Last updated: 10 May 2012
Market profile
Doing business
The Belgians are formal in their business dealings. They both extend and expect a high level of courtesy.
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Country Profile
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- ECONOMIC CLIMATE
Belgium is a major trade gateway to the rest of Europe. Belgium's top export import markets are its neighbours in the EU.
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- TRADE RELATIONS
Australia enjoys positive and constructive relations with Belgium, with a growing bilateral commercial relationship.
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- POLITICAL CLIMATE
Belgium is a constitutional monarchy. King Albert II (who acceded to the throne in 1993) is head of state.
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Top Business Risks
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.
Bilateral agreements
Australia has social security agreements with several countries that address the issue of 'double super coverage' for employees sent to work overseas. To take advantage of these agreements, Australian employers sending employees overseas to work must apply to the Tax Office for a Certificate of coverage.
For more details, please visit the Australian Taxation Office website.