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Professional Card / Self-employed Residence
BelgiumEntrepreneurmedium confidence
Standard Belgian rates up to 50% — high tax jurisdiction Required for non-EU self-employed. Belgian tax is among EU's highest. Strong social benefits.
Investment
Viable self-employment plan + income proof
Processing
4 months
Min stay
183 days/year
Tax rate
Standard Belgian rates up to 50% — high tax jurisdictio…%
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Demand score5/100
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Key Details
Leads to PRYes
PR after5.0 years
Dual citizenship—
Remote work—
Healthcare included—
Crypto accepted—
Same-sex recognised—
RenewableYes
Stay Requirements
Entrepreneur/startup visa: active residence permit - must physically run the business in-country; genuine presence (~183 days) required to renew
medium confidenceHighlights
- Access to EU market
- Strong social benefits
- Pathway to permanent residency
- High-quality healthcare
- Multilingual environment
What could change
Changes in EU immigration policies could affect this programme.
Tax Notes
Belgium has a progressive tax system with rates up to 50%. Foreign income is taxed.
Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: medium