We are a law firm specializing in business law. With a long history (it was founded in 1958), we have constantly strived to stay in tune with the changing world and the necessarily changing needs of our clients.

We are renowned for our responsiveness and our mastery of complex cases. Our clients particularly appreciate our understanding of their business, as well as our constant concern for creating value by providing practical and concrete solutions.

High technicality, transversality and excellence are our watchwords.

Our team is currently composed of 49 lawyers, 40 of whom work in our Brussels office and 9 in our Kinshasa office. A number of them are registered not only at the Brussels and/or Kinshasa bars, but also at the bars of New York, Paris or Geneva.

For their cross-border needs, our clients can rely on the very strong ties we have established with various law firms around the world, more particularly through the GENEVA GROUP INTERNATIONAL (GGI) network (www.ggi.com), of which our firm is a member. GGI is an international alliance of legal and financial professionals, present on all five continents, who share the firm’s values of independence and high quality standards.

We support initiative and innovation by offering specific support for start-ups.

The excellence of our firm is recognized by our clients and our peers in the profession. Our lawyers are regularly distinguished and referenced among the best in their specialisation in legal guides, including Chambers, Legal 500 and Leaders League.

Brussels

Our Brussels office is particularly active in international arbitration and complex litigation, corporate and financial law (including mergers and acquisitions), economic law, tax law, competition and European law, intellectual property and digital law, restructuring and insolvency, real estate and construction law, administrative law and public procurement. Our teams dedicated to regulated sectors such as energy, TMT (technology, media, telecoms), transportation       and food are recognized for their excellence.

Kinshasa

Our office in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo) advises international and national investors in the main sectors of the country’s economy, both regulated (energy, mining, hydrocarbons, telecoms, insurance, banking) and unregulated (cement, maritime transportation, logistics, agriculture, security, real estate, etc.).

Business Portal

Formalis will guide you through the registration process for starting up your business in Belgium. All legal obligations related to doing business in Belgium will be explained and fulfilled by Formalis, so you can be certain that your activities in Belgium will start up smoothly and correctly. Formalis will register your company
with the Belgian Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and get you a company number.

Social Security Insurance for the Self-Employed

Self-employed persons in Belgium need to register with a Social insurance provider. Group S offers you that possibility in-house. We will calculate your social security contributions. The payment of these contributions give you the right to receive child benefits, pension, social insurance in case of bankruptcy and access to legal sickness and incapacitation benefits.

External Payroll Office

Whatever the size of your business, Human Resources Management is a complex issue. An error in implementation of social legislation can be very costly. So most employers entrust administration of salaries to an authorized external payroll office. Your personal payroll manager, who is your first point of contact,
keeps careful watch and provides you with day-to-day advice. He calculates wages and social contributions correctly, ensuring that you fully comply with social legislation.

Legal Assistance

As an employer, you have to deal with complicated social legislation. We offer you :

• assistance and advice on individual and collective work regulations ;
• legal defense in the event of a conflict with an employee or with the Social Security authorities ;
• template documents.

Child benefit

Your staff members with children are entitled to allowances. Group S handles the formalities and settles child benefits and other bonuses when a child is born or adopted.

Group S International Division

In response to the growing number of international enterprises and associations active in Belgium, Group S has set up an English-speaking division for its international clients.

Group S services for international clients include the following :

• An English-speaking payroll manager ;
• Pay slips issued in English ;
• Salary simulations ;
• Legal assistance in English ;
• Specific expertise on matters relating to foreign workers (posting of workers, work permits, expat status, etc.);
• Assistance with setting up a fringe benefits policy ;
• Pro-forma documents and documentation in English ;
• Statutory and extra-statutory insurance ;
• Partnership with the National Health Insurance: Euromut.

Group S is growing internationally. In France we operate through our subsidiary Group S – Management Services. We can meet the needs of companies active in Belgium and/or in France by offering them the same services in both countries.

We also currently work with partners for payroll management of employees of companies based in the following countries: Austria, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Dubai, Egypt, Germany, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Netherlands, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA.

