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A brief overview of Expatica's Business section.Starting a business in the Belgium isn't as challenging as you might expect. There are, however, many basic questions to sort through--questions like, how do you register a business if you are an expat, or what are the rules and regulations for international entrepreneurs?
Articles such as Doing business in Belgium can help. Expatica’s business channel addresses the basics to help expats find their feet and start a business in unfamiliar territory. New to networking and social media? See what to avoid when rubbing elbows, and how to best use social media sites like LinkedIn to your advantage.

This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Belgian management culture.
Belgium’s first alternative directory assistance services - available through the shortcode 14-14 - can now be accessed on the internet.
Moving to Belgium presents a host of challenges to expats, not least of all finding the right home.
The psychological effects of global mobility can be physically painful.