Ready to start your own business? Looking for some information first? Whatever you're looking for, here you will find everything you need to easily start your own business.
- Step-by-step plan for getting started
- Company number
- Social insurance fund
- Starting a secondary occupation
- Business plan
- Financial plan
- Start-up conditions
- Start-up capital
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What company forms are there? Is it better to opt for a sole proprietorship or rather a company? Here you will find the answers you are looking for.
- Sole proprietorship or company
- Setting up a limited company
- Setting up a sole proprietorship
- Main or secondary occupation
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If you want to start your own business, a thorough knowledge of taxes and VAT is indispensable. Here you will find out all about taxes, VAT and exemptions.
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Becoming self-employed involves going through the relevant paperwork. Social security contributions, choosing your accountant, taking out insurance... You can read all about it here.
- Drawing up a financial plan
- Calculate start-up capital
- Social security contributions
- Choosing your bookkeeping & accountant
- Insurances for starters
- Accruing a pension as a self-employed person
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As an entrepreneur, all profits are yours, but so are all risks. It's wise to prepare for leaner times in more plentiful ones. Find out here how to do that.
- Protecting your business
- Protecting yourself and your family
- Replacement income
- Save for later
- Pension agreement for the self-employed (CPTI)
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Why do you need a business counter? How do you choose the right one? Find out here how your business counter supports you and why you need the CBE.
- Choosing your business counter
- Convenience of an online business counter
- What is the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises?
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Are you ready to start as a freelancer and would you like some support? Then find out here if freelancing suits you and how to get started.
- Checklist ‘Is freelancing for me?’
- Most asked questions about freelancing
- Free e-book ‘Become a freelancer’
- Personal videochat
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