Employer of Record (EOR) in Belgium
Looking to hire employees in Belgium without opening a local entity? Native Teams’ EOR services enable your business to onboard and manage talent in Belgium while staying fully compliant with local labour laws, without the administrative burden.
How does an EOR in Belgium work?
When using Native Teams’ EOR services in Belgium, we become the legal employer of your team members on paper. You continue to direct their day-to-day responsibilities, while we manage employment contracts, payroll, benefits, tax compliance, and HR administration, ensuring everything is aligned with Belgian regulations.
You simply cover the service fees, and we handle the rest, allowing you to focus on growing your business, not navigating local bureaucracy.
Who can use EOR services in Belgium?
Our EOR solutions are designed for growth-driven businesses looking to expand their workforce in Belgium without the delays and complexities of setting up a legal entity.
No matter your company’s size, whether you're a startup entering the Belgian market or an enterprise scaling across Europe, Native Teams can help you hire and manage employees compliantly and efficiently. Our EOR model allows you to tap into local talent faster, reduce operational costs, and stay compliant with Belgian labour laws and social security regulations.
Features of Native Teams EOR services in Belgium
When hiring through Native Teams, your new employee will be properly employed through our entity and will receive a contract following all Belgian employment laws and regulations.
We will automate all the HR administration and keep the documentation of all your global employees in your Native Teams dashboard, allowing you to access everything with one click.
Calculating salaries, taxes, benefits, and other deductions for your global workforce can be daunting. Our payroll calculators simplify the process and allow you to manage payroll for all employees on a single platform.
We'll ensure that your new employee receives all mandatory benefits, such as healthcare, insurance, and pension. Additionally, you can offer them extra benefits like gym memberships and wellness options!
Explore Belgium’s labour laws in our hiring guide.
What legal requirements exist for employment in Belgium
Employers and employees are required to contribute to the Belgian social security system, which funds various benefits such as healthcare, pensions, and unemployment insurance.
Employers are responsible for withholding and remitting income tax from employees' salaries to the Belgian tax authorities. Employees are required to file annual tax returns.
Employers must provide written employment contracts to employees, outlining key terms and conditions of employment, such as working hours, salary, and benefits.
Belgium has a statutory minimum wage that employers must adhere to. It is adjusted periodically based on inflation and other factors.
There are regulations on maximum working hours, rest periods, and annual leave entitlements for employees. Overtime work may be subject to additional compensation or time off in lieu.
Employers are responsible for providing certain social benefits to employees, such as paid sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, and vacation pay.
Non-EU/EEA nationals may require work permits to be legally employed in Belgium. Employers must adhere to immigration and work permit regulations when hiring foreign employees.
There are specific procedures and notice periods to be followed when terminating employment contracts in Belgium. Failure to comply with these procedures may result in severance pay or legal consequences.
It's important to note that this is not an exhaustive list and specific requirements may vary based on factors such as the nature of the employment, industry, and individual circumstances.
Why choose Native Teams as your Belgium Employer of Record?
Native Teams is an all-in-one work payments platform that offers boots-on-the-ground support from onboarding until the termination process. We’re well-versed in Belgium’s labour laws regarding social security contributions, income taxes, employment contracts, and minimum wage, ensuring that you stay on the right side of the law.
Beyond our core EOR service, we also offer visa and work permit assistance, making the relocation process for you or your employees easier than ever.
What you need to know?
An Employer of Record (EOR) is a third-party entity that assumes the legal responsibilities of employing workers for another company. The EOR manages tasks such as payroll, tax compliance, benefits, and legal adherence to local labour laws.
EOR costs in Belgium vary depending on the provider, employee count, and service requirements. Native Teams offers affordable pricing for businesses looking to expand in Belgium. Check our pricing page to see what we offer for your business.
An EOR fully takes on legal employment responsibilities like payroll, taxes, and compliance, while a PEO shares these responsibilities with the client in a co-employment arrangement. EORs are suited for companies expanding into new regions without legal entities, whereas PEOs are used by businesses already operating in a country to streamline HR functions.
EOR providers act as a legal employer, managing payroll, benefits, and employment contracts while ensuring compliance with labour laws. They reduce risk by assuming liability for employment issues and offer HR support, enabling businesses to focus on operations.
Yes, using an EOR in Belgium is fully legal and complies with Belgian labour regulations. International companies often use EOR services to enter the Belgian market.
An EOR allows businesses to avoid the complexities of setting up a legal entity in Belgium. The EOR manages legal employment tasks, such as payroll and compliance, and offers flexibility to scale operations without the challenges of closing a company if plans change.
There is no legal limit on the number of employees a company can hire in Belgium, as long as labour laws are followed. The number you can hire depends on your business needs, financial capacity, and ability to manage staff effectively.