting your own business was never this easy

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    Do you have an idea, the drive to do business or the skills? Thanks to our expertise, your dreams come true. Rely on our professional coaching that guides you step by step. Start your business with peace of mind.
  • 01 February 2019

    About Partena Professional

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    "Supporting entrepreneurs": that is Partena Professional’s mission. As business entrepreneurs, you take care of the foundations of our economy. Partena Professional will support your passion by being the perfect partner for your plans with the same dedication and ambition.
  • 24 October 2023

    What are social security contributions?

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    As a self-employed person, you have to pay quarterly social contributions. But what exactly are social contributions? Why do you have to pay them? And how are they calculated? You'll read it here. 
  • 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!
  • 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.   
  • 05 November 2018

    Employee travel expenses

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    Compensating for your employees' travel expenses Do your employees make use of public transport to get to and from work? Then you are legally obligated to compensate them for their travel expenses.  
  • 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

    Dreams Lab: from business dream to dream business

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    Are you itching to start your own business, but don’t know how? Partena Professional’s Dreams Lab programme boosts your future business by providing you with professional support in every phase of your company’s development.  No matter where you’re at with your project, from a fun idea to a complete concept, we can help. 
  • 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. 
  • 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.