• 24 October 2023

    Regularisation of social security contributions: how does it work?

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    As a self-employed person, you pay quarterly social security contributions. These are calculated based on your estimated income. When the tax authorities forward your actual income to your social security fund 2 to 3 years later, the fund calculates your actual and final social security contributions. After this final calculation, there will be a regularisation.
  • 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. 
  • 12 November 2018

    Taking out an individual pension plan (IPP).

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    If you carry out your self-employed activity within the context of a partnership company, you can make contributions to a pension fund via a group insurance policy or an Individual Pension Plan (IPP).
  • 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.  
  • 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.
  • 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.  
  • 14 November 2018

    Supplementary Pension for the Self-employed (VAPZ)

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    Supplementing your statutory pension Concerned that your statutory pension won't be enough to guarantee a comfortable standard of living after your self-employed career? There's a solution! Accrue a supplementary pension (VAPZ) with contributions to your social security insurance fund.
  • 25 October 2023

    Training, information sessions, webinars, and events by Partena Professional

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    Of u nu ondernemer, accountant of HR-medewerker bent, onze kleine workshops en grotere infosessies houden u up-to-date en geven u concrete tips om meteen toe te passen.  Bekijk het aanbod hieronder en schrijf u snel in. Het aantal plaatsen is beperkt.
  • 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?
  • 24 October 2023

    What are your rights and obligations as a self-employed person?

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    When you're self-employed, you have to pay social security contributions. In return, you get certain social rights. You also have certain obligations as a self-employed person. This page explains your rights and obligations.