Why invest in Flanders?

  • Close to Europe’s institutions & purchasing power
  • We speak your language
  • 5th-most productive workforce in the world
  • Cutting-edge infrastructure 
  • Set up a business in 4 days
  • Pay 0 social security for your 1st employee                           

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Discover Flanders' post-Brexit opportunities

4 days
to set up a business
5th
for workforce productivity worldwide
best
R&D incentives in Europe
4th
in the world for education
pay 0
social security for 1st employee
2nd
in Europe for innovation efforts
3rd-
most globalized economy
8th
in the Global Workforce Happiness Index

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Why contact us?

  • 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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  • Tax system explained in-depth.
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