The Local Economy Offices of the Brussels-Capital Region

Last changed: Thursday 15 February 2024

Some Brussels municipalities have a Local Economy Office (GEL), which supports new entrepreneurs in the development of their business activity. Some counters are installed in a business centre.

What services offers a Local Economy Office ?

A Local Economy Office can offer you the following services:

Analysis of the economic feasibility of your project
Evaluation of your investment budget
Elaboration of your business plan
Choice of legal structure
Administrative formalities
Assistance in finding appropriate funding

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In short, a Local Economy Office accompanies you after the creation in all areas related to the management of your company. Its services are free of charge.

Office of Anderlecht

Rue du Chimiste 34 / 36
1070 Anderlecht
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Office of Molenbeek

Rue Le Lorrain 110
1080 Molenbeek
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Office of Saint-Gilles

Rue Fernand Bernier, 15
1060 Saint-Gilles
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Office of Schaerbeek

Rue des Palais 44
1030 Schaerbeek
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Office of the brussels city-centre

Rue d’Alost, 7-11
1000 Brussels
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Office of Brussels North-West

Rue Omer Lepreux, 4
1081 Koekelberg
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Who can help me ?

Below are some organisations that can help you with this issue.

The Local Economy Office of Anderlecht

The local economy office of Anderlecht accompanies (future) entrepreneurs who wish to establish in Brussels.

The Local Economy Office of the City of Brussels

The Local Economy Office of the City of Brussels accompanies (future) entrepreneurs who wish to establish in Brussels.

The Local Economy Office of Saint-Gilles - Village Partenaire

The Local Economy Office of Saint-Gilles accompanies (future) entrepreneurs who wish to establish in Brussels.

The Local Economy Office of Molenbeek

The Local Economy Office of Molenbeek accompanies (future) entrepreneurs who wish to establish in Brussels.

7 Jours santé

The 7 Jours Santé project aims to promote health among self-employed people and managers of very small companies in Brussels.

EFP

The EFP is a training centre that notably offers short modules for project initiators and entrepreneurs.

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Events

Below are some useful events that will take place soon.

Do you want to start a business in Belgium? Are you born outside the EU? This free event is for you!

Refresh guides job seekers step by step to realize their project in sustainable food.

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News

Below you will find some news related to the subject.

Young entrepreneurs also have their own Erasmus Programme

24/02/2021

nterview with Pierre Herfurth, EYE coordinator for the Brussels-Capital Region and a testimonial...

Spotlight on PEPA, entrepreneurship training for new Iimmigrants

22/02/2021

The systems in place in Belgium to welcome new immigrants have been growing for several years to facilitate their integration in their new society.

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