Belgium

Belgium is situated in the heart of Europe. Its highly skilled workforce, quality of life and location at the centre of 60% of the EU’s purchasing power makes it an attractive location for investors. In proportion to its size, it attracts more FDI than any other member country of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Companies like Ford, IBM, Microsoft, KPMG, DHL, Deutsche Post, Volkswagen, Sony, Toyota, Bayer, Pfizer, Caterpillar and hundreds of others from the US, Japan, Germany, France, the UK and other nations, trust Belgium to deliver.

The country offers a wide range of advantages to companies seeking to enter the European market. These include a first-class infrastructure with excellent transport links and sophisticated telecommunications services. The highly qualified workforce has earned an international reputation for productivity. Many speak English, and tri-lingual and quadri-lingual workers are abundant.

Belgium offers diversity: the French, Dutch and German communities, plus many foreign residents, enrich the culture and foster creativity.

The country also offers incentives to investors – but perhaps the most important is the long-standing tradition of welcoming foreign investors, making no distinction between domestic and foreign companies. Both at federal and regional level, the government offers favourable tax advantages, financial investment aid, and employment and training incentives.