Belgium

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
25%

About 

Belgium

Belgium is one of the smallest and most densely populated countries in Europe. Since winning independence in 1830, it has been headed by a hereditary parliamentary constitutional monarch.

Overview

Population
11,585,000
Language
Dutch, French, German
Capital
Brussels
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Country code
+32
Min wage
1,625.72 EUR per month
Working hours
9 AM - 5 PM
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

25%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Social Security for white collar workers: 25.00% (in % on gross wage at 100.00%)
  • Social Security for blue collar workers: 25.00% (in % on gross wage at 108.00%)
  • Students (475 hours) if applicable: 5.43%
VAT

The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%.

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 4 Apr: Easter Sunday
  • 5 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day / May Day
  • 13 May: Ascension Day
  • 23 May: Whit Sunday
  • 24 May: Whit Monday
  • 21 Jul: Belgian National Day
  • 15 Aug: Assumption of Mary
  • 1 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 11 Nov: Armistice Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
Sick days
  • 30 days of sick leave is payable by the employer.
Maternity leave

Maternity leave benefits are calculated based on the following:

  • 82% of the employee's pay (no ceiling) for the first 30 days;
  • 75% of pay (subject to ceiling) from the 31st day onwards;
  • Maximum: 110.23 EUR per day.
Paternity leave

Paternity leave is 15 days after childbirth, taken within the first four months after birth.

Termination

Termination Process

Employers can terminate an employment contract of "indefinite" duration at any time by serving notice or paying severance indemnity.


Notice Period
  • Notice must be delivered in writing and in the appropriate language.

For manual workers:

  • With less than 20 years of service, a 4 week minimum notice must be given.
  • With more than 20 years or more, 8 weeks' minimum notice must be given.

For white-collar workers:

  • Notice period starts on the first day of the month following the month during which the notice takes effect.
  • 3 months notice is given for workers with a annual gross salary of EUR 28,580 working for the company under 5 years.
  • This three month period is increased each additional period of 5 years of service.
  • With an annual gross salary exceeding EUR 28,580 the notice period must be mutually agreed upon.
Severance Pay

4 months of severance pay is given, beginning on the day after the notice period ends.

Workers in the construction sector, and port and ship workers are excluded.

Probation Period
  • Blue-collar workers: up to two weeks
  • White-collar workers: between one and six months if the yearly wage does not exceed EUR 36,000-37,000.

Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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Belgium

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
25%

About 

Belgium

Belgium is one of the smallest and most densely populated countries in Europe. Since winning independence in 1830, it has been headed by a hereditary parliamentary constitutional monarch.

Overview

Population
11,585,000
Language
Dutch, French, German
Capital
Brussels
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Country code
+32
Min wage
1,625.72 EUR per month
Working hours
9 AM - 5 PM
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

25%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Social Security for white collar workers: 25.00% (in % on gross wage at 100.00%)
  • Social Security for blue collar workers: 25.00% (in % on gross wage at 108.00%)
  • Students (475 hours) if applicable: 5.43%
VAT

The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%.

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 4 Apr: Easter Sunday
  • 5 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day / May Day
  • 13 May: Ascension Day
  • 23 May: Whit Sunday
  • 24 May: Whit Monday
  • 21 Jul: Belgian National Day
  • 15 Aug: Assumption of Mary
  • 1 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 11 Nov: Armistice Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
Sick days
  • 30 days of sick leave is payable by the employer.
Maternity leave

Maternity leave benefits are calculated based on the following:

  • 82% of the employee's pay (no ceiling) for the first 30 days;
  • 75% of pay (subject to ceiling) from the 31st day onwards;
  • Maximum: 110.23 EUR per day.
Paternity leave

Paternity leave is 15 days after childbirth, taken within the first four months after birth.

Termination

Termination Process

Employers can terminate an employment contract of "indefinite" duration at any time by serving notice or paying severance indemnity.


Notice Period
  • Notice must be delivered in writing and in the appropriate language.

For manual workers:

  • With less than 20 years of service, a 4 week minimum notice must be given.
  • With more than 20 years or more, 8 weeks' minimum notice must be given.

For white-collar workers:

  • Notice period starts on the first day of the month following the month during which the notice takes effect.
  • 3 months notice is given for workers with a annual gross salary of EUR 28,580 working for the company under 5 years.
  • This three month period is increased each additional period of 5 years of service.
  • With an annual gross salary exceeding EUR 28,580 the notice period must be mutually agreed upon.
Severance Pay

4 months of severance pay is given, beginning on the day after the notice period ends.

Workers in the construction sector, and port and ship workers are excluded.

Probation Period
  • Blue-collar workers: up to two weeks
  • White-collar workers: between one and six months if the yearly wage does not exceed EUR 36,000-37,000.

Tax Calculation

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BE
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation