Choosing your company's domiciliation address has legal, tax and image implications. Here are all the options.

Why company domiciliation matters

  • Every company in Belgium must have a registered office
  • The address appears in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE)
  • It determines which court has jurisdiction in the event of a dispute
  • It affects certain municipal taxes

Impact on image

  • A prestigious address boosts credibility
  • Important for B2B activities
  • Shapes how clients and partners perceive you

Option 1: Your home address

Advantages

  • Free (no extra rent)
  • Partial tax deduction (home office)
  • Administrative simplicity

Disadvantages

  • Your personal address is publicly visible (CBE)
  • Not always professional for client meetings
  • Possible planning restrictions (change of use)
  • The lease may prohibit business use

Tax deduction

  • A percentage of the office's floor area relative to the home
  • Applies to: rent, energy, internet, insurance
  • Example: a 15 sqm office in a 100 sqm home = 15% deductible

Option 2: A virtual office / commercial domiciliation

Advantages

  • A prestigious business address
  • A mail-handling service
  • Affordable pricing (EUR 50 to 150/month)
  • A meeting room available on request

Disadvantages

  • No permanent workspace
  • The address is shared with other companies
  • Some banks may be reluctant

Providers in Belgium

  • Regus: a national presence, many addresses
  • Burogest: a Belgian domiciliation specialist
  • Silversquare: high-end coworking plus domiciliation
  • WeWork: international, present in Brussels

What is generally included

  • An official address for the CBE
  • Mail receipt and scanning
  • A dedicated phone line (optional)
  • Access to meeting rooms (by the hour)

Option 3: A coworking space

Advantages

  • A professional working environment
  • Networking with other entrepreneurs
  • Flexibility (no long-term commitment)
  • Shared infrastructure (printer, kitchen, meeting room)

Disadvantages

  • A monthly cost (EUR 200 to 500/month)
  • No privacy for confidential calls
  • Potential noise and distractions
  • Silversquare: Brussels, Luxembourg
  • Co.Station: Brussels (specialising in tech/startups)
  • Betacowork: Brussels
  • La Grand Poste: Liège
  • StartIt@KBC: several Flemish cities

Option 4: A dedicated office

Advantages

  • A private, professional space
  • A strong brand image
  • Total confidentiality
  • A fully customisable space

Disadvantages

  • High cost (rent + charges + fit-out)
  • A long-term commitment (a 3/6/9 lease)
  • Landlord-related responsibilities

Average costs in Belgium

City Price/sqm/month
Brussels centre EUR 20 – 35
Brussels outskirts EUR 12 – 20
Antwerp EUR 14 – 25
Ghent EUR 12 – 20
Liège EUR 8 – 15
Namur EUR 8 – 14

How to choose

Decision criteria

Criterion Home address Virtual office Coworking Dedicated office
Cost ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★
Image ★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★★
Flexibility ★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★
Networking ★ ★★ ★★★★★ ★★
Confidentiality ★★★ ★★ ★★ ★★★★★

Conclusion

Start with your home address or a virtual office to keep costs down. Move to a coworking space or a dedicated office once your business justifies it. What matters is that your company domiciliation matches your stage of development and your real needs.