Best Spots to drink Coffee and Work

Entrepreneurs & freelancers

by Guest author - 25 August, 202011 October, 2020

Ghent has a huge selection of coffee bars where you can enjoy a great coffee. But what if you’re looking for a place to work for the day? What if you’re a freelancer in Ghent, but are tired of staring at the same four walls of your home office? Or,

How to get help for your income tax return 2020

by Nina - 10 May, 202011 May, 2020

Latest update: May 2020 Note: personal income tax in Belgium is a complex and demanding topic, so our article does not pretend to be able to answer all your questions. What we hope to give you are some useful guidelines and an overview of different options for finding more information. As

De Krook Bibliotheek: A Library For All Of Us

Students & studying

by Rebecca Bramlett - 8 January, 20204 March, 2021

There is a new building in Gent that stands out among the rest, perhaps as obviously as I feel I stand out as an American in a crowd of Gentenaars! Sitting in the shadows of the famous stone Gothic towers, its glass and dark metal shines within the city’s skyline

How to find a job in Ghent without speaking Dutch

by Guest author - 13 October, 20194 March, 2021

In this post we give you tips about where you can find a job in Ghent that doesn't require Dutch language skills. Here are some options: Work for a multinational company Get a job in one of the Irish pubs Get a Phd/PostDoc Self-Employment: Work as a freelancer/start your own

Employment basics

Work & education

by Heather - 23 September, 20198 April, 2021

You got the job - congratulations! Now you’re being sent 20 pages of Dutch legalese and you just want to know how much you’ll be paid and when you can go on holiday. The Belgian employment system can be pretty complicated, and there are considerable differences compared to other EU

Beginner’s Guide for foreign students in Ghent

by Guest author - 8 September, 201911 October, 2020

Welcome to Ghent! Whether you came here for your bachelor, masters, PhD or internship, congratulations on making a very good choice. Belgium is a great country and this city in particular has a lot to offer. My name is Lilas and I used to be an Erasmus student in Ghent.

A list of Startup Supporters In Ghent

Entrepreneurs & freelancers

by Guest author - 22 August, 201914 August, 2020

This is a picture of a person holding a board saying Startup Supporters in Ghent

Now is is a great time to start a business in Belgium and in Ghent. There are so many startup supporters available at the moment, enabling new businesses to start and grow in various ways. Startersfabriek aims to bundle all the starters and startup activities together. The three main activities of

Study in Gent – Workshops, Courses, Classes and Study Programmes for adults, in English

Students & studying

by Guest author - 20 August, 201915 December, 2020

Feel like studying again? Whether you want to study in Gent to learn a new skill for your hobby, take up a language or get a formal certification to boost your employability, read on. In this guide you can find out all about workshops, courses, classes and study programmes in

Who Can Start A Business In Ghent?

Entrepreneurs & freelancers

by Guest author - 18 August, 201914 August, 2020

A picture of a lady holding a sign with the text Who Can Start A Business in Ghent

This information is especially for foreigners who want to set up a business in Ghent. If you have Belgian nationality, or you are from one of the Member States of the European Economic Area (European Union, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein) or Switzerland, you are eligible to set up a business in

How To Register A Business In Ghent

Entrepreneurs & freelancers

by Guest author - 18 August, 201914 August, 2020

This is a picture of a lady holding a sign with the text "How to register a business in Ghent, Belgium"

In this post you will find information about how to register a business in Ghent and Belgium. It includes tips about the paperwork and administration needed for setting yourself up as self employed or as a freelancer (zelfstandig, eenmanzaak) in Ghent. It also includes a reference to a governmental source