Congratulations! Taking the leap to become self-employed is an exciting step, and with Accountable, it’s simpler than you might think.
Here’s how to get started in 5 easy steps:
Open a professional bank account.
You’ll need this for all your business transactions.
Join a social security fund.
Choose a fund such as Partena, Acerta or Xerius or Liantis, they handle your social contributions.
Register with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE).
You’ll be listed as a Self-Employed Natural Person.
Get your VAT number.
Your social counter can help you obtain this from the tax office.
Download the Accountable app.
Manage your invoices, expenses, and taxes, all in one place.
Starting your journey doesn’t have to involve endless paperwork.
With Accountable, you can register directly from our website, just enter your details, follow a few simple steps, and we’ll connect you with one of our trusted official partners (social counters).
By registering through Accountable, you’ll:
âś… Save time and skip the paperwork headaches
âś… Enjoy exclusive benefits, like reduced VAT registration fees
âś… Let our partners handle the formalities so you can focus on what really matters, building your business with confidence
For more guidance, check out our dedicated blog article and step-by-step video to walk you through the process ⏬
 For more information, reach out to us via the chat.
Author - Valesca Wilms
As content marketing lead at Accountable Belgium, Valesca writes about freelancing, self-employment, and taxes based on her own experience as a freelancer.
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