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• 827590 type Article infopages.
• 827590 description "If you are self-employed in Ghent, you need to register. Read more about it here." infopages.
• 827590 identifier "827590" infopages.
• 827590 inLanguage "en" infopages.
• 827590 name "Registering in Ghent as an EU self-employed worker" infopages.
• 827590 url registering-ghent-eu-self-employed-worker infopages.
• 827590 dateModified "2025-02-13T08:55:01+00:00" infopages.
• 827590 datePublished "2024-10-24T13:39:14+00:00" infopages.
• 827590 sourceOrganization feb2655f-f689-e111-a140-0050569826fc infopages.
• 827590 articleBody " <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--table-of-contents paragraph--view-mode--full"> <nav class="table-of-contents" aria-labelledby="table-of-contents-header"> <div class="content-container"> <h4 id="table-of-contents-header">On this page</h4> <ul class="three-column"> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#what-is-it-about">What is it about?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#what-are-the-conditions">What are the conditions?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#how-much-does-it-cost">How much does it cost?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#what-do-i-need">What do I need?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#what-are-the-steps">What are the steps?</a></li> <li><a href="/en/lod/infopages#are-there-any-exceptions">Are there any exceptions?</a></li> </ul> </div> </nav> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>What is it about?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-is-it-about"></a></h2><p>As an EU citizen, you can work as a self-employed person. This can take different forms: as a manager, director, working partner, self-employed assistant, etc. If you plan to live and work in Belgium for more than 3 months, you must register.</p> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>What are the conditions?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-are-the-conditions"></a></h2><ul><li>You live at a private address in Ghent.</li><li>You are registered as self-employed.</li><li>You are an <a href="https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/working-enterprise-and-investment/the-countries-of-the-european-union-eu-the-european-economic-area-eea-the-schengen-area-and-the-eurozone">EU citizen</a>.</li></ul> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>How much does it cost?<a class="ck-anchor" id="how-much-does-it-cost"></a></h2><p>Starting your file is free. </p><p>For the residence card, you pay</p><table><tbody><tr><td>Standard procedure</td><td>30 euro</td></tr><tr><td>Urgent procedure</td><td>133 euro</td></tr></tbody></table> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>What do I need?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-do-i-need"></a></h2><ul><li>Your valid identity card or passport</li><li>A <a href="https://myenterprise.be/my_enterprise/">recent complete extract</a> from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises OR a certificate of exemption</li><li>Proof of affiliation with a social security fund for the self-employed. If your registration is in order, this document will be sent directly to the city council.</li></ul> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>What are the steps?<a class="ck-anchor" id="what-are-the-steps"></a></h2><ul><li>Make an <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/56ed26ca/?link=e4b6">appointment </a>at Migration.</li><li>At the appointment, you will receive a proof of registration.</li><li>The <a href="https://www.politie.be/5415/contact/je-wijk">police</a> will verify your address.</li><li>You will receive an email invitation (link) to apply for your residence card or to submit additional proof of your self-employed activity. You can make an appointment through this link.</li><li>Collect your residence card from the location where you applied for it. You don’t need an appointment for this, except at the <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=937">Wijkkantoor Rabot</a>. Don't forget your PIN and PUK codes!</li></ul> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full"> <h2>Are there any exceptions?<a class="ck-anchor" id="are-there-any-exceptions"></a></h2><p>Are you an assistant to a business and under 20 years old? You cannot join a social security fund. Provide a certificate proving your exemption along with an extract from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises.</p> </div> <h2>Frequently asked questions</h2> <dl class="accordion"><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--7--1"> How long will my residence card be valid? </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--7--1" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><p>The residence card will be valid for 5 years.</p></div></dd></div><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--7--2"> Can I start working before my procedure is completed? </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--7--2" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><p>Yes, as an EU citizen, you can start working immediately.</p></div></dd></div><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--7--3"> What should I do if I move? </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--7--3" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><p><a href="https://stad.gent/nl/burgerzaken/verhuizen-en-adres/aangifte-van-adreswijziging">Always report any change of address immediately</a> (Dutch). If you don’t, we will have to remove you from the foreign nationals register. This cancellation will invalidate your EU card, which could result in losing your right of residence.<br>If you are moving abroad, whether permanently or temporarily, you must also <a href="https://stad.gent/en/migration/reporting-your-departure-belgium">report this online</a>.</p></div></dd></div><div property="mainEntity" typeof="Question"><dt class="faqfield-question" property="name"><h3><button class="accordion--button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--7--4"> I don't have a business yet. What should I do? </button></h3></dt><dd class="faqfield-answer" property="acceptedAnswer" typeof="Answer"><div class="accordion--content" id="accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--7--4" aria-hidden="true" hidden="hidden" property="text"><p>Even if you are not yet self-employed, you must register with the municipality. However, you will still need to start your business later.</p><p><a href="https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/doing-business-in-flanders">Read more about starting a business</a></p></div></dd></div></dl> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--full cta-block image-none link"> <div class="cta-block__content"> <div class="feature-block secondary"> <h2>Registering as an EU self-employed worker</h2> <a href="https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/56ed26ca/?link=e4b6" class="button button-secondary">Make an appointment</a> </div> </div> </div> " infopages.
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