Foreign workers who wish to work in Belgium as employees (i.e. working under an employment contract) must hold a work permit. This does not apply to nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (in French or Dutch) or Swiss nationals.. For more information on work permits, see the website of the Immigration Office (in French or Dutch).

Belgium became independent in 1830. Between 1970 and 1993, the country evolved into a federal structure. This occurred through six state reforms (in 1970, 1980, 1988-89, 1993, 2001 and 2012-2014). As a result, the first Article of the Belgian constitution reads today: 'Belgium is a federal state, composed of communities and regions'.

(FR)) Sex of the spouses. Same-sex couples have been allowed to marry in Belgium since June 2003. Forced marriages and marriages of convenience. A forced marriage is a marriage which is carried out without the free consent of both spouses, or when the consent of at least one of the spouses has been given as a result of violence or threat.. A marriage of convenience is a marriage where at least ...

Bruges - Picture Shutterstock. Whether you’re looking for a weekend break or a longer trip, Belgium has a lot to offer to tourists. If you enjoy walking, sports and the outdoors, the Ardennes, which are the green heart of Belgium, are your place to go.If you prefer the beach or enjoy cycling, you will not be able to resist the call of our seaside! ...

Within the Federal Authorities, the legislative power is exercised by the Federal Parliament on the one hand, consisting of two assemblies (the Chamber of Representatives and the Senate) and on the other hand the King. The King does not exercise any personal authority. His Ministers bear full responsibility by jointly signing the draft laws that are enacted by Parliament and Royal Decrees.

Goods and services that are provided by an enterprise are subject to VAT, in principle. VAT is a tax on consumption borne by the final consumer.

The new Belgian international branding campaign centres around “Embracing Openness”. Primarily targeted at economic decision makers and the broader research community, the initiative has been launched by the FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister to strengthen Belgium’s openness for innovation, as supported by partnerships and diversity.

Apart from the Federal State and the Communities, there are the Regions. There are three Regions. The names of the three regional institutions are borrowed from the name of the territory they represent. So we refer to (from north to south) the Flemish Region, the Brussels-Capital Region and the Walloon Region. The Regions have legislative and executive organs: these are known as the Regional ...

The Vehicle Registration Service (DIV) is responsible for the registration of cars, motorbikes and trailers over 750 kg. It keeps a databank for numerous organisations such as the police, the Finance FOD, insurance companies and so on. When you register with the DIV, you receive a …

Aug 18, 2023 · Civil status records are kept up to date in civil registers:. birth certificates; marriage certificates; recognition certificates; death certificates; adoption certificates; certificate of Belgian nationality