The Chamber launches the IV Edition of the Entrepreneur’s Guidebook in Belgium

The Chamber, within the framework of the EmprendeBelux programme, publishes an updated version of its Entrepreneur’s Guidebook in Belgium. Distributed exclusively in digital format, it aims to serve as the first reference in Spanish for future entrepreneurs and self-employed people who wish to set up their business in Belgium. It also offers practical and simple information on the different stages involved in starting a business in a foreign country.

This updated version includes a section dedicated to the creation of companies and the company taxation. The guide also compiles a detailed directory of member companies that support entrepreneurs. It also contains the services and programmes that the Chamber offers to organisations and self-employed workers in Belgium.

We invite you to download this guide and to contact us for further information.

More information: info@e-camara.com

Launch of the III Edition of the Entrepreneur’s Guidebook in Luxembourg

In the framework of the EmprendeBelux programme, the Chamber has just published an updated version of the Entrepreneur’s Guidebook in Luxembourg. The reference publication in Spanish for anyone interested in starting a business in the Grand Duchy, can be downloaded for free and is available in digital format via the EmprendeBelux portal.

This updated version includes a section of testimonials and detailed information on the most common questions asked by future entrepreneurs, and expands the content of each of the different stages required to start a business (authorisation of establishment, administrative procedures, etc). There is also a section dedicated to company taxation, including a summary of the main taxes applicable in Luxembourg. Finally, the guide includes a directory of local business support organisations.

The Delegation of the Chamber in Luxembourg has actively collaborated during the last year with Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs in their business incorporation processes in Luxembourg. With this III Edition, the Chamber aims to continue providing future entrepreneurs with comprehensive support in the implementation of their business projects in the country.

The publication is supported by the Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg and the House of Entrepreneurship.

You can download the guide here.

More information and opportunities: luxemburgo@e-camara.com

Virtual meeting of Spanish entrepreneurs in Luxembourg

On April 20th, the Chamber organised the first virtual meeting of Spanish entrepreneurs in Luxembourg.

The meeting was organised in the framework of the EmprendeBelux programme, which aims to support Spaniards who decide to launch an entrepreneurial project in BeLux. This first meeting was attended by 12 entrepreneurs from different sectors of activity, who had the opportunity to present their project and exchange experiences and information of interest.

Also, several programmes that the Chamber manages in the field of entrepreneurship were presented: Mobility Plan – PICE, Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, MobiliseSME and StartCraft.

Are you an entrepreneur living in Luxembourg and do you want to participate in upcoming calls? Contact us: luxemburgo@e-camara.com

 

 

New edition of our “Guía del Emprendedor en Luxemburgo”

Within the framework of the EmprendeBelux programme, the Chamber has just launched an updated version of our “Guía del Emprendedor en Luxemburgo” (Enterpreneur’s guide in Luxembourg), the reference publication in Spanish for anyone interested in starting a business in the Grand Duchy. It is free to download and is accessible in digital format via the EmprendeBelux site.

This updated version includes detailed information on the most common questions raised by future entrepreneurs, and the information about the different procedures required to open a company is broaden (authorisation of establishment, administrative procedures, etc). There is also a section devoted to company taxation, including a summary of the main taxes applicable in Luxembourg. In addition, the guide has a directory of local business and organizations that support entrepreneurship.

The publication is supported by the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce and the House of Entrepreneurship.

You can download the guide HERE

More information: luxemburgo@e-camara.com

I have an idea, and now what?

The past January 22nd 2020, within the framework of EmprendeBeLux, programme sponsored by ING Belgium, the Official Spanish Chamber Of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg organized an informative session with Euclides, business center in the Brussels-Capital Region.

During the talk, the counselor specialized in entrepreneurship Beatriz de la Cruz, answered to the attendants all their doubts for developing a business project or idea in Brussels. The event took place at the headquarters of Euclides (Rue du Chimiste 34-36 B, 1070 Anderlecht).

Amongst others, the counselor informed about the following topics:

  • Where do I start from?
  • Which are the administrative procedures that need to be done?
  • How can I look for a working space?
  • How do I start my financial plan?
  • How can I look for financing for my project?
  • How does the VAT, social contributions or taxes work?

 

ABOUT EMPRENDEBELUX

Through the EmprendeBeLux programme, the Chamber wants to support Spanish people in BeLux in their long way towards entrepreneurship and accompany them in the consolidation of their business. For more information you can contact the organization through info@e-camara.com.

