Letting someone help in your business: arrange employment through Tentoo.

In brief

Would you like someone to help out in your own business temporarily? Do not let that person work without being registered. A practical solution is to arrange the collaboration through Tentoo.

Volunteering is not an alternative in an ordinary commercial business. In Belgium, volunteering is intended for non-profit organisations. A self-employed person, company or private individual may therefore not simply have someone work in their business as a volunteer. For more information, also see Vlaanderen.be.

Tentoo then acts as the legal employer. The employee works under a temporary employment contract, and Tentoo handles payroll administration, the Dimona declaration and remuneration, among other things. This allows you to bring in extra help without having to manage all the social and legal administration yourself.

How does it work?

1. Discuss the assignment: agree in advance who will help, which tasks the person will perform, when they will work and what budget you have available.
2. Register the collaboration through Tentoo: provide the necessary information and formalise the assignment before the work starts.
3. Tentoo arranges the employment: Tentoo temporarily employs the person under a temporary employment contract and takes care of the administration, the Dimona declaration and remuneration.
4. Check the cost: include the total cost in your pricing and budget. Request a simulation or quotation in advance.

How much does it cost?

As an indication, allow for a fee of approximately 15–18%. The exact amount is not necessarily fixed: Tentoo works with a wage coefficient for employers. This takes into account, among other things, employer contributions, holiday pay, contributions, occupational accident insurance and administrative services.

The total invoice may also include other items, such as expenses and a Dimona fee. Therefore, always ask Tentoo for the current rate and the full calculation before engaging someone.

When is this a good option?

Tentoo can be useful when:

• you temporarily need an extra pair of hands;
• you have already found someone but still need to arrange the employment and administration;
• you do not want to set up your own payroll administration;
• you want the collaboration to be handled correctly and digitally.

For recurring or long-term collaboration, another form of employment may be more suitable. If in doubt, discuss this with an accountant, social secretariat or social and legal adviser.

Frequently asked questions

Is registering with Tentoo free?

According to Tentoo, creating a profile on My Tentoo is free. Once you actually employ someone, however, you will pay the wage and employer costs according to Tentoo’s calculation.

Who is the employer?

During the assignment, Tentoo acts as the legal employer. You give the practical instructions and supervise the work, while Tentoo handles the contractual and social and legal administration.

Can someone help in my business as a volunteer?

Not just like that. In Belgium, volunteering is intended for non-profit organisations, not for an ordinary self-employed person or commercial business. Therefore, choose an appropriate form of employment and do not let the person work without being registered.

Can someone start before the registration is complete?

Arrange the employment in advance. Do not let someone “help out for a bit” first and then try to sort out the administration afterwards. Ask Tentoo which information and confirmations are required before the first working day.

What should I explain to the employee?

Discuss the tasks, schedule, remuneration and practical arrangements in advance. Also explain that the employee works through Tentoo and that Tentoo is responsible for the contract and payroll administration.

Find out more

Read the information for employers at Tentoo and request an up-to-date quotation or simulation. This will tell you in advance what the collaboration will cost and which steps are required.