About Brussels Economy and Employment

Our principal missions are :

• To develop the economy 
  We encourage sustainable economic development, taking into account the specific nature of the Brussels economy.

• To support employment
  We support those creating employment in the Brussels-Capital Region.

Support measures and protection

Brussels Economy and Employment offers services to entrepreneurs, self-employed and enterprises : grants, financing for calls for projects, financing for certified businesses, training support (paid educational leave, training fund for service voucher companies), food analyses, etc. The administration organises Central Jury examinations regarding management knowledge and for accessing certain professions.

Businesses have to apply for certain authorisations with Brussels Economy and Employment : employment authorisations to employ a non-European national or to start a travel agency, certifications for temporary employment agencies and service voucher companies, registration of touristic accomodation, etc.

We also provide an inspection policy.

Organisation

The administration consists of around 250 staff. It is made up of 3 departments: the Economy department, the Employment department and the Coordination and Finances Directorate for the cross-cutting aspects (HR, legal issues, etc.).

Consult Brussels Economy and Employment's organisation chart  (in French)

Strategies

Discover the Region's strategies with regard to economyn employment and urban agriculture (in French or Dutch)

At your service

We strive to serve you at best. Should you have a complaint about the treatment of a case, please contact the complaint department. 

Useful links

Check our useful links:

• Starting a business
• Job seeking
• Trainings
• Mobility

Activity reports

Activity reports are available in French or Dutch.