Brussels-Capital Region: Pentagone district

Brussels-Capital Region: The Pentagone District

The Brussels-Capital Region is an ideal springboard for your expansion across Europe. The Pentagone refers to the heart of Brussels. Easily accessible by public transport, this area is home to the main hotels and shopping districts. The government, major companies and financial institutions have established their headquarters here.

The office market in Brussels-Capital: the Pentagone district

The average office rent is 300 euros per square metre per year. Compared with other European cities and capitals, rents remain very attractive despite the benefits of an international environment.

• 460 hectares
• 39,681 inhabitants (1997 figures), of whom 25,000 live alone
• 120,000 jobs (1991 figures), of which 83,000 are jobs in offices
• 2.5 million m² of offices (1996 figures)
• Around a hundred schools

Support for setting up a business in Brussels-Capital

The Brussels Business Welcome Package enables businesses to benefit from a workspace and bespoke support free of charge for three months:

• Legal advice and guidance on setting up a business
• An overview of available public funding
• Assistance with finding a location
• Support with human resources
• Guidance on dealing with various public authorities
• Connecting you with key players in the sector
• Access to Europe’s largest network of business support services: the Enterprise Europe Network
• Guidance and contacts with European institutions.