Special Rate:

As a member of FAIB, your association can benefit from a specific rate at GroupS (up to 30 % discount on handling fees).

Contact:

Philippe Borremans
International Affairs Manager
Avenue Fonsny, 40 – Bruxelles 1060 Brussel – Fonsny laan, 40
T.: +32 2 507 19 74 - F.: +32 2 507 16 32 - Mobile: +32 477 86 71 86
philippe.borremans@groups.be

Idloom is a Belgian Software Development company, and we are proud to be Faib’s sponsor since 2017.

idloom.events is a state-of-the-art events registration platform, designed to help you organize and manage all kinds of events; seminars, webinars, courses, meetings, public gatherings and events, trade shows, commercial fairs and shows.

You can effortlessly create a multipage and multilingual event website, manage your attendees, payment processing, badge printing, hotel room booking, invoice generation, on-site check-in, session management, etc.

Our main strengths? Flexibility and Transparency!

Our key differentiators are:

• User-friendliness – ranked as the world’s most user-friendly Event Management Solution
• Unique features – form conditions, time zone management, waiting lists, online event management, endless customization options, etc.
• Integrations - idloom allows for seamless synchronization with any third-party system
• Security – full confidentiality guaranteed, ensuring data protection (GDPR, SoC2, ISO)
• 5-star customer service – Have your own dedicated Account Manager!

Interested in a demo? Don’t hesitate to book a meeting with me directly in my calendar!

See you soon at the next Faib event!

Contact:

Sacha Goldenberg 

Account Executive

+32 470 474 134

sacha.goldenberg@idloom.com

I-Heb Management, an innovative Tax and Accounting mostly working at an international level for A.I.S.B.L

Our services

The main purpose of I-Heb Management is to excel in delivering the best services in our core business:

• Accountancy: our team assists you in maintaining and reviewing your accounts and all accounting expert missions.
• Taxation: we continuously optimize your tax situation, and in respect of your fiscal obligations, you can trust our experts.
• Management advice: our informed advice and comprehensive expertise will play a key role in the growth, performance and profitability of your business.
• Special undertakings: business transformation, mergers, and liquidation etc… our firm is qualified to help you complete the various procedures required by the Companies’ Code.
• Tax representation: if you want your company to operate in the Belgian market, but do not wish to create a branch, our firm is the solution to your representation in Belgium.
• Administrative assistance: if administrative procedure are weighting you down our team can assist you, so that you can devote your energies to your business activities.

We carry out our mission in conformity with the Belgian, and if the case may be, European professional standards.

Our team

To carry out this mission we rely on Ms Samah Dugardin, manager of I-HEB MANAGEMENT. Ms Dugardin has been active as an accountant and tax expert for the past ten years and her qualifications and appointments have allowed her to gather substantial experience in the bookkeeping in two languages of national or international companies or associations in Belgium or abroad.

In addition, the size of I-HEB MANAGEMENT trustee ensures that all bookkeeping tasks are performed in a pro-active manner by experienced professionals who closely interact with the accountant in charge. Thanks to this modest size client relationships are managed more smoothly than in larger firms, which allows to plan the work to be done in a more pleasant way. It also makes it easier to free up capacity when an urgent matter needs to be addressed.

The mission is always carried out rigorously and with due professional care.

Are you interested in a collaboration with us? I-HEB Management offers you a first appointment free of charge and without obligation.
 

Contact:
+32 2 344 18 38
Email: info@iheb.be – samah.dugardin@iheb.be

Kellen provides association management, strategic advice, global consulting, government affairs, market research and European representation services to associations and corporations worldwide.

Our Europe-based Kellen team includes 35 experienced professionals with a variety of complementary backgrounds, industry knowledge and skills. Each of whom has extensive experience in the management and representation of national, European and global associations and is competent in at least three European languages

Kellen Clients benefit from specialized association management knowledge, enriched service offering and privileged links with EU and US-based decision-makers.

