Overseas Company Registration

Belgian Company Registration

2023-04-28

Process of company registration in Belgium

1. Confirm the company name and type;

2. Provide guidance on providing relevant registration information and notarization;

3. Organize the registration information;

4. The company registration can be completed in about 15 working days, and a full set of documents including the company business license can be obtained.

 

Conditions for company registration in Belgium

1. Company shareholders: at least 1 founder, no requirement for the founder's residence, shareholders can also serve as directors;

2. Company directors: at least 1, not necessarily a Belgian resident, but it is better to appoint a Belgian resident board of directors;

3. Registered capital: minimum 18,550 euros (paid) for a limited liability company, 61,500 euros for a joint stock company;

4. Registered address: 1 local valid registered address is required;

5. When opening a capital verification account: each director needs to go to a Belgian bank for an interview. Therefore, at this stage, it is required to have a nominal director to assist the company in opening a capital verification account;

6. Apply for a VAT number and draft articles of association.

 

II. Documents required for company registration in Belgium:

1. Name of the Belgian company;

2. Business scope of the company;

3. Passports of shareholders and directors (must be authenticated by the embassy);

4. Articles of association (need to be notarized by a legal notary);

5. Proof of residential address (such as electricity bill, bank statement, etc.);

6. Three-year business development plan (please ask a Belgian lawyer to write it);

7. Financial plan (must be written by a Belgian accountant).