working in Belgium

[JohannM]

anyone working in Belgium as a contractor or permie? I need some advice

Thanks

[ASB]

Easy advice would be to press the search button and key in Belgium.

[JohannM]

tried that, but did not find what I am looking for

[ASB]

tried that, but did not find what I am looking for

Fairy 'snuff but you don't say what you are looking for other than "I need some advice".

[JohannM]

I have found a permanent job in Belgium, and obv tax rates are very high. They told me that I can get expat status. I was wondering if anyone has got this status and how easy it is to get it

[Brussels Slumdog]

Special expatriate status

http://www.expatica.com/be/finance_b....html?ppager=2

Special expatriate status

Expatriates who satisfy specific conditions come under a special taxation regime and pay Belgium tax only on income connected with professional duties carried out in Belgium. A foreign executive assigned temporarily to Belgium may so qualify but the conditions are tough. Employment must be by an international group or in a scientific research centre, and must be temporary, and importantly the expatriate's centre of personal and economic interest must not be Belgium
In determining the latter the authorities take the following into account: the ownership of real estate, personal property or securities abroad; a life assurance contract written abroad; the inclusion of a diplomatic clause in the Belgian rental agreement for accommodation; continued affiliation to a group pension scheme abroad; renewal of credit cards issued by banks abroad; continued affiliation to a social security scheme abroad; continuing to act as an officer of If you qualify to the above, there are specific benefits and deductions available which vary depending on income, personal circumstances and your home country. Professional advice is recommended