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LEGAL SERVICES
IN BELGIUM
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Legal Services Offered by
our Belgian Law Firm >>
• Our law firm in Belgium provides clients with a
complete set of legal services:
Formation of Belgian Companies
Establishment of Subsidiaries and/or Branches
in Belgium
Special Permits or Licenses for Company Activities
Assistance for Mergers and Acquisitions
Procedures in Belgium

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>> Legal Services Offered
by our Belgian Law Firm
• Our law firm in Belgium provides clients with a
complete set of legal services:
Liquidation and Dissolution of Belgium Companies
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tax Advice and Planning

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Formation of Belgium
Companies >>
• If you are interested in opening a company in
Belgium, our Belgian lawyers can help you with the
legal procedures.
• We also offer services related to company formation
in Belgium, such as company domiciliation, accounting
services etc.

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>> Formation of Belgium
Companies
• Our Belgian law firm provides legal assistance
and representation for the formation of:
BVBA/SPRL (limited liability company) - is a type of
structure in Belgium formed by one or more persons and is
generally considered to be the legal form best suited for a
small or medium business.
NV/SA (Belgian Public Limited Company) - is a type of
structure in Belgium, which is mainly focused on the capital
contribution of the shareholders.

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Subsidiaries and/or
Branches in Belgium
• Are you planning to expand your business in
Belgium?
• You can choose to open a representative office, a
subsidiary or a branch in Belgium.
 What is a branch?
A branch in Belgium is an extension of a foreign company. It
is not considered a legal entity so all the responsibilities for its
actions are taken by the parent company.
 What is a subsidiary?
A subsidiary in Belgium is a company with legal personality,
characterized by the fact that part of the capital is owned by a
foreign company.

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Special Permits or
Licenses in Belgium
• Depending on the type of business you want to open,
you might need a special permit or license in Belgium.
• Our law firm in Belgium offers assistance obtaining
permits and licenses needed in order to
conduct business activities in Belgium.

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Mergers and Acquisitions
in Belgium>>
• The relevant merger authority in Belgium is the
Belgian Competition Authority.
• The Book IV, also known as Protection of
Competition, holds the provisions that govern the
Belgian merger control.

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>>Mergers and
Acquisitions in Belgium
• For more information and legal assistance regarding
mergers and acquisitions in Belgium, you can
contact our Belgian lawyers.
• Our Belgian law firm will help you to purchase
shares in existing Belgian companies.

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Liquidation and Dissolution
of Belgian Companies
• The liquidation process in Belgium is regulated by
the amended Commercial Code by the Act of 19th of
March, published in the Belgian Official Gazette of 7
May 2012.
• If you need legal assistance related to the dissolution
or liquidation of Belgian companies as well as
bankruptcy procedures, our Belgian lawyers can
help you.

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Corporate and Commercial
Litigation in Belgium
• A litigation takes several years in Belgium before is
settled, especially if appeals are raised.
• A process in the Arbitration Court takes from eight
months to maximum two years to reach a verdict.
• Our lawyers will be able to represent you throughout all
the stages of litigation in Belgium.

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Tax Advice and Tax
Planning in Belgium
• The Belgium tax system is progressive, meaning that
the rates are higher depending on how high your income
is.
• Belgium does not apply capital gain taxes or wealth
taxes, but property tax, gift or inheritance are eligible.
• If you need advice on Belgian taxation methods and on
legal minimization of taxes, you may contact our law
firm.

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Legal Assistance
in Belgium
• For legal assistance related to company
formation in Belgium or any other legal
issues that you or your business may
encounter, you can ask for consultancy from
our lawyers in Belgium.

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Thank you for your
attention!
Please contact us for more information at:
(+44)203-287 0408
office@lawyersbelgium.com
http://www.lawyersbelgium.com/