Work in Belgium for a company based in the UK
Can I work remotely for a company in the UK while being in Belgium?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- The company is a UK company and you are working for them from Belgium
- The company is a non-UK company and you are working for them from Belgium
- The company is a UK company and you are working for them from a different EU country
What is the best way to apply for a visa for a short-term visit to the UK?
As a Belgian citizen, you can apply for a short-term visa to the UK. The visa is valid for a maximum of 6 months.
The process is quite straightforward and you can apply online.
The application form is available in English and French. You need to provide your personal data and your passport.
The application can take up to 2 weeks to process.
What is the best way to apply for a visa for a long-term visit to the UK?
As a Belgian citizen, you can apply for a long-term visa to the UK. The visa is valid for a maximum of 5 years.
How to live in Belgium and find remote work in the UK?
Finding remote work in the UK if you are located in Belgium might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you find a remote job in the UK instead. In this article we explain how to find a remote job in the UK if you are located in Belgium.
You can find remote jobs in the UK by using our job search engine. It is the best way to find remote jobs in the UK.
Find remote jobs in the UK if you are located in Belgium
We have a list of remote jobs in the UK for you if you are located in Belgium. We are regularly adding new jobs in the UK to our database.
How a company in the UK can send my salary in Belgium?
When working remotely for a corporation in the UK, you salary can be send to Belgium but the company must have a branch in Belgium.
How to work remotely for a corporation in the UK?
In the UK, it is common to work remotely for a corporation. For example, you work for a company in the UK but you work from home.
What is the difference between a company and a corporation?
A corporation is a legal entity that can have shareholders. A corporation is usually a company, but a corporation can also be a non-profit organization. A corporation is a legal person, and it has its own tax identification number. A corporation is not a person, but it can have employees. A corporation is a legal person, and it can have shareholders.
How can a company in the UK send my salary in Belgium?
When working remotely for a corporation in the UK, you salary can be send to Belgium. However, the company must have a branch in Belgium. The company must have a physical office in Belgium.
When working remotely for a corporation in the UK, you salary can be sent to Belgium.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Belgium for a company in the UK?
If you are working remotely in Belgium for a corporation established in the UK, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is not.
What is the situation in Belgium?
In Belgium, the tax system is based on the principle of territoriality. This means that the tax is calculated on the basis of the place where the corporation is established and not on the place where the employee works.
In the UK, the corporation is liable to pay corporation tax (currently 20%) and National Insurance (currently 6.5%) on its profits.
In Belgium, the corporation is liable to pay the following taxes:
Corporation tax (currently 20%)
VAT (currently 19%)
Social Security (currently 8.5%)
In the UK, the employee is liable to pay income tax (currently 20%) and National Insurance (currently 6.5%) on his/her income.
In Belgium, the employee is liable to pay:
In both countries, the tax is calculated on the basis of the profits of the corporation and not on the basis of the income of the employee.
In the UK, the employee can deduct the costs of his/her accommodation from his/her income.
In Belgium, the employee can deduct the costs of his/her accommodation from his/her income.
In the UK, the employee can deduct the costs of his/her meals from his/her income.
