my welcome package

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Why choose Brussels?

Brussels is the ideal place to run a European focused business at an affordable cost. As the capital of Europe, the city gives businesses access to key European decision makers and opinion leaders.
Brussels is also renowned for its quality of life. Its position at the crossroads of Europe makes it a place where local and international cultures flourish side by side and a city people from all over the world love to call home.

Why Brussels ? Because it is:

  • Ideally located in the heart of Europe
  • The centre of European decision-making
  • Home to an international and highly skilled talent pool
  • An affordable city that offers an excellent quality of life
  • At the forefront of the transition towards a sustainable economy

60%

European purchasing power within a 500 km radius

1500

international corporate headquarters established in Brussels

5th

Belgium’s ranking for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Europe
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Voices of Brussels

Discover more about cosmopolitan Brussels, the small capital with a big heart!

We asked entrepreneurs living in Brussels what they think about their adopted town… and we got thousands of answers. Simply because Brussels’ biggest single attribute is the fact that it’s undefinable. Hard to describe in just one word, Brussels is a town of multiple facets, imagined for and by its people - and it never stop modernizing!

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Learn more about Brussels’ key business sectors

digital-tech Digital
Technology

Brussels is a strategic location for your digital technology business. From emerging startups to multinational headquarters,...
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lifesciences Life Science

Whether you’re in the clinical trial, e-health or MedTech sector, Brussels has the talent and infrastructure you need to h...
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Audiovisual Audio-visual

From the business expertise provided by screen.brussels to the opportunities offered by the new media park, Brussels is ready...
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CleanTech Cleantech

Whether you are in clean energy, sustainable transport & mobility, waste management & recycling, sustainable construction o...
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With its multicultural and linguistic
richness, Brussels attracts new businesses and talent from all over the world.

You can build your team quickly and efficiently by tapping into Brussels’ multilingual and highly skilled talent pool. Belgium ranks second for talent among the world’s leading economies due in large part to its high education spending, strong health infrastructure and services, and growing female labour force.
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Brussels’ fast growing industries : Technology and audio-visual

Brussels is recognized as a leader in the tech industry, consistently ranking in the top two European cities for infrastructure, internet connectivity, and digital public services. Its audio-visual sector is a vibrant ecosystem, buzzing with new ideas, projects and achievements.
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An unrivalled network of key European and international contacts all in one place

Brussels is home to the European Commission and Parliament, numerous other European institutions, NATO, key European trade associations, industry bodies, and think tanks. It also houses the representative offices for virtually every country and region around the globe, international and UN bodies, and international NGOs.
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Start your business with “My Welcome Package”

Take advantage of “My Welcome Package” and check out Brussels’ business opportunities.

You’ll enjoy the core services:

  • 3 months free in our offices
  • Personalised support from our experts
  • Access to the why.brussels Partners Network
  • Search for space

But also the extra services if you are eligible:

  • Help for business creation
  • HR support
  • Expats services
  • Economic transition coaching
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We help you find, research and advise you in your search for your implementation in Brussels.

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