The three regions in detail
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Brussels
Brussels-Capital Region
Bilingual region of 1.2 million inhabitants. Dense real estate market, specific taxation, numerous municipal grants, highly developed B2B ecosystem.
Registration duties: 12.5% with €200,000 rebate
Energy grants: Renolution suspended in 2026
Employment: Actiris · hub.brussels · 1819
Family: Famiris (allowances)
Wallonia
Région wallonne
French-speaking region of 3.6 million inhabitants. Historic registration duties reform in 2026, affordable property prices, strong entrepreneurial support.
Registration duties: 3% since 2026 (reform)
Energy grants: transitional regime until 30/09/2026
Employment: Le Forem · 1890.be · SOWALFIN
Family: FAMIWAL (allowances)
Flanders
Vlaanderen
Dutch-speaking region of 6.7 million inhabitants. Most advantageous property taxation, innovation grants among the most generous in Europe.
Registration duties: 2% since 2025 (lowest rate)
Energy grants: Mijn VerbouwPremie + reform 1/3/2026
Employment: VDAB · VLAIO · KMO portfolio
Family: Groeipakket (allowances)