Why invest in Flanders?

  • Close to Europe’s institutions & purchasing power
  • We speak your language
  • 4th most productive workforce in the world
  • Cutting-edge infrastructure 
  • Set up a business in 4 days
  • Pay 0 social security for your 1st employee

More reasons to invest in Flanders

4 days
to set up a business
#4
worldwide for workforce productivity
best
R&D incentives in Europe
#4
in the world for education
pay 0
social security for 1st employee
#2
in Europe for innovation efforts
most
globalized country
#8
in the Global Workforce Happiness Index

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  • We can introduce you to other companies, banks and regulators
  • We organize site visits to real estate locations
  • We assist with all legal aspects of setting up a business
  • We're an official government agency
  • Our services are completely free
  • We are a team of international experts

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