Starting a business (VLAIO).

Starting with the right knowledge

Good preparation increases your chances of success as an entrepreneur.

Preparing your start

• Explore and test your idea (problem, target group, solution)
• Think about feasibility, risks and your approach

Starting your business (7 steps)

Follow VLAIO’s steps to officially start your business (from decision-making to registration and start-up formalities).

After starting: obligations & formalities

After your start, there are administrative obligations and formalities you need to keep tracking.

Status choices and specific situations

VLAIO also provides information for specific contexts:

• Your status as a self-employed person (social rights and obligations)
• Entrepreneurship as a secondary occupation
• Entrepreneurship as a student self-employed
• Entrepreneurship and unemployment
• Entrepreneurship in cultural and creative sectors

Guidance, coaching, advice and networks

The same page includes a list of initiatives/partners where you can find support (training, programmes, coaching and networks).

Relevant support measures for starters (selection)

• Entrepreneurship competitions
• Winwin loan

Source

• https://www.vlaio.be/nl/begeleiding-advies/start