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<http://schema.org/articleBody> " <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--table-of-contents paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n <nav class=\"table-of-contents\" aria-labelledby=\"table-of-contents-header\">\n <div class=\"content-container\">\n <h4 id=\"table-of-contents-header\">On this page</h4>\n\n <ul class=\"three-column\">\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#what-is-it-about\">What is it about?</a></li>\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#what-are-the-conditions\">What are the conditions?</a></li>\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#how-much-does-it-cost\">How much does it cost?</a></li>\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#what-do-i-need\">What do I need?</a></li>\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#what-are-the-steps\">What are the steps?</a></li>\n <li><a href=\"/en/lod/infopages#are-there-any-exceptions\">Are there any exceptions?</a></li>\n </ul>\n\n </div>\n </nav>\n\n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>What is it about?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"what-is-it-about\"></a></h2><p>As an EU citizen, you can work as a self-employed person. This can take different forms: as a manager, director, working partner, self-employed assistant, etc. If you plan to live and work in Belgium for more than 3 months, you must register.</p>\n \n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>What are the conditions?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"what-are-the-conditions\"></a></h2><ul><li>You live at a private address in Ghent.</li><li>You are registered as self-employed.</li><li>You are an <a href=\"https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/working-enterprise-and-investment/the-countries-of-the-european-union-eu-the-european-economic-area-eea-the-schengen-area-and-the-eurozone\">EU citizen</a>.</li></ul>\n \n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>How much does it cost?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"how-much-does-it-cost\"></a></h2><p>Starting your file is free. </p><p>For the residence card, you pay</p><table><tbody><tr><td>Standard procedure</td><td>30 euro</td></tr><tr><td>Urgent procedure</td><td>133 euro</td></tr></tbody></table>\n \n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>What do I need?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"what-do-i-need\"></a></h2><ul><li>Your valid identity card or passport</li><li>A <a href=\"https://myenterprise.be/my_enterprise/\">recent complete extract</a> from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises OR a certificate of exemption</li><li>Proof of affiliation with a social security fund for the self-employed. If your registration is in order, this document will be sent directly to the city council.</li></ul>\n \n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>What are the steps?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"what-are-the-steps\"></a></h2><ul><li>Make an <a href=\"https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/56ed26ca/?link=fe90&product=1736\">appointment </a>at Migration.</li><li>At the appointment, you will receive a proof of registration.</li><li>The <a href=\"https://www.politie.be/5415/contact/je-wijk\">police</a> will verify your address.</li><li>You will receive an email invitation (link) to apply for your residence card or to submit additional proof of your self-employed activity. You can make an appointment through this link.</li><li>Collect your residence card from the location where you applied for it. You don\u2019t need an appointment for this, except at the <a href=\"https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/?product=937\">Wijkkantoor Rabot</a>. Don't forget your PIN and PUK codes!</li></ul>\n \n </div>\n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--text paragraph--view-mode--full\">\n \n\n\n <h2>Are there any exceptions?<a class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"are-there-any-exceptions\"></a></h2><p>Are you an assistant to a business and under 20 years old? You cannot join a social security fund. Provide a certificate proving your exemption along with an extract from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises.</p>\n \n </div>\n\n\n \n <h2>Frequently asked questions</h2>\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n<dl class=\"accordion\">\n <div property=\"mainEntity\" typeof=\"Question\">\n <dt class=\"faqfield-question\" property=\"name\">\n <h3>\n <button class=\"accordion--button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--12--1\">\n How long will my residence card be valid?\n </button>\n </h3>\n </dt>\n <dd class=\"faqfield-answer\" property=\"acceptedAnswer\" typeof=\"Answer\">\n <div class=\"accordion--content\" id=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--12--1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden=\"hidden\" property=\"text\">\n <p>The residence card will be valid for 5 years.</p>\n </div>\n </dd>\n </div>\n <div property=\"mainEntity\" typeof=\"Question\">\n <dt class=\"faqfield-question\" property=\"name\">\n <h3>\n <button class=\"accordion--button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--12--2\">\n Can I start working before my procedure is completed?\n </button>\n </h3>\n </dt>\n <dd class=\"faqfield-answer\" property=\"acceptedAnswer\" typeof=\"Answer\">\n <div class=\"accordion--content\" id=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--12--2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden=\"hidden\" property=\"text\">\n <p>Yes, as an EU citizen, you can start working immediately.</p>\n </div>\n </dd>\n </div>\n <div property=\"mainEntity\" typeof=\"Question\">\n <dt class=\"faqfield-question\" property=\"name\">\n <h3>\n <button class=\"accordion--button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--12--3\">\n What should I do if I move?\n </button>\n </h3>\n </dt>\n <dd class=\"faqfield-answer\" property=\"acceptedAnswer\" typeof=\"Answer\">\n <div class=\"accordion--content\" id=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--12--3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden=\"hidden\" property=\"text\">\n <p><a href=\"https://stad.gent/nl/burgerzaken/verhuizen-en-adres/aangifte-van-adreswijziging\">Always report any change of address immediately</a> (Dutch). If you don\u2019t, we will have to remove you from the foreign nationals register. This cancellation will invalidate your EU card, which could result in losing your right of residence.<br>If you are moving abroad, whether permanently or temporarily, you must also <a href=\"https://stad.gent/en/migration/reporting-your-departure-belgium\">report this online</a>.</p>\n </div>\n </dd>\n </div>\n <div property=\"mainEntity\" typeof=\"Question\">\n <dt class=\"faqfield-question\" property=\"name\">\n <h3>\n <button class=\"accordion--button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--12--4\">\n I don't have a business yet. What should I do?\n </button>\n </h3>\n </dt>\n <dd class=\"faqfield-answer\" property=\"acceptedAnswer\" typeof=\"Answer\">\n <div class=\"accordion--content\" id=\"accordion--multiple--content--faqitem--12--4\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden=\"hidden\" property=\"text\">\n <p>Even if you are not yet self-employed, you must register with the municipality. However, you will still need to start your business later.</p><p><a href=\"https://www.vlaanderen.be/en/doing-business-in-flanders\">Read more about starting a business</a></p>\n </div>\n </dd>\n </div>\n </dl>\n\n \n\n <div class=\"paragraph paragraph--type--call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--full cta-block image-none link\">\n \n <div class=\"cta-block__content\">\n <div class=\"feature-block secondary\">\n <h2>Registering as an EU self-employed worker</h2>\n\n \n \n <a href=\"https://gent.mijnafspraakmaken.be/56ed26ca/?link=e4b6\" class=\"button button-secondary\">Make an appointment</a>\n \n </div>\n </div>\n </div>\n" ;
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