Join us for an exclusive "Meet & Greet" event with the representatives of the Belgian and regional authorities in South Africa. A great opportunity to find out how they can help all Belgian companies and residents doing business and living in South Africa, as temporary or permanent residents.

Program

16.30- 17.00 - Registration and welcoming of participants – drinks and snacks on offer

17.00 – 17.30 - Short presentation by each representative

- Embassy of Belgium - Mrs Amandine Sonck, First Secretary: role, tasks and key personnel

- AWEX - Mrs Catherine Bauwens, Trade Commissioner: role and mandates

- FIT - Mr Luc Fabry, Trade Commissioner: role and mandates

- Flanders Representation - Dr Geraldine Reymenants: role and mandate

- BCCSA - Mrs Claudine Vandenabeele: short summary of key role

17.30-17.45: Presentation by Damien Elleboudt, Consul, specifically aimed at Belgian companies doing business in SA and Belgians living in SA as residents:

- General information on processing of ID cards, consular services, pension, social security…

- Fast Track visa – what and for who

- General advice (eg registration of expats, emergency nr,…)

17.45-18.25: Doing business in SA

- Forvis Mazars: tax implications for temporary residents / drafting of will for tax residents / transferring money between BE and SA (Reserve Bank)….

- Fragomen: latest update on immigration for Belgians wishing to work in SA

- Open discussion with FIT, Awex and BCCSA on opportunities and challenges, with testimonies from Belgian companies active in SA (BEE, CSR,…)

18.25-18.35: Q & A session, followed by networking

Free event for our members - small participating fee for non-members (incl. snacks and drinks).

Seats are limited / Registration closing on Friday 07/06/2024.