• 16 June 2023

    A draft sector agreement for JC 124 (building sector)

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    The sectoral partners of JC 124 have concluded a sectoral agreement for the period 2023-2024. This agreement must be fully consistent with the RD of 13 May 2023 that sets the wage standard for the 2023 and 2024 period (0%).
  • 30 January 2024

    Time to prepare for the social balance sheet 2023!

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    A lot of companies will have to forward their social balance sheet to the National Bank of Belgium after the close of the financial year.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • 24 October 2023

    Health insurance policies

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    Life's dangers can have a considerable impact on your business as a self-employed entrepreneur as they can lead to unexpected hospitalisation or healthcare needs. That’s why it’s vital to give yourself and your employees the best possible health insurance coverage.  
  • 19 October 2023

    Protect yourself with additional insurance for entrepreneurs

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    Self-employed entrepreneurs have less social insurance than employees. That’s why you need to take charge of your social insurance. To protect you, your family and your business.   
  • 08 February 2019

    Are you an expert in your business? So are we!

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    Being self-employed doesn’t mean you are on your own. Partena Professional and a whole team of experts is ready to support you in the development of your company. This allows you to fully concentrate on your activities.
  • 01 December 2023

    2024 social elections: the start of the period of hidden protection is approaching

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    Staff representatives (both full and alternate) to the works council and/or the committee for prevention and protection at work are protected against dismissal.
  • 18 December 2023

    Artists: changes on 1 January 2024 (I)

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    The status for artists comes into force on 1 January 2024. This will lead to changes in the social and tax benefits available to them.
  • 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.