The Wallonia region of Belgium is centrally located in the heart of Europe and offers emerging technology companies unsurpassed resources to quickly and efficiently get European operations established and productive. It offers a thriving economy, business-friendly government, one of the most productive workforces in Europe and an outstanding quality of life for expatriate families.

Transportation and Logistics

Wallonia is in the southern part of Belgium, bordered by France, Germany, Luxemburg and the Netherlands. Its central location and Belgium's northwestern seacoast make it a convenient crossroads for access to the European market, which has over 400 million consumers. The country has a highly developed, state-of-the-art transportation infrastructure for automobile, truck, rail, ship and air traffic which includes three international airports, the densest road network in the world and an excellent rail and waterway system.

The Workforce

Belgium spends more on education and training than almost any other nation in the world, and Wallonia has an expansive, highly performing educational network of colleges, universities and graduate schools. Creative, multilingual, highly educated and technologically savvy, Wallonia's workforce is 20% more productive than the European average.

Quality of Life

Wallonia is one of the most charming places on the planet. Beautiful forests and hills are punctuated by breathtaking architecture dating from the Middle Ages. The standard of living is exceptionally high, and an advanced yet affordable healthcare system helps Wallonia have one of the world's longest life expectancy rates. Unique assets and the region's geographic location make it the ideal place for expatriate families to make the most of life in Europe.

Business Climate

Wallonia is a magnet for financial investment, with a rapidly growing population of venture capitalists, angel investors and financial institutions all competing for position in emerging high-tech markets. It has a high standard of living based on average wages relative to the cost of living.
More than 2% of Wallonia's GDP is invested in R&D, and with nine major universities, six science parks, 300 research centers, and over 11,000 people employed in research, Wallonia is one of the fastest-growing technology markets in the world.

Tax Benefits

The Wallonia government has worked to make Wallonia the least taxed region of Europe. In addition, the government offers considerable financial assistance and incentives to businesses which want to make Wallonia home, including cash grants, interest-free loans and tax abatements. There is no capital gains tax in Belgium. In fact, Belgium has one of the world's most business-friendly tax policies.