Belgium Company Formation

Belgium Besloten Vennootschap met Beperkte Aansprakelijkheid (BVBA) Company Formation

The majority of foreign-owned companies in Belgium are Besloten Vennootschap met Beperkte Aansprakelijkheid (BVBA) companies. Similar to limited companies in the UK, and GmbH companies in Austria and Germany. A BVBA is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from the individuals who run it.

A Belgian BVBA reduces the tax burden on shareholders by providing access to the large network of double taxation treaties Belgium has signed with other nations across the world.

Company Name

The company name must be unique and not deceptively similar to any other company registered in Belgium. We are able to conduct a company name check to ensure your proposed company name will be approved by the Belgium authorities.

Registered Office

Companies in Belgium must have a registered office in Belgium. This is where official company documents may be legally served and also where the company director and shareholder registers must be kept. We will  provide a registered office as part of our incorporation package.

Directors

Only one director is required to incorporate in Belgium and there are no restrictions on the nationality or residency.

Shareholders

Only one shareholder is required , there are no restrictions on nationality.

Share Capital

The minimum share capital requirement is replaced by the obligation for the shareholders of a BV/SRL to ensure that there are sufficient funds to carry out its intended activities.

Filing Requirements

Annual financial statements  and annual returns must be filed with the Belgian Authorities.

Timescale

Once we have received all the necessary information and documentation, including identification documents for the director and shareholders, the incorporation process in complete in two weeks.

Belgium Company Formation Fees

We offer an all inclusive Belgium Company Incorporation Service

Your company will be incorporated using your chosen name and we will ensure that the procedure is as simple as possible.  A two year business financial plan is required and forms part of the formation services.  This must contain a description and justification of the amount of the initial capital and detail how the initial capital will cover the operations of the company for at least the first two years. At least one of the directors must have a professional, higher education qualification

The whole incorporation process can be completed online and we will administer the preparation and filing of all registration forms on your behalf.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have without any obligation.

Proof of Identity

As part of our due diligence we require proof of identity in the form of a passport copy for all directors and shareholders with up to date proof of residency.

Travel

To set up your company a visit to Belgium is not usually required.