Hire and pay employees in Belgium, hassle-free
With Deel, your business can easily hire employees in Belgium. No more worrying about local laws, complex tax systems, or managing international payroll. Deel takes care of everything in 150+ countries. The average onboarding time frame in the Belgium is 4 days with Deel.
Onboard, pay and manage employees in Belgium with Deel
Usually, to hire in Belgium, your business needs an entity. That means a local office, an address registered as a subsidiary, and an account with a local bank. All of this, plus navigating regional benefits, payroll, tax, and HR laws, can take months.
Now you can hire employees in Belgium quickly, easily, and compliantly. Automate tax document collection, payroll, benefits, and more. For your existing direct employees, we can manage your entire payroll operation from end-to-end.
Currency Euro (EUR)
Capital Brussels
Official language Dutch, French and German
Payroll cycle Monthly
All the necessary benefits for Belgium built right in
Deel allows you to provide localized benefits for employees in Belgium within minutes. All in one manageable online dashboard in a single HR platform.
- Health Insurance
- Pension Fund
- Social Security
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- Private Health Insurance
Our quickstart guide to hiring in Belgium
Navigate the tabs below to learn everything you need to know about hiring an employee in Belgium
Minimum Wage Requirements
Minimum wage in Belgium is determined and amended by sectoral Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). If the joint committee of a company’s sector has not set a specific minimum wage, the national minimum wage applies. Deel EOR minimum wage is determined by Joint Committee 200 (JC 200).
- National Minimum Wage: €2,070.48 per month
- Deel EOR Minimum Wage: €2,380.64 per month
Individual Income Tax
The individual income tax ranges from 25% to 50%. Income tax is calculated according to progressive rates. Multiple additional factors may impact overall rates, such as household status and the number of children.
| Tax Rate | Annual Taxable Income (2023–2024) | Annual Taxable Income (2024–2025) |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | €0.01 to €15,200 | €0.01 to €15,820 |
| 40% | €15,200 to €26,830 | €15,820 to €27,920 |
| 45% | €26,830 to €46,440 | €27,920 to €48,320 |
| 50% | Over €46,440 | Over €48,320 |
Payroll Cost
The employer cost is generally estimated at 27.78% of the employee's salary:
- Social Security - 27.28%
- Work Accident Insurance - 0.50%
- Telework Allowance - EUR 151.70
- Internet Allowance - EUR 20
These costs are provided as estimates and are intended solely for general informational purposes. To fully comprehend all associated costs and fees related to the terms of any employment agreement for this country, please contact our Sales team for a quote.
Overtime Pay & Maximum Hours
Standard working hours in Belgium are 38 hours per week.
Hours worked over the standard 38 hours per week are paid overtime. Exceptions may apply for certain roles and positions.
Download the complete guide to hiring in Belgium
Hiring in Belgium, hassle-free
With Deel, your business can easily hire employees in Belgium with our EOR solution. If you have an entity, our Global Payroll solution takes care of payroll and compliance for your direct employees. Our 250+ in-house experts handle everything from managing local laws, complex tax systems, or your payroll in Belgium and 150+ countries.
Management fee
Starting at
$599
/month
Estimated Employer Cost
27.78%
of employee salary