Freelancing & self-employment

Practical advice for freelancers and the self-employed: getting started, registering and growing.

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Freelancing & self-employment

Becoming self-employed on the side in Belgium

Starting a self-employed activity alongside a job: conditions of the status, social contributions 2026, steps at the CBE and for VAT, rules for the unemployed and a business account.

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Freelancing & self-employment

How to become self-employed in Belgium: the steps

Conditions, registration with the CBE, social insurance fund, VAT and 2026 contributions: the steps to become self-employed as a main occupation in Belgium, primostarter status included.

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