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Our areas of expertise include
- Market development
- Administrative support
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Corporate
- Company formation
- Acquisition of a company (M&A)
- Compliance
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Employment
- Personnel
- Secondment
- Compliance
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Commercial
- Distribution, contracts & GTC
- Debt collection
- Litigation
- Enforcement
Central point of contact for Belgium
Euregio Law & Tax is the point of contact for foreign companies in Belgium for company formation, contract law, personnel, M&A, litigation and tax. Unlike other law firms, Euregio Law & Tax employs multilingual lawyers who can advise you on all legal matters relating to Belgian law. We are therefore a full-service law firm for all legal issues of international entrepreneurs in Belgium.
Foreign companies operating in Belgium encounter a wide range of challenges on a daily basis. We are committed to providing comprehensive support and developing practical solutions that will maximise their benefits. Cross-border activities require individualised approaches and specific solutions. To this end, we have established our International Desk to cater to the needs of companies from all around the world.
Our law firm has a proven track record of assisting and advising foreign companies based in Belgium or with other links to Belgium. These links may include a French parent company with a Belgian subsidiary (see company formation in Belgium) or with Belgian employees (see personnel in Belgium). In addition, we provide guidance to foreign companies with business partners in Belgium on matters such as distribution, contracts and general terms and conditions. We also offer our international clients comprehensive support in legal disputes before Belgian courts (see litigation in Belgium).
As a leading law firm specialising in cross-border legal services, we possess unique insights into the operational dynamics of foreign businesses in Belgium. This unique insight allows us to provide unparalleled assistance to foreign clients with interests in Belgium. We are committed to offering our clients comprehensive legal advice and support across all areas of law.
Our International Desk provides expert legal and tax support to foreign companies entering the Belgian market. Our lawyers are highly qualified, multilingual and ready to provide you with advice and assistance. The various specialisations of our firm and our extensive network enable us to provide foreign companies with comprehensive support for their activities in Belgium. Our solutions are proven, solution-oriented and goal-oriented. This commitment to excellence has established our one-stop shop for doing business in Belgium!
Should you require any assistance, please contact Ms Evelyne Ruland or Thomas Hermie at the International Desk. Evelyne has specialised in representing foreign companies in Belgium since the early days of her career as a lawyer. Thomas Hermie has worked for prominent law firms for several years. Together with his team of tax lawyers and tax advisors, he looks after the tax affairs of our foreign clients.
Consultancy and litigation
Our International Desk provides expert assistance and advisory services to foreign entrepreneurs operating in the Belgian economy. We offer guidance on Belgian legal matters and support in legal proceedings pending in Belgium. We serve as your primary liaison for all legal and tax-related matters concerning your operations in Belgium, offering specialized guidance to foreign companies, with a focus on employment law, commercial and corporate law, and tax law.
We consider it our duty to provide comprehensive guidance to our foreign clientele in their native language or in a language with which they are familiar. We recognise that cross-border matters are complex enough, and the subtleties are often lost if support is not provided in the client’s native language.
Frequent topics on which we advise foreign companies and conduct court proceedings are:
- Formation of a Belgian company or establishment of a branch in Belgium (see company formation in Belgium)
- Drafting and reviewing contracts under Belgian law (see distribution, contracts & general terms and conditions in Belgium)
- Employment law issues in connection with Belgian employees (e.g. recruitment and dismissal) (see personnel in Belgium)
- International employment and secondment of employees to Belgium (see secondment to Belgium)
- Takeover of a Belgian company by a foreign company (see Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A))
- Collection of receivables from Belgian customers or business partners (see litigation and enforcement in Belgium)
- Tax consequences of a business presence in Belgium (see tax law)
Our law firm has many years of practical experience in supporting the cross-border activities of foreign entrepreneurs in Belgium. We closely monitor developments in both countries to ensure that we can provide you with competent support in all tax and legal matters. We have also established a wide network of international advisors, including tax consultants and lawyers, with whom we work closely. We can therefore establish a link between our foreign clients and these advisors. We invite you to contact us for a non-binding offer.
We bridge the differences between other countries and Belgium
Operating in Belgium can present a range of opportunities and advantages for foreign companies, but it is essential to recognise and address potential legal issues during the market entry process. Despite the EU single market, the legal systems in Belgium and other EU countries can still differ significantly. Additionally, national legal systems may not fully consider the unique aspects of cross-border business transactions, resulting in a lack of harmonisation. This can hinder the development of cross-border activities, create additional administrative burdens and lead to complex legal issues.
Nevertheless, there is no need for concern: our law firm will rapidly provide foreign companies with the right perspective and help with expert advice, so that you can concentrate on your core business and your success in Belgium.
All-round carefree package
By combining our expertise, we are able to offer foreign companies comprehensive legal and tax support. For instance, we can assist you in preparing your activities in Belgium (see market development in Belgium), in setting up a Belgian subsidiary and in the day-to-day tax and legal issues that a presence in Belgium entails.
We are committed to contributing to your success through the advice we provide. To ensure a seamless entry into the Belgian market, we have expanded our services in collaboration with Belgian partners. We work with permanent partners in various sectors to establish and support Belgian subsidiaries and branches: These include accountants, tax advisors, notaries, and bailiffs. In addition, our extensive network can assist with a variety of services, including opening a bank account, setting up a registered or representative office, obtaining insurance, and establishing a Belgian payroll. For an overview of the services we and our partners offer, and to obtain a quote for these services, please visit our company formation in Belgium page.
In this way, we offer you a comprehensive service for your market entry in Belgium, where we will provide guidance throughout the entire process in close coordination with our partners. You will not be required to seek out partners in a country with which you are not yet familiar. We will assemble a skilled team of specialists, tailored to your needs, and act as your single point of contact. In short, we can take all the worries out of your company’s hands, both at the start of your activities in Belgium and for the duration of your stay there.
Welcome to Belgium and good luck!
Mr. Wirtz handled our case professionally and reliably, with results that fully met our expectations. We will certainly turn to him again for any future legal matters in Belgium.
Marco Wirtz advises our Belgian subsidiary on corporate law, intellectual property, and employment law. We consistently receive accurate, concrete, and timely answers to our questions. We wholeheartedly recommend Marco Wirtz, especially to foreign companies seeking legal advice in Belgium.
Support with legal matters under Belgian law
Mr. Wirtz has provided our firm with highly competent support in cross-border legal matters. We would gladly call on his assistance again if needed.
Do you have any questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our International Desk. Our lawyers will be happy to assist you.
