dressupnine
Taiwanese looking for information about Belgium
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Registration: 01 March 2017
terminate a renewed contract before the end date
Thank you. In my current contract that's about to end, there is no such a statement regarding resignation or penalty. I think in this case it should be completely dependent on the Belgian law. Does anyone know how the law applies? Thank you. - ... Read More
terminate a renewed contract before the end date
Dear all, I am about to renew the contract with my employer. I am waiting for a grant, however. If I receive it, I may need to quit the job if I want to use that grant. I am wondering, however, if I am subject to any penalty if I resign before the ... Read More
Applying for expat tax in Belgium by dressupnine
Dear all, I am curious if anyone has experience of filing expat status for tax reduction in Belgium. My condition: One-year contract with possibility of extension. Partner residing in a foreign country (other than Belgium). Any ...
I work for a federal research institute. I read a document provided by http://www.pwc.be, stating research personnel may qualify. Is anyone in this position? Thanks! D. Read More
Annual Gross Salary 40,000 Euro in Belgium by ravindert
Hi , I am getting job in Belgium and employer is offering me the annual gross salary of 40,000 Euro so could you please let me know how much net salary i will take home per month ? Thanks
The salary itself without considering benefits does not seem comparable to your seniority (10 years). The amount of total money you receive would be enough to live on, however. This is just my personal opinion. Someone with familiarity in your ... Read More
Applying for expat tax in Belgium
Dear all, I am curious if anyone has experience of filing expat status for tax reduction in Belgium. My condition: One-year contract with possibility of extension. Partner residing in a foreign country (other than Belgium). Any ... Read More
Pros and cons of claiming non-resident status in Belgium
As a non-resident, one can get tax return from the Belgian government. However, does claiming non-resident status have any disadvantage? For instance, if I claim non-resident status for one year, then I cannot count this one year as one of the five ... Read More
Healthcare for dependents in Belgium by dressupnine
Dear all, I have a question regarding healthcare - I am employed with a full package of social security including healthcare. However, would my husband also be covered with no extra charge if he comes as a dependent? What if he only comes for a ...
Hi schoolmum, Thank you for replying. The information is resourceful. Thank you so much. I haven't arrived yet so I don't know what kind of insurance I have. I guess it would be standard but I don't know if there is extra. I will work ... Read More
Healthcare for dependents in Belgium by dressupnine
Dear all, I have a question regarding healthcare - I am employed with a full package of social security including healthcare. However, would my husband also be covered with no extra charge if he comes as a dependent? What if he only comes for a ...
Thank you. My husband will not come in a while. We are still not sure if he will just come to visit or as a dependent. If the latter, I will keep the forum updated. :) Read More
Annual Gross Salary 40,000 Euro in Belgium by ravindert
Hi , I am getting job in Belgium and employer is offering me the annual gross salary of 40,000 Euro so could you please let me know how much net salary i will take home per month ? Thanks
I am in the same position of figuring out whether my salary is good enough for living and saving (some). I did some calculation for you based on 40,000 euros, the gross salary (just the best I can do - does not mean it's accurate). Scenario 1: ... Read More
Healthcare for dependents in Belgium
Dear all, I have a question regarding healthcare - I am employed with a full package of social security including healthcare. However, would my husband also be covered with no extra charge if he comes as a dependent? What if he only comes for a ... Read More
Blue card salary exemption by vinoy.paleri
Is there any exemption for the salary threshold to get the blue card for belgium?
Here is the requirements I found on this page http://www.expatica.com/be/visas-and-permits/Work-in-Belgium-Guide-to-Belgian-work-permits_422637.html 1. possess a permanent, or minimum of a year-long, employment contract with a Belgian company; 2. ... Read More
Blue card salary exemption by vinoy.paleri
Is there any exemption for the salary threshold to get the blue card for belgium?
Germany has a lower threshold for expats in shortage occupation. Does this hold true for other EU countries as well? I am in particular curious about Belgium. Read More
Could someone help me calculate my net income in Belgium? Thank you!
Thank you, mhmt. I think I am considered a resident. I am a scientific-visa holder...Belgium doesn't pay a scientist very well :-p dressupnine Read More
Could someone help me calculate my net income in Belgium? Thank you!
Thank you, Cynic, but this tool does not seem to accurately compute the tax and net income. The major mistake would be that it includes neither social security nor personal allowances in the computation. Best, dressupnine Read More
Could someone help me calculate my net income in Belgium? Thank you!
Hi, I got a job from Brussels but am wondering if the amount of money I receive will be enough to live on. Basically, they pay about 3850 euros per month. I tried to compute my first year net income as below. Please let me know if you see if ... Read More
New members of the Belgium forum, introduce yourself here 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Belgium forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi all, Glad to be here. I am looking forward to moving to Belgium but have many questions. I am from Taiwan and have lived in the U.S. :) Read More