Residence Visa Belgium
As Belgium is one of the founding members of the European Union with a sound financial and legal climate, Belgian nationals are generally welcomed all over the world. Belgian citizenship gives you the right of establishment in all EU member states as well as in Switzerland.
Belgium does not offer citizenship by investment program like other countries, but residency by investment available for investors and business entrepreneurs.
Depending on your individual circumstances, citizenship may be obtained after five years of legal residence in Belgium. This is your legal right, by means of declaration, if fulfilling certain criteria. After 10 years of legal residence, a resident acquires the same right to become a Belgian citizen with even less conditions to comply with. Family reunion procedures are relatively straightforward.
Visa Benefits and advantages
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Belgium has no restrictions on dual citizenship. If you are a Pakistan national, then Pakistan has special provisions with Belgium, so that if receive Belgian passport, you dont lose Pakistan nationality. Please see our dual citizenship article on which countries Pakistan allows dual citizenship with. Belgium program is only suited to entrepreneurs and business investors who want to start a european company. It works through business formation route or company formation and creating jobs.
Belgium Residence Program
We offer a comprehensive Residence Program in Belgium package for foreigners and non-EU citizens seeking to obtain a residence permit in Belgium. Foreigners and non-EU persons can apply under the investor or business category, which typically involves either investing in a Belgian company or forming a new Belgian company with an office. As an employee of the company, you can easily qualify for the Belgian residence permit. It generally takes 3-8 months to get the residence permit issued to investors who form their company. The residence permit must be renewed annually for 3 years, after which you will qualify for a permanent residence permit.
You will qualify for citizenship by right in Belgium after 7 years of residence. With a residence permit issued by Belgium, you can travel to EU countries without a visa and stay for a maximum of 90 days within every 6-month period in EU Schengen countries. It typically takes 5 years to receive citizenship and a passport from Belgian authorities. Although a citizenship application can be submitted after 3 years of stay in Belgium, it usually takes 5 years to receive a Belgian passport due to lengthy processing times. The client is required to pass the language requirement in either French, German, or Dutch when applying for citizenship. A Belgian passport grants full EU citizenship, allowing you to live and work anywhere in Europe.
Fees and Charges
The costs associated with the Belgium program primarily include lawyer and processing fees, as well as the rental of an apartment, office, social contributions, etc. Belgium is a case-by-case solution and can vary in terms of pricing. The average cost until the citizenship stage is reached is EUR 350k – 500k. Payments are made in steps, but the first year can easily cost up to EUR 150,000. Therefore, we ask our clients to have at least EUR 300,000 at their disposal to start the Belgium program.
Services Provided
Establishing yourself or your business in Belgium requires securing relationships with key partners such as government officials, bankers, and corporate professionals. You need experienced consultants to build a network of contacts and help you become established in your new environment.
If you or your business need to purchase a property (real estate or commercial), we can assist as well. Our partners have decades of experience in the property business and can guide you through the entire property purchase procedure, from verifying property documents and preparing the necessary paperwork to finalizing the transaction, certifying the purchase with the Court, and filing your title with the Cadastre.
As you can see, we provide the following business services in Belgium:
- Corporate services, starting a business, incorporating a business with full legal and professional support.
- Obtaining a temporary or permanent residence, getting a work permit.
- Accounting, bookkeeping, translations, and interpreter services.
- Assistance with real estate purchase in Belgium, including property documents verification, legal guidance, support during the purchase procedure, confirmation of the purchase by the State Court, and recording property ownership in the Cadastre.
Visa-Free Travel
As Belgium is within the EU and the Schengen zone, a Belgian residence permit allows citizens whose passport normally requires a visa to enter this zone to travel anywhere within it without needing a visa. Once citizenship has been granted, a Belgian passport will allow visa-free travel to 170 countries, including the United States. Indeed, a Belgian passport is one of the best travel documents in the world.
Personal Taxation
Another important aspect to consider when becoming a resident of Belgium is the tax implications. As a resident of Belgium, your income is taxable under Belgian law. We offer the BVBA and SPRL, the most popular company types in Belgium. The Belgian BVBA company functions similarly to a Limited Liability Company, with a minimum share capital requirement of EUR 18,600. Taxes are approximately 30%, and annual returns must be filed every 12 months in accordance with Belgian regulations. With proper tax planning, you can substantially minimize your tax liability.
Any more questions about the Belgian Residence Program? Please get in contact with us.
Further information
For more information on how to obtain a residence permit in Belgium, please contact us.
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