To register as self-employed in Belgium, you need to complete five key steps: open a professional bank account, join a social security fund, register with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises, obtain a VAT number, and set up Accountable to manage your finances. Here is how each step works.
Follow these 5 steps to get started:
Open a professional bank account.
You'll need this for all your business transactions.Register with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE).
You'll be listed as a Self-Employed Natural Person.Get your VAT number.
Your social security fund can help you obtain this from the tax office.Download the Accountable app.
Manage your invoices, expenses, and taxes, all in one place.
🚀 Become self-employed with Accountable
Registering as self-employed is straightforward when you do it through Accountable. You can start your registration directly on the Accountable website: enter your details, follow a few guided steps, and Accountable connects you with one of its trusted official partners (social security funds).
By registering through Accountable, you get:
✅ Less administrative stress and more time for your business
✅ Exclusive benefits, including reduced VAT registration fees
✅ Partners who handle the formalities so you can focus on what matters: building your business with confidence
For more guidance, read the dedicated blog article on becoming self-employed in Belgium and watch the step-by-step video below ⏬
Need help? Chat with us or email support@accountable.eu, we're happy to help.