Threshold amounts, VAT & getting started.
Last updated: 24 May 2026
Details
- Event source: https://gentrepreneur.startium.be/public/events/ed27e238-7526-4132-b037-32eaac8f5036
- Organisation: Gentrepreneur / Startium
- Type: group session (slides + explanation)
- Topics: thresholds, VAT, getting started
- Attachment: PPTX (see below)
What are “threshold amounts” for students?
Threshold amounts are income thresholds that determine whether you keep certain benefits or statuses, such as:
- remaining fiscally dependent on your parents
- impact on social contributions (especially for student self-employed)
- potential impact on other rights (depending on your situation)
Note: thresholds can change yearly and depend on income type and status.
How to use this (practical)
- Determine your profile: student employee / student self-employed / combination.
- Make a simple annual income forecast (per month/quarter) and split by income type.
- Compare to relevant thresholds (pay attention to the income definition: gross/net/taxable).
- Work with scenarios (safe / on the edge / above) and note the consequences.
- Adjust if you are approaching an overshoot (hours, timing, planning, and consult accountant/social insurance fund).
PPTX (slides)
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