Setting up in Brussels – Northern District

The North Quarter of the European capital, Brussels, is situated just a few minutes’ walk from the city centre. This area is now the preferred location for the headquarters of both multinational and Belgian companies.
Offices are available at the Invest In Brussels premises, within an incubator dedicated to international companies looking to expand in Brussels.

Incubator for international businesses in Brussels

The services offered by the incubator, which is dedicated to international businesses wishing to expand in Brussels, include :

• 3 months’ free rent in a co-working space
• Access to prospecting databases
• Administrative support to help companies set up a subsidiary or branch in Brussels: lawyers, accountants, consultants, etc.
• Networking opportunities with other businesses
• Organisation of promotional and networking events

Located to the north of the city centre, including Gare du Nord, the North district covers nearly 50 hectares and comprises approximately 1,200,000 m² of offices occupied by 40,000 employees. It is also home to 8,000 residents.

Support for setting up a business in Brussels-Capital

The Brussels Business Welcome Package enables businesses to benefit from three months’ free use of workspace and bespoke support:

• Legal advice
• Support with setting up a business
• Help with finding premises
• etc…

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Why set up your business in Brussels

Setting up your business in Brussels-Capital

Brussels-Capital is an ideal springboard for your expansion across Europe, thanks to a dynamic economic environment that attracts the headquarters of many European companies. Just 1 hour 20 minutes from Paris, and less than 2 hours from Amsterdam and Cologne via the Thalys, Brussels enjoys a central location in Europe, reinforced by its role as the European capital:

• Very competitive rents, among the most attractive in European capitals
• Support for setting up in Brussels: the Brussels Business Welcome Package offers you three months’ free access to a workspace and bespoke support
• Unlimited exemption from social security contributions for the first employee, and a reduction in contributions for the next five employees.