Immigration News - Belgium Updated 2021 salary thresholds for foreign work permit holders announced Share this article LinkedIn Facebook X (Twitter) December 28, 2020 IMPACT – MEDIUM Regional authorities have announced 2021 salary thresholds for third-country nationals working in Belgium. The new salary thresholds will take effect Jan. 1 and will be as follows: Highly Qualified Employees Executives Blue Card holders Brussels region €43,395 €72,399 €56,111 Flanders region €43,524 (€34,819.20 if under 30) €69,638 €52,299 Walloon region €43,395 €72,399 €56,112 ICT Salary Thresholds: The Intra Company Transfer (ICT) permit is expected to be available in January 2021. Certain gross annual salaries will be required to obtain this permit. They are: Trainees Specialists Managers Brussels region €28,056 €44,889 €56,111 Flanders region €43,524 €43,524 €69,638 Walloon region €43,395 €43,395 €72,399 Analysis & Comments: Salary thresholds in Belgium are indexed annually. Companies should take note of the higher thresholds and budget accordingly. Rest of World Source: Deloitte. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“DTTL”), its global network of member firms, and their related entities. DTTL (also referred to as “Deloitte Global”) and each of its member firms are legally separate and independent entities. DTTL does not provide services to clients. Please see www.deloitte.com/about to learn more. Deloitte Legal means the legal practices of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited member firms or their affiliates that provide legal services. For legal, regulatory and other reasons, not all member firms provide legal services. This includes Deloitte Tax LLP in the United States which does not provide legal and/or immigration advice or services. This communication contains general information only, and none of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, its member firms or their related entities (collectively, the “Deloitte network”) is, by means of this communication, rendering professional advice or services. Before making any decision or taking any action that may affect your finances or your business, you should consult a qualified professional adviser. No entity in the Deloitte network shall be responsible for any loss whatsoever sustained by any person who relies on this communication. © 2020. For information, contact Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.
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