Working in Belgium
Belgium strongly supports an open economy and its main exports include automobiles, iron and steel, plastics, food products, finished diamonds, petroleum products, and nonferrous metals. In 2007 Belgium was named the world’s 15th largest trading nation due to its location in the heart of Europe.
Accepting a job before moving to Belgium is ideal and also makes the visa process easier. Many who move to Belgium from the UK or the US do so for a better quality of life despite having to pay higher taxes.
The business environment in Belgium is fast-paced, demanding and aggressive and many of the English-speaking companies are either connected with the European Union or with NATO.
Jobs with these institutions are extremely competitive. Most expats employment opportunities tend to centre around Brussels as it not easy to find a job outside of the metropolis without having the ability to speak Flemish.
Accepting a job before moving to Belgium is ideal and also makes the visa process easier. Many who move to Belgium from the UK or the US do so for a better quality of life despite having to pay higher taxes.
The business environment in Belgium is fast-paced, demanding and aggressive and many of the English-speaking companies are either connected with the European Union or with NATO.
Jobs with these institutions are extremely competitive. Most expats employment opportunities tend to centre around Brussels as it not easy to find a job outside of the metropolis without having the ability to speak Flemish.
