BridgeWest provides a wide range of legal services in Belgium through our affiliated Belgian lawyers and Law Firms in Brussels and other major cities in Belgium. We are mainly specialized in the main aspects of Belgian Commercial Law, including Company Formation, Debt Collection, Commercial Disputes and Litigation, Belgian Real Estate Law and certain areas of Intellectual Property Law (such as Trademark Registration for instance).
You can find some of our main areas of expertise below:
Company Formation in Belgium
Our lawyers will provide immediate assistance with company registration in Belgium in matters like official registration, structure, financing, taxation, office registration. We handle both Belgian Limited Liability or Joint-Stock company formations.
Debt Collection in Belgium
BridgeWest provides legal assistance for the recuperation of debts from Belgian companies through pre-trial proceedings (official notifications to the debtor, negotiations etc.) as well as trial representation.
Mergers and Acquisitions in Belgium
Mergers and Acquisitions as well other corporate restructuring on the Belgian market.
Due Diligence in Belgium
This refers to both corporate due diligence (performing certain verifications of Belgian business partners for instance) as well as real estate due diligence (offering a verification of a real estate property to be purchased in Belgium).
Taxation Advice and Planning in Belgium
Advice on any Belgian tax and taxation methods, planning for the minimization of taxes, taxes involved with ownership and transfer of real estate.
Belgium admits various forms of business on its territory, and is well-known in Europe for the reduced period of time for the incorporation of a fully functional company. Although entrepreneurs may choose from a variety of legal structures, the most common forms are the public and private limited co ...
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 ...
Many foreign companies wishing to invest in Belgium usually open a branch or a subsidiary in the country. However a Belgian branch is not regarded as a separate entity from the foreign parent company whereas the subsidiary is considered a separate Belgian company. The branch is an extension of the p ...
Entrepreneurs who wish to invest in Belgium have various alternatives, out of which acquiring a Belgian shelf or readymade company, may be the quickest. A Belgium "off the shelf" company is an already established business entity which is usually dormant or inactive. This type of company sh ...
1. What is the corporate tax in Belgium? The corporate income tax rate on the total income of resident companies in Belgium is 33, 99% and it includes a 3% called 'crisis surcharge', which was introduced by the Belgian government in 1993, as a crisis complementary tax contributing to social security ...
Call us now at +44 203 287 0408 to set up an appointment with our lawyers in Brussels, Belgium. Alternatively you can incorporate your company without traveling to Belgium.
As a BridgeWest client, you will beneficiate from the joint expertize of local lawyers and international consultants. Together we will be able to offer you the specialized help you require for your business start-up in Belgium.