Making an appointment with the OOG (Ondersteuningspunt Ondernemers Gent).

What is it about?

The Ondersteuningspunt Ondernemers Gent (OOG) answers questions from (aspiring) entrepreneurs in Ghent. Via this City of Ghent page, you can schedule an appointment (in person or as a video call) to discuss your situation and receive targeted advice.[1]

Who is this for?

This is useful if you:

• haven’t started yet but have plans to become an entrepreneur
• are already an entrepreneur in Ghent and have specific questions
• are self-employed as a secondary occupation and are considering switching to a primary occupation

Examples of questions you can ask there:

• starting a business (first steps, administration, regulations)
• subsidies or support from the City of Ghent
• financing and supporting organizations
• hiring your first employee
• finding a location for your business

Cost

This service from the City of Ghent is free of charge.[1]

How do you make an appointment?

1. Go to the page “Request your appointment with the OOG”.
2. Click Make an appointment.
3. Choose the right activity (e.g., general information session, hospitality/retail, video call).
4. Schedule a time and confirm.

What options are there?

According to the page, you can choose from, among others:

• General information session: hospitality or retail
• General information session: entrepreneurship – other sectors
• General information session: starting a business (also available as a video call)
• (In addition, there are also a few appointment types about hospitality certificates, permits, and documents)[1]

Practical: location and contact

Address (in-person appointment)

Stadskantoor, Woodrow Wilsonplein 1, 9000 Ghent

Phone

+32 9 210 10 60

Email

ondernemen@stad.gent

If you cannot come in person, you can also ask your question by email, phone, via the contact form, or via a scheduled video call.[1]

Source

• https://stad.gent/nl/ondernemen/afspraak-algemeen-infogesprek-ondernemen-gent