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Hire and pay in Belgium

Expand your global team in Belgium without setting up a local entity. Fully compliant EOR, automated multi-currency payroll, and statutory benefits.

At a Glance
CurrencyEuro (€)
Min WageIndex-linked minimum wage
Standard Hours38 hours / week
EOR Setup Speed1 - 2 Days
ISO CODE
BE
CURRENCY
Euro
PAYROLL CYCLE
Monthly
REGION
Europe
LOCAL PROPERTY & LABOR LAWS

Know the essentials before you hire

Customizable multi-jurisdiction employment essentials with local legal requirements. This provides a starting point for planning, not a substitute for individual legal or payroll advice.

Minimum wage
Index-linked minimum wage

National Living Wage · supplied example; confirm age and eligibility.

Standard hours
38 hours / week

Typical working pattern. Agree hours, breaks and overtime in the contract.

Probation
Abolished in Belgian labor law

Typical period. Define review milestones and agreed terms.

Notice period
Coutter formula based on tenure

Based on tenure. Check statutory and contractual notice.

Severance
Notice period or indemnifying payment

Statutory redundancy pay may apply. Review eligibility and process.

Payroll cycle
Monthly

Agree payroll cut-offs, inputs and the employee's payment date.

PAYROLL & TAX BURDEN

Payroll & taxes at a glance

Employer contributions and statutory taxes. Employee taxes are deducted through payroll and remitted to the local authorities.

Component
Employer Obligation
Employer payroll tax rate
~25% social contributions
Statutory benefits / Social security
Mandatory contributions included in EOR management
Payroll frequency
Monthly via automated multi-currency disbursement
SIMPLIFIED HIRING CALCULATOR

What could a Belgium hire cost?

A simplified annual employment budget for your convenience with initial export. This is a planning overlay, not a payroll final calculation.

Belgium : Euro
1
✨ ValueLeaf EOR Compliance Guarantee

Local salary is tax-withheld & auto-submitted in compliance with Belgium authorities.

ANNUAL BREAKDOWN
Gross salary€65,000
Employer contributions€8,970
Statutory pension€1,950
EOR Management feeIncluded / custom
Estimated total annual employer cost
€75,920
€6,327 / month · 1 employee(s)
COMPLIANCE & BENEFITS

Benefits are part of the plan

Statutory benefits requirements under Belgium labor law. Confirm committing acquisitions and eligibility for eligible employees.

Double holiday pay
End-of-year bonus (13th month)
Meal vouchers
📋 Before the offer: your compliance checklist
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