Astrea is an independent and dynamic law firm with 10 partners and more than 40 lawyers, each of them specialized in a particular area of law. Together they cover every field of law that might be encountered by multinationals, investors and start-ups in an M&A deal involving Belgium.
MEMBER IN BELGIUM
ANTWERP
BRUSSELS
WEB
Steven De Schrijver, Partner of Astrea
+32 3 287 11 11
+32 2 215 97 58
contact@astrealaw.be
www.astrealaw.be
WHY INVEST IN BELGIUM? Top Class Human Capital
Open Economy
BE
NL
Ease of Setting up a Business
Strategic Location
Our firm's broad based composition allows us to offer a comprehensive approach. Based on the individual client's needs and the specific issues at hand, we assign a customised team of specialist lawyers to each case. This enables us to consider every relevant area of law and provide the most efficient solution.
SMART CORPORATE TAXATION SYSTEM
Efficient Infrastructure
High Quality of Life
DE
FR
US
Access to Europe’s Decision Makers
Logistics Springboard
JP
A unique blend of passion and respect is the strength of the Astrea team. The approach of every team is always client-oriented and client-driven. We respond quickly and we are proactive and pragmatic. Quality is essential, but we also aim to be as cost-efficient as possible.
Competitive Tax Regime
Tradition of Foreign Trade
LUXEMBOURG 703 2137
CORPORATE AND M&A TAXATION MUNICH
COLLECTION, ATTACHMENT AND INSOLVENCY TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS ADMINISTRATIVE & PROPERTY LAW BANKING & FINANCE COMMERCIAL & ECONOMIC LAW
25.00 (NCTR) 27.50 (NCTR)
31.00 (NCTR) 28.20 (ECTR)
37.10 (NCTR) 34.20 (ECTR)
37.90 (NCTR) 36.50 (ECTR)
38.60 (NCTR) 40.10 (ECTR)
Nominal Corporate Tax Rate (NCTR) Effective Corporate Tax Rate (ECTR)
Source: economie Belgium
500
AMSTERDAM 439 437
415
DUBLIN
Belgian exports amount to more than 80% of national GDP.
405
BRUSSELS
MADRID
More international organisations are located in Brussels than in Washington D.C.
80% of Europe’s purchasing power lies within a radius of 800 km (± 500 miles) from Brussels: Gateway to 500 million European consumers.
(€/m2/year)
IT & MEDIA EMPLOYMENT LAW
LONDON WEST END
AFFORDABLE REAL ESTATE
533
26.30 (ECTR)
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BELGIUM
PARIS 915
OUR PRACTICE AREAS
34.00 (NCTR)
WARSAW Source: Cushman & Wakefield 2013
World’s 17th most competitive country.
35% of the labour force has at least one higher-education degree.