Employers are expected to be fully aware of and apply human resources legislation and regulations. This is not always possible, especially when employees are stationed abroad. In that case, you must be able to count on a solid partner who has all the knowledge in-house. At Interfisc, we take care of your employees across the border, allowing you to fully focus on your core business.

Local employees in Belgium, with or without a registered place of business

In several countries, it is possible to offer your products or services through a local employee without the need to have your own registered office there for this purpose. This can, however, often be subject to certain restrictions as to the nature of your activities as a foreign company without a registered office in the country in question.

Please also note that, in principle, Belgian social security will apply to your employees residing in Belgium, whether they work exclusively or partially in that country. In addition, Belgian tax regulations will apply to the income they earn in Belgium and you will be obliged to observe Belgian employment law.

Payroll costs in Belgium

One of the first questions you could be confronted with before taking on an employee in Belgium, is the high level of payroll costs in the country.

In our factsheet Personnel in Belgium, available for downloading below, please find an overview of the employee benefits package that is customary in Belgium and the associated costs, calculated on an annual basis.

The overview of the costs gives you an insight into the terms and conditions of employment that are customary in Belgium, based on which you can decide whether it is worth having an employee in Belgium. As soon as you make this decision, we are happy to help you make a suitable offer for your employee. This means that you will be well-prepared for negotiating with your employee.

Additional employer obligations in Belgium

In view of the complexity of and, possibly, inadequate knowledge of Belgian legislation in your organisation, we recommend that you do not limit yourself to the financial aspects only. Our factsheets provide you with a detailed explanation of everything involved.

We provide you with an overall picture of these Belgian rules: