Overview
Language
Dutch, French, German
Min wage
1,625.72 EUR per month
Work hours per week
40 hours per week
Tax Breakdown
- 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
VAT
The standard VAT rate in Belgium is 21%.
Tax Calculation for Belgium
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334

Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334

Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334

Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334

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How it works
Onboarding Process
Onboarding in Belgium typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:
Pre-boarding
Pre-boarding
Pre-boarding
Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Belgium
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Belgium, the following key elements should be included:
Name, contact information, and role of the employee.
Employee Leave Policies
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.
Public holidays in Belgium
- 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
Termination Process
Employers can terminate an employment contract of "indefinite" duration at any time by serving notice or paying severance indemnity.
Name, contact information, and role of the employee.
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