Checklist – How to start as an employer in Belgium
Are you opening a branch in Belgium with foreign or Belgian staff, as a foreign employer? This is a big step, requesting your attention for the various formalities to be taken care of. But besides applying for the necessary permits to work/live in Belgium, what do you need to think of when starting with staff in Belgium? Our checklist provides an overview.
What does the checklist cover?
The checklist provides an overview of the following steps
- Which obligations and formalities must I go through?
- Which internal documents must be prepared?
- What are the steps involved in starting each new employee?
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