Kellen has offices in Atlanta, Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Denver, Kansas, New York and Washington D.C.

Our 350 professionals around the globe are specially trained in areas ranging from engineering to nutrition, from integrated communications to global consulting, and of course, in association management and meeting planning. And while association management is what we’re best known for – it’s just one part of what we do.

PwC Legal (previously Law Square) was founded in October 2013 as an independent law firm. It forms part of a network of more than 3,500 lawyers in 95 countries. PwC Legal in Belgium is a multidisciplinary team of over sixty passionate lawyers, all registered at the Brussels or Antwerp Bar, and who combine many years of experience in different areas of expertise.

Our clientele comprises both commercial companies and associations. From start-ups and SME’s to listed companies, from non-profit and governmental organisations to big international networks, our firm guides all kinds of organisations through aspects of both public and private sector business law, in Belgium and beyond. We advise in matters related to M&A, general corporate law, banking and finance, business contracts, privacy and data protection, real estate, financial regulations, intellectual property, public and administrative law and tax policy and litigation.

Building or restructuring a not-for-profit business can be highly complex, both legally and operationally, and requires practical and creative solutions. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists has- in-depth, demonstrated expertise in helping national and international organisations with all aspects of funding, expenditure, governance structures, restructuring and more, taking already into account potential opportunities under the new Belgian Code for Companies and Associations. We work alongside our clients to design, optimise or restructure their organisation, within this new legal context, and always keeping in mind our clients’ long-term goals.

We collaborate with our PwC network, departmentally and globally, to bring you a complete end-to-end solution under one roof.

Contact:

Karin Winter karin.winters@pwc.com

Tel: +32 2 710 78 03

SD Worx is directly present in 11 countries but can offer a payroll solution anywhere in the world.

Contact:

Hugues Thibaut
hugues.thibaut@sdworx.com

SEC Newgate EU is a full service public policy and public relations agency built for the challenges of today – and tomorrow. We are creative, yet pragmatic; mid-sized yet global, with partners across Europe and beyond. Founded over a decade ago, SEC Newgate EU takes an integrated approach to our clients’ challenges, based on best practice and in-depth knowledge of the policy landscapes in Brussels and internationally.

We are a multidisciplinary consultancy focused on European association management, advocacy and communications. We have dedicated media relations, digital and event management teams known for their expertise and success. Based in Brussels with a network of European and global partner agencies, we combine detailed knowledge of the policy world with a creative approach to communication.

Contact:

Feriel Saouli

fsaouli@secnewgate.eu

Brussels, a "world city" where 180 different nationalities mingle, and also “world’s capital” of international associations, with over 2300 with their headquarters on its territory.

To serve all associations’ needs to develop their activities Brussels, visit.brussels counts with a dedicated Convention and Association Bureau:

• to support with all the information for setting up or operating the association in Brussels with the support of its partners (of which the FAIB)
• to contribute to the city discovery by the association community ecosystem in Brussels
• to develop an association community ecosystem in Brussels
• to assist in organising an association meeting
• to guide to various service providers operating in the city
• to develop partnerships at local level and with other association hub cities

The visit.brussels multilingual team will be pleased to provide you with support and advice. Just contact us.

Contact:

Patrick Bontinck, CEO
Milena Zandonà, Business Development Expert

Rue Royale 2-4 - 1000 Bruxelles
Phone +32(0)2.513.89.40
Email: m.zandona@visit.brussels

We are a web design & branding agency specialised in providing services to associations, non-profit organisations, and EU projects.

As your partner during the digital age, we live and breathe web design, branding, and digitalisation. With a deep understanding of membership-based organisations and NGOs, we tailor communication solutions to ensure your success.

What we can help you with:

• Website design and maintenance
• Digital support to your communication team
• SEO
• Branding and graphic design
• Animated videos production
• Digitalisation projects

Check out our portfolio at https://webbaysolutions.com/portfolio

Let's organise a call, we would love to get to know you!