A Belgium-based Employer of Record (EOR) makes hiring hassle-free for companies by taking care of the employment process without the need for the company to set up its legal entity. Acting as the main employer, the EOR handles everything from payroll and taxes to benefits management and compliance with local labor laws. Opting for EOR services in Belgium offers a straightforward approach for companies to grow their teams in the country without getting bogged down by the administrative challenges of international operations. This service not only guarantees adherence to local employment rules but also reduces legal risks for the foreign company.

Belgium Employment Laws

 
Minimum Wages: Belgium's minimum gross monthly wage is €1,954.99 per month.
 
Employer Taxes: Employer Taxes are approximately 27.52% - 32.5% of Gross salary. 

Working Hours: An employee’s working time is not to exceed eight hours per day and 38 hours per week.
 
Annual Leave: Employees are entitled to paid annual leave of at least four weeks within each calendar year,  provided they have worked full-time throughout the previous calendar year.

 
Probation Period:  Probationary periods (trial periods) are not permitted in Belgium, except for the first three days of a  temporary agency work arrangement.

Notice Period: The notice period varies depending on the length of employment. During the probationary period, it is up to 3 weeks, and for permanent employees, it ranges from two to thirteen weeks.

Termination: An employment contract can be terminated depending on the employment agreement between the parties by serving a notice period, payment of indemnity, or a combination of both. Employees with service over six months have the right to be informed of the reason for termination.

Severance Pay: Employees generally have no statutory entitlement to a severance payment on termination of their employment, except in some collective dismissals.
National Holidays: 10 National Holidays

1. Easter Monday 
2. Labour Day 
3. Ascension Day 
4. Whit Monday 
5. National Holiday 
6. Assumption of Mary
7. All Saints' Day 
8. Armistice 
9. Christmas Day

Benefits of using an EOR in Belgium

 
When you hire an employee onboard using our Employer of Record service in Belgium, we will act as the legal employer of your employee. This means that we will be responsible for all aspects of their employment, including payroll, taxes, benefits, and compliance with Belgian employment laws.

An EOR in Belgium provides a range of crucial services, including but not limited to:

 
Rapid Market Entry:
EORs enable swift market entry in Belgium without the need for establishing a legal entity, saving time and resources.

Compliance Confidence:
Expertise in Belgian employment laws ensures compliance, reducing the risk of legal issues and penalties.

Cost Efficiency:
Outsourcing employment functions to an EOR can be a cost-effective solution compared to setting up and maintaining a legal entity.

Risk Mitigation:
EORs assume responsibility for HR and employment-related risks, providing a layer of protection for businesses.

Efficient Payroll and Tax Management:
EORs handle payroll and tax obligations, ensuring accurate and timely payments while adhering to Belgian tax regulations.

Global HR Expertise:
Benefit from international HR best practices and a global network provided by experienced EORs.

Streamlined Onboarding and Offboarding:
EORs manage the onboarding and offboarding processes, simplifying transitions for new and departing employees.

Employee Benefits Administration:
EORs can administer employee benefits, ensuring competitive and compliant packages without administrative burden.

Grow your team in Belgium

Building a team involves bringing on board the best-suited individuals when they are needed for the right roles. Employers in Belgium should set up a local legal structure and tap into local services to take care of tasks of compliance, payroll, tax, and benefits management. Navigating the intricacies of employment regulations in Belgium can be challenging, making compliance with labor laws a bit demanding.

With Dhi ADT Employer of Record (EoR) service, you can let ADT do the heavy lifting of payroll, tax, benefits, and compliance and concentrate on what matters to you most: your employees and company growth.

Our promise is a stress-free global employment experience for both you and your employees.

Contact our experts today to kickstart your global hiring campaign.