Wallonia-Belgium, your smart move
We can help fix the issues that are facing your business right now, because not only do we offer the perfect location, but we also give the experienced advice needed to drive your business forward. So the best way to find out how, is to contact us by phone or email - free of charge, no strings attached and of course, with full confidentiality.
Contact us ! Call us on +44207 245 4164 or fill in the form and we'll get back to you.
Wallonia-Belgium sits in a central location in the heart of Western Europe
- A central location in the heart of Western Europe
- The epicenter of Europe’s purchasing power
- Liège airport: best cargo airport 2020
- Interconnected with 6 sea ports
- 2 hours from London
- Proximity to European decision-makers
We’re also a digital frontrunner
Our investment incentives support your business and help it grow
- Investment incentives
- Investment grants up to 30% of your investment for SMEs and up to 10% for large companies
- Innovation grants
- Employment subsidies
- Tax incentives
- Grants for Eco-friendly initiatives
- No withholding tax on dividends transferred abroad
- Total corporate tax exemption of the dividends received
- No Capital gain tax on shares
- Tax Consolidation through deduction of the group contribution
- Transparent fiscal rulings (prior agreement with the Fiscal Administration on Corporate Tax Rate)
- Take advantage of our unique Double Tax Agreement with Hong-Kong that allows to transfer dividends tax-free to Belgium. Bear in mind that HK taxes profits sourced outside HK at a rate of 0%. Therefore, these cannot be taxed again in Belgium.
We offer significant financial incentives for innovation and R&D companies
- Tax incentives for Research & Development & Innovation
- Leading patent box in Europe
- An effective tax rate of 3.75% on the commercialisation of your research
- R&D grants from 35% to 80% of the total investment
- R&D Tax credits
- R&D Employment Tax Incentive, including exemptions of up to 80% from payroll withholding tax (researchers, academic staff and highly skilled staff)
- Expatriate Tax Status in R&D
Contact us ! Call us on +44207 245 4164 or fill in the form and we'll get back to you.
There’s a unique tax scheme for expatriates
At Wallonia-Belgium we encourage innovation and foster cutting edge industries
Wallonia-Belgium is a true innovation hub, fostering ties between industry, academics and government. It is home to one of the leading business and knowledge ecosystems in the following industries:
We have simplified customs and excises
And life in Belgium is pretty good too
- Quality of life
- Reliable and affordable healthcare system
- Academic excellence
- High standard of living
- An open Business Community eager to welcome you
- Start-up friendly
Who are Wallonia Export & Investment Agency ? Learn more about us here
- Wallonia Export & Investment Agency is an official government agency, dedicated to bringing innovative and dynamic companies to invest and establish operations in the Walloon region of Belgium.
- Our services are completely free of charge
- Our offices are located at the Belgian Embassy in London and you can also rely on our extensive team of experts in Belgium who are dedicated to assist you in any matter
What can we do for you?
- Investment Support
- Export Support and Incentives
- Technological Support
- We assist with all legal aspects of setting up a business
- We offer links to local authorities, universities and technological partners thanks to special relationships with local Economic Development Agencies and the Science Parks of Wallonia
- We organise visits to real estate locations
- We introduce you to other companies, banks and regulators
- We put you in touch with trustworthy specialized services such as tax, legal, HR and Finance
- We assist in recruitment
- We actively contribute to the international growth of your company with the support of our worldwide network
Contact us ! Call us on +44207 245 4164 or fill in the form and we'll get back to you.