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Information session “Discover how to benefit from a financial aid for entrepreneurs in the Region of Brussels”

Within the framework of the EmprendeBeLux, a program sponsored by ING Belgium, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with Bruxelles Economie et Emploi, organized an information session in Spanish last December 4 to present the different financial aids available for entrepreneurs in the Brussels-Capital Region.

Attendees had the opportunity to learn from Jonathan Fernández Valle, benefits officer at Bruxelles Economie et Emploi, the most recommended benefits for each of their profiles. Each entrepreneur presented their questions to the representative of Bruxelles Economie et Emploi. These focused mainly on how to present a dossier, the moment most convenient to present the dossier and the percentage of grant that could be awarded to them. Jonathan Fernández Valle also indicated to the participants how to access and complete a grant application through the online platform of the Brussels-Capital Region.

ABOUT EMPRENDEBELUX

Through the EmprendeBeLux Program the Chamber aims to support Spanish people in BeLux on their long way to becoming an entrepreneur and accompany them through the consolidation of their business.

Programme sponsored by:

The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg participates in the SME Open Day in Luxembourg

On November 28th, the Official Chamber of Commerce of Spain in Belgium and Luxembourg participated in SME Open Day: L’Europe au service des PME in Luxembourg during the European SME week. This annual initiative coordinated by the European Commission aims to highlight European SMEs by promoting entrepreneurship and helping to create a more favourable environment for small and medium enterprises. This year the different events of the campaign took place throughout Europe from November 25th to 29th.

To the event attended Mr. Lex Delles, Minister of Middle Classes and Tourism of Luxembourg, Sabrina Sagramola , Manager of Enterprise Europe Network-Luxembourg, and Giacomo Mattino, Head of Unit – Enterprise Europe Network and Internationalisation of SMEs – Directorate General for Growth (DG GROW), who highlighted the importance of the Erasmus program for young entrepreneurs as a tool to promote entrepreneurship.

The attendees to the event had the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of EYE at the Chamber’s stand. In addition, at the demo corner of the program attendees could share their questions with the program manager, Soraya Bravo, who highlighted the flexibility and ease of the program to register and participate and who invited the attendees to be part of the program.

Presentation of JobYourself: become a freelancer without risks in Brussels Region

Within the framework of the program EmprendeBeLux, The Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with JobYourself, a cooperative of activities of the Brussels-Capital Region, organized last 21st of November a presentation of said institution mainly aimed at unemployed people who have a business idea and complementary freelancers. The attendees had the chance to learn about this cooperative, which offers assistance in the development and testing of entrepreneurial projects in the market, as well as the other services that it offers.

Through the EmprendeBeLux Program the Chamber aims to support Spanish people in BeLux on their long way to becoming an entrepreneur and accompany them through the consolidation of their business.

 

Programme sponsored by:

Information session on public aids for entrepreneurs in Brussels Region

Within the framework of EmprendeBeLux program,  the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg, in collaboration with 1819, the information service for entrepreneurs in Brussels, organized an information session lastTuesday, September 24th from 6 pm to 7.30 pm in Spanish to inform about the different public aids for entrepreneurs in the Brussels region.

Attendees had the possibility to get to know the regional service offered by 1819; as well as the administrative procedures to start-up a company and the structures in terms of accompaniment in the Brussels Region. Moreover, the speakers went over the public funding, subsidies and identification of commercial premises for rent.

Through the EmprendeBeLux program, the Chamber seeks to support Spanish residents in BeLux on the long road to entrepreneurship and business consolidation.

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19/09 III Meeting with Spanish entrepreneurs in Belgium

Third meeting with Spanish entrepreneurs in Belgium

On 19 September, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg organized the third meeting between Spanish entrepreneurs in Brussels, at the offices of Language Studies International, a company member of the Chamber.

On this occasion, the meeting was focused on the training grants available for entrepreneurs in Brussels region. The attendees discovered in detail how to access to these training grants, in particular to language courses.

One of the main obstacles for foreign entrepreneurs in Brussels is the bilingualism of the region. It is estimated that those who know French or Dutch are more likely to succeed when implementing their business in the city.

Additionally, participants had the opportunity to interact with other entrepreneurs and exchange contacts and experiences around this topic.

The Chamber took the opportunity to present the new website of EmprendeBelux, a programme aimed at supporting Spanish entrepreneurs in the country and designed to accompany them in launching their project and/or consolidating their businesses.

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