Buy a Shelf Company in Belgium

A presentation brought to you by ourBelgian law firm

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Investing in Belgium >>

• Belgium is a central European country with an open economy that welcomes foreign investors.

• The country has a very well developed infrastructure and it is a prime location for international businesses as well as import and export companies.

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>> Investing in Belgium

• The main advantages of investing in Belgium include:

a central location in Europe; qualified workforce; incentives for investors.

• The experts at our law firm in Belgium can help you open a company and perform any business and trade activities in the country.

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The Shelf Company in Belgium

• The Belgian shelf company is essentially a legal entity that has been incorporated but has not yet performed any trade activities.

• A ready-made company in Belgium has all of its necessary permits and approvals for functioning.

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Why Purchase a Shelf Company in Belgium?

• Investors in Belgium buy a shelf company in order to avoid the company incorporation procedure.

• It is a good option if you want to start any business activity right away.

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The Advantages of Buying a Belgian Shelf Company >>

• Many foreign investors choose to buy such a company because it can begin performing business activities right away.

• The shelf company will have all its documents in order, all its payments up to date and the investors will see no setback when engaging in business activities.

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>> The Advantages of Buying a Belgian Shelf Company

• These Belgian companies have more credibility when wanting to obtain corporate credit. The shelf company has no bad payments history, no creditors that claim liabilities and is in no danger of liquidation or dissolution.

 • Some business partners may prefer to engage in

business activities with a company that has longevity. Customers will also be more likely to trust a company that has been established for a longer time.

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Corporate Tax Compliance in Belgium

• Any company in Belgium, including any type of purchased shelf company, must pay a corporate tax and must observe the requirements for annual filing.

• Double tax treaties can provide a certain degree of tax relief and are advantageous for foreign investors who choose to make such a company purchase.

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Professional Legal Services in Belgium >>

• Our law firm in Belgium can make all the necessary arrangements so that you can buy a Belgian shelf company.

•  Our experts will help you with company due diligence and with drawing up any needed documents.

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>> Professional Legal Services in Belgium

• Legal assistance can be of great importance when buying an aged company and our Belgian lawyers have the necessary experience to help you make the right choice.

 

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Thank You for Your Attention!

For more information please contact us at:

 (+44)203-287 0408 (for international clients)

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