Enterprise and investment

Wondering about the investment opportunities in Flanders? Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) provides both support to companies which plan to set up business in Flanders and guidance to entrepreneurs eager to do business abroad with Flanders as a home base.

Doing business in Flanders

Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) supports your company when you want to do business in or from Flanders. If you wish to set up a company in Flanders, FIT offers you free expert advice on matters regarding infrastructure, location, business cost, lifestyle, etc. Browse through the FITbusiness. You will also find out more about the assets which make Flanders the perfect place to establish your business, and learn about the products and services exported from Flanders to the world.

Environmental permit

If you want to start a company in Flanders, you must check whether you need an environmental permit. It depends on whether your company falls into category 1, 2 or 3 of the Flemish Environmental Permitting Regulations (VLAREM 1). For a category 1 or category 2 company an environmental permit is required. A category 3 company must only be reported. You must check yourself into which category your company falls....

Enterprise and investment

Doing business in Flanders

Environmental permit

Consumer protection and mediation

Training vouchers for employees