Belgian Government

http://www.belgium.be

The official website of the Belgian Federal government with detailed background information on Belgium, its people, its systems and its culture with links to government ministries, the monarchy and European organisations. (in Dutch, French, German and English)

Official Statistics on Belgium

http://stabel.gov.be

A division of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, this is the main statistical institution in Belgium with a large variety of figures (in Dutch, French, German and English)

Setting up in Belgium

http://www.investinbelgium.fgov.be/frame_en.htm

This site provides comprehensive information for foreign investors interested in setting up in Belgium. (in English)

Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

http://www.diplobel.be

Diplobel is the Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation. The network of Foreign Affairs is comprised of some 130 Embassies, Consulates and Delegations located abroad and in Belgium, with its Main Office in the centre of Brussels.

Running a business in Belgium

http://business.belgium.be/en

Information on how to run a business in Belgium.

British Chamber of Commerce in Belgium

http://www.britcham.be

The website of the British Chamber of Commerce in Brussels.

Infobel – Access to Belgian White and Yellow Pages

http://www.infobel.be/belgium

Provides access to the Belgian White and Yellow Pages.

Federation of Enterprises in Belgium: FEB

http://vbo-feb.be/en

FEB is Belgium's leading employers' organisation. It represents more than 30,000 businesses in a wide range of sectors, ranging from industry to services.

SOLVIT - Overcoming Trade Barriers

http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/europeandtrade/europe/overcoming-barriers/page45849.html

If you are facing trade barriers caused by the misapplication of EU law, or resulting from national regulation or practices that go against the spirit of the Single Market then BIS' EU Market Access Team might be able to help.

European Commission

http://ec.europa.eu/index_en.htm

The website of the European Commission provides information on the EU policies and laws as well as events and news.

SIMAP

http://simap.europa.eu/index_en.htm

SIMAP Gateway to European public procurement provides access to most important information about public procurement in Europe.

TPO Net

http://www.tpo-net.com/

The Virtual Community of World Conference of Trade Promotion Organisations (TPOs) lists the members of the European Trade Promotion Organisation (ETPO), together with their websites.

Directory of Belgian and Luxembourg exporting companies

http://www.belgiumexports.com

Products, services and company profiles of 8,500 exporting companies established in Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Flemish SMEs Association: UNIZO

http://www.unizo.be/internationaal

UNIZO-International assists SMEs in their international activities. This assistance is not limited to export only; it includes all forms of internationalisation. UNIZO International also provides a networkng infrastructure through conferences, information sessions, training courses, etc.

Export Services: Partners to Export

http://www.exportservices.be/

Directory of partner businesses that can help with international activities. Directory of related government and other organisations.

Made in Belgium: foreign trade and investment guide

http://www.madeinbelgium.be

Published in English since 1983, MADE IN BELGIUM is an annual publication presenting Belgium, its regions, and a selection of companies, products and services.

Europa

http://europa.eu.int

Europa is the Gateway to the European Union portal, which provides news and information on all aspects of the EU.

COBCOE

www.cobcoe.eu

COBCOE is a not for profit umbrella organisation working closely with its British bilateral member chambers in Europe to advance international trade and business with the United Kingdom.