New Job in Belgium help??

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BlasterBates replied

20 January 2021, 20:33
Normally you need a contract and then on the basis of that you apply for a visa.
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Savage005 replied

20 January 2021, 15:44
Thanks

Thanks for the replies
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BigDataPro replied

19 January 2021, 15:48
Your first stop should be Limosa. If you haven't already done, read it here

First visit - Working in Belgium
Limosa - Working in Belgium
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Eirikur replied

19 January 2021, 14:21
Originally posted by cojak View Post

The agency who arranged the contract should be sorting this out for you - it's not something that I would expect the contractor to have to do. You don't have the knowledge to do it correctly, the agent should have.

You could get into a lot of trouble with this so I would go back to the agency and demand that they sort this out or else you will be forced to terminate the contract.

I doubt the agency has given it one second of consideration.
OP: I take it you negotiated your rate so you are comfortable to pay 50% of income tax above €41,060 pa + load of additional taxes and mandatory health insurance?
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cojak replied

19 January 2021, 13:58
Originally posted by Savage005 View Post

Hi,

I have a new job starting in antwerp in the summer,
But need work permit/visa
Can anyone advise me where to start or if there is any companies that do this for you?
I will be working as a contractor through UK LTD company but paid by a danish agent,
Maybe home at weekends or every other weekend,
Tried online to find out what to do but finding it hard,
Is it a single permit i need or proffsional card??

any help would be greatly apprecaited

lee

The agency who arranged the contract should be sorting this out for you - it's not something that I would expect the contractor to have to do. You don't have the knowledge to do it correctly, the agent should have.

You could get into a lot of trouble with this so I would go back to the agency and demand that they sort this out or else you will be forced to terminate the contract.
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Lance replied

19 January 2021, 13:11
Originally posted by Savage005 View Post

Hi,

I have a new job starting in antwerp in the summer,
But need work permit/visa
Can anyone advise me where to start or if there is any companies that do this for you?
I will be working as a contractor through UK LTD company but paid by a danish agent,
Maybe home at weekends or every other weekend,
Tried online to find out what to do but finding it hard,
Is it a single permit i need or proffsional card??

any help would be greatly apprecaited

lee

start here Belgium travel advice - GOV.UK

then go here Visa for Belgium | Belgium in the United Kingdom

then here Immigration Office

Note that...

DISCLAIMER: this information is only provisional. The legislation to implement the Withdrawal Agreement at the end of the transition period is not yet final. For this reason, the Immigration Office is not at this stage in a position to respond to questions relating to individual cases.

you might struggle with a UK Ltd. if working in Belgium though. What does your client/agent say?

Last edited by Lance; 19 January 2021, 13:16.
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Savage005 started a topic New Job in Belgium help??

19 January 2021, 10:03
New Job in Belgium help??

Hi,

I have a new job starting in antwerp in the summer,
But need work permit/visa
Can anyone advise me where to start or if there is any companies that do this for you?
I will be working as a contractor through UK LTD company but paid by a danish agent,
Maybe home at weekends or every other weekend,
Tried online to find out what to do but finding it hard,
Is it a single permit i need or proffsional card??

any help would be greatly apprecaited

lee
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