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Belgium

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Country Details

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Official language

Dutch, German, French

Capital

Brussels

Is English spoken?

Yes

Time Zone

GMT +1:00

Salary payment frequency

Monthly

General Overview & Economic Facts

Information

Belgium’s major exports include motor vehicles, machinery, iron, steel, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, diamonds, food, and livestock. 11.2% of the population is between 15–24 years, and 39.23% between 25–54. The median age is 41.6, indicating a mature and experienced workforce.

Population size

11,492,641

GDP

$624B

Inflation level

0.50%

Average earning + minimum wage

Average earning: EUR 3,886/month; Minimum wage: EUR 1,658.23/month

Overview of the labour law

Belgium's labor laws are shaped by consultation between employer organizations and trade unions, offering strong protection to employees. There's high employment security, low mobility, and universal union rights.

Employment Details

Number of Public Holidays

10 public holidays per year

Working Hours

Up to 40 hours/week; minimum 15-minute break after 6 hours; typical hours 08:30–17:30 Mon–Fri, incl. 1-hour lunch

Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Pension or 401(K)
  • Mental Health Support
  • Life and Disability Insurance
Overtime

Maximum 2 hours/day, 10 hours/week

Notice Period

Notice period increases gradually with seniority; measured in weeks

Probation Period

Probation periods abolished; instead, notice periods start shorter and gradually increase in first 6 months

Severance Pay

Severance = current annual remuneration (including benefits) equal to notice period

Employee Income tax

Income tax is PAYE. Brackets: 0–13,540: 25%; 13,540–23,900: 40%; 23,900–41,360: 45%; 41,360+: 50%

Employer Social cost

Employer pays ~25% of gross salary in social contributions

Employee Social cost

Employee pays ~13.07% of gross salary in social contributions

Benefit packages

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Pension or 401(K)
Mental Health Support
Life and Disability Insurance

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