Using an EOR that does not meet the applicable Belgian requirements can create risks for both the EOR and the client company. Keep in mind there are a lot of unlicensed EOR agencies in Belgium. Important: This article provides general information and is not a...
For many international companies, an Employer of Record (EOR) offers a practical way to hire employees in a country without immediately establishing a local entity. The EOR usually becomes the formal employer, manages payroll and employment administration, and...
Every January, employees working in companies covered by the Joint Industrial Committee 200 (JIC 200) receive an automatic salary adjustment to reflect the rising cost of living. This annual update—known as wage indexation 2026—ensures that wages keep pace with...
While the Employer of Record (EOR) model operates smoothly in many countries, Belgium presents a more complex legal landscape due to its strict Temporary Employment Act. This law prohibits the transfer of employer authority to third parties unless the EOR is...
Complete guide to public holidays 2026 in Belgium, including key dates and the legal rules around substitute days when public holidays fall on weekends.
Foreign employers with the intention to hire employees in Belgium have two options: become foreign employer without establishment in Belgium or use services of an employer of record (EOR). Why are they looking at these options specifically for Belgium? Why Start a...
What are the pros and cons of Employer of Record (EOR) in Belgium? Global employers with expansion plans to start with employees in Belgium all ask the same question. In what way am I going to get employees to work for me? Today there are two common options: using...
Every year in January, the salaries of employees working in companies under the Joint Industrial Committee 200 (JIC 200) are adjusted to reflect the cost of living. This adjustment process is known as wage indexation 2025 in Belgium. The Index System The salary...
Below an overview of the official public holidays 2025, the regional public holidays 2025 in Belgium and a reminder of the rules applicable to replacement days for employers with employees in Belgium. What are the Public Holidays 2025 in Belgium? New Year's Day -...