Setting up a business in Brussels
The Brussels Capital Region makes entrepreneurship easy. Starting your entrepreneurial adventure in Brussels is now easier and more achievable thanks to recent regulatory simplifications. Find all the information you need to start your own business.
Start your CBE registration at an business counters
The first thing to do is obtain your company number from an approved enterprise counter.
Find abusiness counterDemonstrate your professional skills
Management knowledge is no longer required, but professional skills are still essential for certain activities. Find out about the activities involved.
Demonstrate your skillsRequest your specific permits
Some activities require specific permits before they can begin. Find out about the permits required for your area.
See specific activitiesReceive grants
Take advantage of grants intended to give your project a boost. These financial incentives cover part of your expenses, whether for training, equipment acquisition, consultancy services, childcare, membership of a coworking space, or even taking part in international trade fairs.
See available grantsAre you a non-European national? Apply for your professional card
Non-European nationals need a "professional card" to be self-employed in Belgium.
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