Regulated occupations

Some occupations are regulated. This means that only people who meet certain conditions are allowed to exercise these occupations. The 'start.business.belgium.be' portal site contains an overview of the regulated occupations in Belgium.

Belgium has different decision levels　that can lay down formalities. These formalities can differ from region to region.

Access to the occupations

The website of the FPS Economy also provides information about access to the occupation (fr).

The European Commission website also has a database with an overview of regulated occupations per country, with the competent authority.

Professional qualifications

The 'business.belgium.be' portal site contains more information about European directive 2005/36 on the recognition of professional qualifications.

The Belgian assistance centre for the recognition of professional qualifications (fr) (Be-Assist) informs and orients the professionals who want to exercise a regulated occupation in a member state.

News

Sustainable Development Goals

What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
- Read more about Sustainable Development Goals
National Day programme 2023

For Belgian National Day on 21 July, FPS Chancellery of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Defence, FPS Interior, the federal and local police and the Syndicat d’initiative-Bruxelles Promotion are organising a number of activities for the general public in Brussels.

This year, National Day coincides with the 10th anniversary of the reign of King Philippe.

Below is an overview of the activities (co-)organised by the federal government:

20 July 2023
- Read more about National Day programme 2023
Belgium in figures for 2022

Discover the annual Key figures brochure, published by Statistics Belgium, the Statistics directorate of the Belgian FPS Economy. This brochure contains basic figures on population, society, territory, environment, economy, real estate, construction, mobility and transport.
- Read more about Belgium in figures for 2022
Keep your smartphones secure: "OK is not always OK!"

Having a smartphone in your pocket is now the most common thing there is, among both young and old. The number of applications as well as the uses we are making of them on a daily basis are multiplying. This is where criminals and fraudsters come in: they are increasingly developing viruses specifically designed to target mobile devices and go on the attack.

But prevention is possible, and simple: only download applications from official app stores.

You can also secure your smartphone by following these tips:
- Read more about Keep your smartphones secure: "OK is not always OK!"
A federal crisis plan to combat soaring energy prices

The federal government has decided to extend the support measures (VAT reduction and social rate for one million households) to cope with the explosive increase in energy prices. The banks are committed to protecting the most affected families. Measures will be taken to skim off the industry's excess profits to finance a solidarity fund. The government also calls on Belgians and companies to reduce their consumption and set a good example.

Belgium’s energy supply is in good shape
- Read more about A federal crisis plan to combat soaring energy prices