Highlighting Flanders’ advantageous location in Europe, numerous foreign companies and multinationals have already invested in setting up or expanding their business in the region. But don’t take our word for it: the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures speak for themselves.
Flanders attracts multiple types of investments
Across many kinds of corporate activities, Flanders attracts a broad range of foreign greenfield investments as well as expansion projects, mergers and acquisitions.
Companies from around the world are investing in Flanders
In setting up or expanding your business in Flanders, you’ll join numerous multinational enterprises from around the globe.
Top 10 FDI investors in Flanders, 2019
| Ranking | Country of origin | # FDI projects |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 45 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 40 |
| 3 | UK | 28 |
| 4 | France | 23 |
| 5 | Germany | 22 |
| 6 | Switzerland | 13 |
| 7 | China | 10 |
| = | Denmark | 10 |
| 9 | Japan | 8 |
| 10 | Israel | 7 |
