Professional card for self-employed foreign nationals (Beroepskaart / Carte professionnelle)
Professional card for self-employed foreign nationals is a residence route in Belgium (Entrepreneur). Regional card (Brussels/Flanders/Wallonia): business plan, economic added value (jobs, investment, innovation), viability. Flanders has fixed criteria incl. start capital & jobs; renewal needs 110% GAMMI (~€2,457 net/mo). Fee €140 (+€90/yr Brussels) + DOFI fee ~€350; first card ~2 yrs, max 5.
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 5 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide income, progressive 25–50% + communal surcharge; 30% dividend WHT; 10% capital-gains tax on financial assets from 2026
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Entrepreneur |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 790 + CHF 85 / yr |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 5 |
| Work | ownBusiness |
| Eligible | Non-EU/EEA/CH nationals |
| Tax | Worldwide income, progressive 25–50% + communal surcharge; 30% dividend WHT; 10% capital-gains tax on financial assets from 2026 |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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