Are you an entrepreneur, freelancer or project leader based in the Brussels Region? Have you encountered difficulties with administrative procedures, whether when applying for public support, obtaining a permit or developing your business? Make your voice heard through the regional survey “List of Needs 2026”.
Coordinated by hub.brussels, this survey aims to identify the administrative and regulatory obstacles faced by entrepreneurs in Brussels. Your answers will directly help shape future public policies.
What topics are covered?
- Public aid and support
- Starting or developing a business
- Urban planning and environmental permits
- Labour law, taxation and financing
- Mobility, administrative simplification, innovation… and more
What concrete results has the 'List of Needs' delivered so far?
Previous editions have already contributed to concrete policy changes. Here are two recent examples:
- Since January 2024, business founders in the Brussels-Capital Region are no longer required to demonstrate knowledge of business management, making entrepreneurship more accessible to a wider audience.
- Since 1 September 2024, a decree of the Brussels-Capital Government (16 May 2024) has simplified the rules governing changes in commercial activity. For certain types of changes, an urban planning permit is no longer required — for example, when an artisanal chocolate shop becomes a carpentry workshop, or a hair salon is converted into a daytime grocery store. This represents a significant reduction in administrative burden when launching a new project.
Your input matters. It helps build a clearer picture of the day-to-day challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Brussels and supports more targeted policy responses.
Got 10 minutes? Take part in the survey. It is open from 28 January to 31 March 2026.