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📘 Insurance for sole proprietorships in Belgium

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All the questions you might have before starting with us

Become self-employed and start your own business

You're a few clicks away from becoming your own boss

How do I register as self-employed in Belgium?

The first choice you face when establishing a business is between setting up a sole proprietorship or a company. Each have advantages.

What it means to be a one person company or partnership.

Should I ask for a VAT-ID (USt-ID)? (as a Kleinunternehmer or subject to VAT)

How to read letters you receive from the Finanzamt?

If you make less that 25.000€ turnover per year, you can be recognized as Small business and will not charge VAT. Here is how it works.

What are the criteria to register as Kleinunternehmer

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Register as a Self-Employed

In this article, we decode what the different tax numbers mean and explain how and where to get them from.

🇩🇪 Freelancing in Germany: Understanding your tax numbers

Everything you need to know about your taxes? There is no short answer for this, but a little overview anyway:

What are my tax obligations?

🇩🇪Single Entry vs Double Entry Book-keeping

Understanding Your Salary as a One-Person Company in Belgium (BV/SRL)

Guide to your tax obligations

You’ve taken the first big step - now here’s what happens next and how to make the most of the waiting time.

I submitted my Fragebogen: What happens next?

Here’s what to check, who to contact, and how to move things forward.

It’s been over 6 weeks and I still haven’t received my Steuernummer (tax number): What should I do?

Here are your legal options - and how to keep your business moving in the meantime.

I don’t have my Steuernummer (tax number) yet, but I need to invoice a client: What can I do?

Your step-by-step guide to fill out the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung - and register your self-employment with confidence.

How to fill out the Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung (tax registration questionnaire)

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Everything you need to know about tax registration as a freelancer in Germany

"Fragebogen zur steuerlichen Erfassung" - tax registration questionnaire

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