Our Services
1. Contract Drafting & Risk Management
- Drafting and negotiating subcontractor agreements that clarify roles, responsibilities, and liabilities;
- Ensuring contracts comply with Belgian employment laws;
- Including clear liability and termination clauses;
- Defining payment terms, intellectual property rights, and confidentiality obligations.
2. Compliance with Employment & Social Security Law
- Advising on the risks of false self-employment (to avoid hidden employment relationships);
- Understanding obligations under Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) in specific industries;
- Managing temporary agency work regulations and restrictions on labour leasing.
3. Working with Foreign Subcontractors: Immigration & Posting Rules
- Providing guidance on the EU Posted Workers Directive and its Belgian implementation;
- Handling LIMOSA declarations (mandatory for foreign subcontractors working in Belgium);
- Assisting with work permits and visas for non-EU subcontractors;
- Ensuring compliance with minimum wage and employment conditions under Belgian law.
4. Tax & Social Security Considerations
- Ensuring proper withholding tax and VAT compliance for foreign subcontractors;
- Advising on double taxation treaties and avoiding permanent establishment risks;
- Handling social security obligations under European coordination rules or bilateral agreements.
5. Joint Liability & Chain Responsibility
- Advising on joint liability for wages, social security, and tax debts in subcontracting chains;
- Assisting in due diligence checks to mitigate risks when engaging subcontractors.
6. Dispute Resolution & Litigation
- Handling disputes related to non-payment, contract breaches, or misclassification;
- Representing companies in labour courts, tax disputes, or administrative proceedings;
- Resolving conflicts over social security audits or employment status reclassification.
