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how do i get a temp work permit for belgium

sky 1 · 2012-03-07 23:53:03

i only want to work for my self over there for 6 months and i see on some web site that there 3 different types of permit and it could take up to a year to get but unfortunately my ship will have sailed by then,i need 1 asap as im starting to work for my self over there on the 1 of april,could any 1 help me out on some…

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08-03-2012 12:53am

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sky 1

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i only want to work for my self over there for 6 months and i see on some web site that there 3 different types of permit and it could take up to a year to get but unfortunately my ship will have sailed by then,i need 1 asap as im starting to work for my self over there on the 1 of april,could any 1 help me out on some info how i can get a quick fix or a temp permit which will not cost me much,thanks

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#2 08-03-2012 12:58am
Victor

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If you are an EU citizen, you won't need one. If you aren't, you might be much better off making contact with a Belgian immigration lawyer.

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#3 08-03-2012 1:28am
sky 1

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Victor wrote: »

If you are an EU citizen, you won't need one. If you aren't, you might be much better off making contact with a Belgian immigration lawyer.

i am an eu citizen,but i think i need a permit to be tax compliant or something,any info on this

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#4 08-03-2012 2:38pm
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You will only become tax resident in Belgium if you stay there for 183 days (over 1 year, or another number over 2 years). Otherwise you still pay tax in Ireland.

So, if it's a short contract: just go over and do the work. Then send them a bill as normal. If you are both vat regd then you don't need to charge vat for intraeuro exports.

Oh: you REALLY do not want to be come tax resident in Belgium btw

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#5 10-03-2012 6:13am
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You may be confusing things. If you live for a time in Belgium, you may need a residence permit from the town hall or similar. Have a look here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=76488545

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