MO CONSULT · BELGIUM
Become self-employed in Belgium: registration and VAT
Starting as a sole trader in Belgium involves enterprise registration, checking your VAT position and joining a social insurance fund. MO Consult prepares your file and follows up these formalities with Liantis.
Prepare my registrationYou are submitting a registration request. Services, costs and timeframes will be confirmed with you after your file is reviewed.
What are the steps?
Specify your activity, preferred start date and intended social status.
Check the requirements and permits for your activity and personal situation.
Prepare enterprise registration and establishment-unit details with Liantis.
Arrange VAT identification where required and social insurance affiliation before starting.
Which documents should I prepare?
- Identity document, contact details and address of the entrepreneur.
- Description of the activity and the locations where you will operate.
- Preferred start date and information about any other professional activity.
- Bank details and any supporting documents required for the formalities.
What budget and timeframe should I expect?
The budget depends on the support provided, the required formalities and third-party fees. Request a quote that distinguishes these items. The timeframe depends on a complete file and the availability of the parties involved. MO Consult discusses the next steps after reviewing your situation.
How MO Consult supports you
MO Consult gathers your information, checks your documents and coordinates the parties involved. For registrations and social affiliations handled by Liantis, MO Consult prepares and follows up the requests with its partner. A request submitted through this website must be reviewed before any administrative confirmation.
MO Consult supports people starting a business in Belgium. To prepare your file: info@moconsult.be.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between an enterprise number and a VAT number?
The enterprise number identifies a business in the Belgian enterprise register. If the activity is subject to VAT, this number must also be activated for VAT.
Does MO Consult work with Liantis?
Yes. MO Consult works with Liantis to prepare and follow up registrations and social affiliations. Your situation and the required documents are checked before submission.
Can self-employment be a secondary occupation?
Eligibility depends on your other professional activity and the applicable social conditions. MO Consult reviews these details with you and Liantis before the status is confirmed.
Sources and review
Official sources explain the general rules. MO Consult reviews your situation before proceeding with the formalities.