Belgium

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Belgium. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government: Federal Parliamentary Democracy under a Constitutional Monarchy
Population: 11.59 million (2021)
GDP: 594.1 billion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 15%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 25% - 50%
Major Exports: Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($47.2B), Cars ($23B), Packaged Medicaments ($22.3B), Refined Petroleum ($18.1B), and Diamonds ($13.9B), exporting mostly to Germany ($62.7B), France ($59.9B), Netherlands ($50.4B), United Kingdom ($26B), and United States ($24.7B).
Major Imports: Cars ($25.4B), Vaccines, blood, antisera, toxins and cultures ($22.5B), Refined Petroleum ($21.1B), Packaged Medicaments ($19.8B), and Petroleum Gas ($19.7B), importing mostly from Netherlands ($80.2B), Germany ($59.1B), France ($43.8B), United States ($28.7B), and China ($26.4B).

April 23, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Belgium

How to Register a Trademark in Belgium

April 16, 2022
Employment Rules and Regulations in Belgium

Employment Rules and Regulations in Belgium

February 14, 2022
Employment Rules and Regulations in Belgium

How to Register a Company in Belgium

April 8, 2021
Employment Rules and Regulations in Belgium

Major exports of Belgium

December 21, 2020
Employment Rules and Regulations in Belgium

The Major Imports of Belgium

June 5, 2020
Employment Rules and Regulations in Belgium

Corporate income tax in Belgium

November 22, 2019
Employment Rules and Regulations in Belgium

The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Belgium