Visa & residency options
Combined residence + work, region-specific (Flemish, Walloon, Brussels).
Salary €60,998+ Flanders, €56,112+ Brussels-Wallonia 2024.
Self-employed non-EU nationals.
Residency: Unlimited residence after 5 years; citizenship after 5.
Tax & cost of living
Progressive 25–50% + municipal surcharge (~7%); expat regime 30% deduction up to €90,000.
- Rent (1BR city): €800–€1,300
- Meal out: €18
- Transport pass: €49/mo STIB Brussels
Banking & business setup
KBC, BNP Paribas Fortis, ING Belgium, Belfius, Revolut Belgium. National Number required; 1–2 weeks.
SRL/BV (LLC) no minimum capital since 2019 but realistic plan required, ~€1,500 notarial. Setup 5–15 days.
Living in country
Brussels EU quarter and Ixelles premium; Antwerp and Ghent excellent value. Communal registration (commune) mandatory within 8 days.
Mandatory mutuelle/ziekenfonds (~€8/mo); among Europe's best-rated systems.
Multilingual public schools (Dutch/French/German); European Schools for EU staff dependants.
EU institutions, pharma (UCB, GSK), logistics (DHL Brussels hub), AB InBev HQ.