Professional bookkeeping for international businesses in Belgium — daily transaction recording, VAT returns, bank reconciliation, and Belgian GAAP compliance. Fully in English.
Every Belgian company is legally required to maintain proper accounting records. As part of our accounting services in Belgium, LawSupport provides comprehensive bookkeeping for international businesses — from daily transaction recording to quarterly VAT filings. Our English-speaking team handles the complexities of Belgian GAAP so you can focus on running your business.
Document retention — accounting records must be kept for 7 years
Bookkeeping Costs
Company Size
Monthly Transactions
Estimated Monthly Cost
Small BV/SRL
Up to 50
€200 – €400
Medium BV/SRL
50 – 200
€400 – €800
Larger company
200+
€800 – €1,500+
Prices include daily bookkeeping, quarterly VAT returns, and basic financial reporting. Corporate tax return preparation and annual accounts filing are typically charged separately. See our pricing page for service packages.
How It Works
Onboarding — we set up your chart of accounts, connect to your bank feed, and configure accounting software
Monthly processing — you upload invoices and receipts (or we collect via email/app); we record and categorise all transactions
VAT filing — we prepare and submit your quarterly (or monthly) VAT return via Intervat by the 20th of the month following the period
Reporting — you receive monthly or quarterly management reports in English (profit & loss, balance sheet, cash position)
Year-end — we prepare the trial balance and closing entries for annual accounts
Belgian Accounting Obligations
All Belgian companies must comply with these bookkeeping obligations:
Belgian bookkeeping includes recording all financial transactions (purchases, sales, bank movements), maintaining the general ledger, preparing periodic VAT returns (quarterly or monthly via Intervat), reconciling bank accounts, managing accounts receivable/payable, and producing trial balances and financial statements.
Costs depend on company size and transaction volume. For a small BV/SRL with limited transactions, expect €200–€500/month. Medium-sized companies typically pay €500–€1,200/month. This usually covers daily bookkeeping, quarterly VAT returns, and basic financial reporting.
Yes. All Belgian companies (BV/SRL, NV/SA) are legally required to maintain proper accounting records. Companies must follow Belgian GAAP (or IFRS for listed companies), file annual accounts with the National Bank of Belgium, and submit periodic VAT returns to the SPF Finances.
Legally, company directors can handle bookkeeping themselves. However, given the complexity of Belgian tax law, VAT regulations, and filing requirements, most companies engage a professional bookkeeper or accountant. Only licensed professionals (ITAA members) can sign and file annual accounts.
Common Belgian accounting software includes Exact Online, Yuki, Octopus, Billit, and Winbooks. International options like Xero and QuickBooks are used but may require Belgian-specific modules for VAT compliance and structured reporting to the National Bank.
ITAA (Institute for Tax Advisors and Accountants) is the professional body regulating accountants, tax advisors, and bookkeepers in Belgium. Only ITAA-registered professionals can legally sign annual accounts and represent clients before tax authorities.
Most Belgian companies file VAT returns quarterly (deadline: 20th of the month following the quarter). Companies with annual turnover exceeding €2.5 million must file monthly. All filings are electronic via the Intervat platform.
Not legally required, but highly recommended for international businesses. Belgian accounting reports must be filed in French or Dutch (depending on the registered office region), but internal communication and reporting can be in English. LawSupport provides fully English-language bookkeeping services.
Professional Bookkeeping for Your Belgian Company
English-speaking team, Belgian compliance, transparent pricing. Let us handle your books.
