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Company Formation in Belgium F.A.Q
We offer Company Formation Services in Belgium and information on how to incorporate a Belgian company, register for VAT, establish a bank account and set up a virtual office in Belgium.
1. What is the minimum share capital of a Belgian BVBA/SPRL (Private Limited Liability Company)?
In order to form a Belgian Limited Liability Company the law requires a minimum capital of 18.550 EUR. However before commencing the registration procedure only 6.500 EUR must be paid up.
2. What is the minimum share capital for a Belgian NV/SA (Joint Stock Company)?
Forming a Belgian Joint Stock Company requires a minimum capital of 61.500 EUR. The capital is covered by shares. Prior to the registration procedure the shareholders must pay at least 20%.
3. Are there any special requirements for establishing an LLC in Belgium?
In order to form a company in Belgium the founders must decide on the company type best suited for their needs. A Belgian Limited Liability Company can be set up by at least one shareholder who is not required to be Belgian citizen, or to reside in Belgium. From the legal point of view the incorporators of the company may be private individuals or legal entities also represented by private individuals. Also documentation must be translated into French, if the company will reside in the southern part of Belgium, or Dutch if the company will reside in the northern part of the country. The Belgian Limited Liability company is required to have a registered office, or a virtual office, for tax purposes.
4. How can I open a bank account in Belgium?
In order to set up a company, the Belgian Law requires its founders to open a bank account. The first step is to open a temporary bank account in which the initial capital will be deposited. After this procedure, the bank account is blocked and reopened after the company obtains the registration certificate.
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Company Formation in Belgium
BridgeWest provides company formation in Belgium. Our assistance includes: > drafting the Articles of Association (necessary for the company incorporation in Belgium); The Articles of Association of the Belgian company can be signed through Power of Attorney (the same applies to Public Notary proceedings, a step required by Belgian Law). > drafting all other documents required for the incorporation…
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1. What is the minimum share capital of a Belgian BVBA/SPRL (Private Limited Liability Company)? In order to set up a Belgian NV/SA or Limited Liability Company the law requires a minimum capital of 18.550 EUR. However before commencing the registration procedure only 6.500 EUR must be paid up. As t ...
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