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An open economy
- among the world’s top exporters
- no trade restrictions
- quick procedure for setting up a new business
- an entrepreneur-friendly environment
Belgium offers many advantages for your subsidiary or branch
An ideal base to reach out to the European consumer market
- more than 500 million consumers within a radius of 800 km
- cultural diversity: an ideal test market for new products
- close to major production centres and sales markets
Easy to reach from Europe and the rest of the world thanks to
- excellent infrastructure and connections:
- excellent transportation options: seaports and inland ports, airports, railways, extensive road network
- promotion of intermodal transportation options
- first-class telecommunication networks
An international decision-making centre
- with countless European and international institutions
- more than 2,000 multinationals
- strong presence of lobby groups, diplomats and press
Excellent workforce
- high productivity level
- highly qualified workers
- extensive knowledge of languages
A knowledge centre
- top universities
- outstanding research and development centres
- a place for innovation
A business-friendly tax system
- tax benefits
Competitive property prices and excellent living conditions
- low property prices compared to neighbouring countries
- a high standard of living
- exceptional education system
- good healthcare
- a cultural crossroads
