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Being freelance/independent in Belgium
Hi I've already posted this question during holidays but am posting again so see if there are any more replies:
I've just registered as an independent in Belgium. Regarding the accounting bit, it seems it is not mandatory but highly recommended to have an accountant.
Well in the beginning I don't think I will have so much profit so I thought about going at it on my own. Is there any site/info on how to do this in Belgium in english? If not in French? Anybody has a clue on how to do a VAT trimester statement? How where to find a book called freelacing for dummies in Belgium? Any general tips?
Or if anybody has affordable english speaking accountants contacts that would be helpful too.
Thanks!!
Borbo
Hi,
VAT statement is easy , you list all your clients , the amount you charge them and the amount of VAT charged. That is all.
It seems it can be done online now , but I have never done that as I am a small independent and can still do it on the paper forms.
Further there is your tax return , which is maybe somewhat more complicated, as some costs can be deducted , there are rules for that , but too complictated for this space.
Hello Borbo,
Better to be cautious with accounting issues in Belgium! I have had myself several problems with my local tax office because there were some compulsory declarations (Listing clients and file 280 something) I hadn't met. Consequently, I had to find urgently an accountant to help me with that. I found a nice one - here is their website: www.fiscada.be They helped me reduce the amount of the fine I was supposed to pay so I recommend them.
