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Employing in Belgium

Although Belgium doesn’t have a codified employment law several labour regulations at the Federal level work in tandem to protect workers’ rights. Employees in Belgium enjoy protections against discrimination based on age, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, and race.

Minimum wage

Belgian labour laws stipulate a mandated minimum wage for all workers. The minimum wage, which is one of the highest in the EU, is reviewed annually to sync with existing price levels.

The national minimum wage in Belgium is €2,029.88 a month for a 38h a week or €12.33 per hour.

Payroll cycle

For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly instalments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.

Note that by Belgian law, the employer has to pay an additional 13th month with the December pay payment. This is only mandatory for employees that have been employed by the company for at least half a year (i.e. start date as of July 1st of the current year). It is relatively common for employers to decide to pay the 13 month payment to everyone regardless.

Social security contribution

The employee's contribution to social security taxes is set at 13.07% of the gross pay.

The employer’s cost is between 25-27% depending on the date the employee was hired.

Belgian social security contributions cover:

  • Old-age and survivor’s pensions
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Insurance for occupational diseases
  • Family allowances
  • Sickness and disability benefits
Onboarding

We can help you get a new employee started in Belgium fast.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.

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Competitive benefits package in Belgium

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Health Insurance
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Mental health support
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Pension or 401(K)
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Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

The Kingdom of Belgium (Dutch: Koninkrijk België) is a sovereign state, situated in western Europe, and split into three autonomous regions and 10 provinces.

Ranking 14th on the human development index, and 17th on the GDP index, Belgium hosts one of Europe’s most vibrant labour markets, driven by a stable democracy & a diversified economy.

Capital City
Brussels
Currency
Euro
Languages
Dutch, French, German
Population size
11,492,641
Ease of doing business
Very easy
Payroll frequency
Monthly
VAT - standard rate
21%

Grow your team in Belgium with Remote

Want to employ workers in Belgium? Companies hiring in Belgium are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

Remote can employ team members in Belgium and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Belgium team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Belgium. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

Risks of misclassification

Belgium, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Belgium may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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Transparent Pricing in Belgium

Payroll

47

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  • Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
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Contractor Management

48

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  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with
  • Work with international contractors
  • Create, edit, and sign tailored, localised contracts
  • Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
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  • Hire without opening a local entity in 90+ countries
  • Onboarding with a dedicated specialist
  • Local payroll paid on time, every time
  • Compliance protections built-in
  • Competitive, flexible and localised benefits
  • Dedicated in-house experts for local support
  • Includes HR Essentials as standard