Belgian income tax basics for UK nationals working in Brussels
A practical first look at Belgian tax residence, annual returns, payroll withholding, current income-tax bands and UK income under the tax treaty.
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Weekly, practical posts for your move
A new post every week on the everyday things that come up when you move from the UK to Brussels — banking, healthcare, schools, transport, tax and settling in. Looking for the evergreen essentials instead? Visit the guides section.
Brussels public transport for newcomers: STIB, trains and the MOBIB card explained
A first-week guide to Brussels's transport operators, contactless fares, MOBIB, Brupass and the airport exception.
Read the postLearning French or Dutch in Brussels as an adult: practical options that fit around work
A guide to choosing French or Dutch courses around work, including evening classes, online options, placement support and free learning routes.
Read the postInternational vs Belgian schools in Brussels: how UK parents should choose
A practical comparison of French- and Dutch-language schools, European Schools and international options for UK families moving to Brussels.
Read the postBringing a pet from the UK to Belgium: pet passports and the practical checklist
Microchips, rabies vaccination, animal health certificates, EU entry checks, owner timing and Belgian registration.
Read the postShipping your belongings from the UK to Brussels after Brexit: customs and costs
Customs declarations, transfer-of-residence relief, inventories, timing, insurance and the costs people often miss after Brexit.
Read the postBelgian health insurance (mutuelle) for UK arrivals: what to sign up for and when
How Belgian mutual health insurance works, when to join after registering, what GHIC, EHIC and S1 mean, and what you may still pay.
Read the postBelgian bank accounts for UK expats: how to bridge the gap before you're registered
What Belgian banks actually ask for, why your National Register Number matters, and how to use Wise or Revolut sensibly in the meantime.
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