Consultants & Locations

Flanders Investment & Trade provides a wide range of expert services to companies both at home (Flanders, Belgium) and abroad, as well as to those looking to set up or establish new operations in the region. For companies already in the region, Flanders Investment & Trade can assist with matters ranging from expansions to export services. For foreign companies, the organisation will help locate quality suppliers of all types of products from within the region. Businesses looking to set up new operations in Flanders are able to benefit from expert advice, free of charge, on all aspects of their investment - from financial affairs and incentives to site selection, recruitment and contacts. Businesses considering Flanders as a base have assistance immediately at hand through Flanders Investment & Trade. The agency's expert team is fully qualified to advise and assist on all aspects of locating in the region.

Advisers will provide your company with insight and data concerning site availability, local labour supply, recruitment and training, suppliers, technical support and strategies to help you pinpoint the most favourable location for your operations. Our services extend to providing contacts with the necessary local and national authorities and utility providers, all the way through to advice that will help ease the way for any expatriate families involved.

Once in Flanders, companies can draw on Flanders Investment & Trade's expertise to assist with plans ranging from expansions through to the identification of potential new export markets.

Flanders offers a range of benefits and incentives to businesses establishing operations in the region. In addition to any direct grants, various forms of assistance are available for the recruitment and training of personnel, for example.

For companies involved in research and development, there are a range of benefits and incentives for feasibility studies, basic research and prototype development. There are also special tax allowances for R&D personnel and capitalised R&D expenses, among others.

With more than 90 offices worldwide, Flanders Investment & Trade is well represented in most major nations. Initial contact can be made through the agency's website: www.flandersinvestmentandtrade.com Or, for those who wish to contact the agency directly, first contact is available through the agency's head office in Brussels.

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