The document is a presentation by Imm Willems, director of StartupsBe, representing BeTech. It discusses the growth of startups in Europe and Belgium, and outlines a vision for Belgium to have 10,000 startups creating 100,000 jobs within 5 years. To achieve this vision, the presentation promotes supporting startups through initiatives like Startup, Inc - a new type of limited liability company that provides protections for startups. It also encourages mentoring startups, cultivating entrepreneurship, and being proud of the Belgian startup ecosystem.
15. Startup, Inc.
new
type
of
limited
liability
company
that
provides
startups
with
protec)on
in
the
early
stage,
to
overcome
the
valley
of
death
16. Startup, Inc.
Founder-‐owned
for
at
least
50%+
In
business
less
than
5
years
With
a
maximum
of
10
employees
With
a
revenue
under
€2
million
In
a
company
comprised
of
at
least
2
persons
17. Startup, Inc.
Easy
crea)on
and
shutdown
of
businesses
online
A
tax
shelter
that
encourages
risk
investments
in
startups
Easier
hiring
and
firing
Elimina)on
or
reduc)on
of
social
charges
when
there
is
no
revenue
yet
Simplified
taxa)on
under
a
certain
threshold
Tax
on
capital
gains
(we
win,
you
win)