{"id":5168,"date":"2026-03-12T15:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T14:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.workers.be\/?page_id=5168"},"modified":"2026-04-14T07:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T05:31:53","slug":"what-are-the-possible-statuses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.workers.be\/en\/candidates\/services\/what-if-you-went-independent\/im-going-for-it\/what-are-the-possible-statuses\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the possible statuses?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group hero\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the possible statuses to work independently?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>When considering independence, one key question arises:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"arrow-right\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-arrow-right \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M440.6 273.4c4.7-4.5 7.4-10.8 7.4-17.4s-2.7-12.8-7.4-17.4l-176-168c-9.6-9.2-24.8-8.8-33.9 .8s-8.8 24.8 .8 33.9L364.1 232 24 232c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24s10.7 24 24 24l340.1 0L231.4 406.6c-9.6 9.2-9.9 24.3-.8 33.9s24.3 9.9 33.9 .8l176-168z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><strong>Which status should you choose?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.workers.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-photo-5989933-5989933-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3126 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.workers.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-photo-5989933-5989933-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.workers.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-photo-5989933-5989933-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.workers.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-photo-5989933-5989933-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.workers.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-photo-5989933-5989933-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.workers.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-photo-5989933-5989933-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.workers.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pexels-photo-5989933-5989933-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In Belgium, several models allow you to work more autonomously:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>employee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>umbrella company (payroll)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>freelancer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>self-employed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Each status offers a different balance between:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>freedom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>responsibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Understanding these differences is essential to choosing a model that fits your profile.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong>Definition of the main statuses<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Before comparing, let\u2019s clarify what each status means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Employee<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>An employee works for a company under an employment contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The employer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>pays the salary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>handles social contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provides social protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most secure model, but also the one with the least autonomy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Umbrella company (payroll)<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Umbrella employment is a hybrid model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You work for clients like an independent, but you are employed by an umbrella company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>invoices clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pays you a salary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>manages administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is often used to test independence while keeping strong social protection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Freelancer<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201c<strong>Freelancer<\/strong>\u201d is not a legal status in Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It simply refers to someone who works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>per mission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>for multiple clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>without a traditional employment contract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, a <strong>freelancer<\/strong> is legally self-employed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Self-employed<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A self-employed person works on their own account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They can operate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>as a <strong>sole trader<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>through a <strong>company<\/strong> (SRL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The self-employed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>invoice clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pay their own social contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>manage their taxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This status offers the most freedom, but also the most responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>Quick comparison<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Criteria<\/th><th>Employee<\/th><th>Umbrella<\/th><th>Freelancer<\/th><th>Self-employed<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Social security<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:0.8em\" color=\"#00d084\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>High<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:0.8em\" color=\"#00d084\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>High<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:.8em\" color=\"#fcb900\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Medium<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:.8em\" color=\"#fcb900\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freedom<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:.8em\" color=\"#cf2e2e\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Low<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:.8em\" color=\"#fcb900\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Medium<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:0.8em\" color=\"#00d084\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>High<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:0.8em\" color=\"#00d084\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Administration<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:0.8em\" color=\"#00d084\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>None<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:0.8em\" color=\"#00d084\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Low<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:.8em\" color=\"#fcb900\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Medium<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:0.8em\" color=\"#cf2e2e\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Very high<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Income potential<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:.8em\" color=\"#fcb900\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Capped<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:.8em\" color=\"#fcb900\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Variable<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:0.8em\" color=\"#00d084\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>High<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:0.8em\" color=\"#00d084\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Tr\u00e8s \u00e9lev\u00e9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial risk<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:0.8em\" color=\"#00d084\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Low<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:.8em\" color=\"#fcb900\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Moderate<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:.8em\" color=\"#fcb900\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>Moderate<\/td><td><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"circle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" style=\"font-size:.8em\" color=\"#cf2e2e\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But this table is not enough<\/strong>\u2014you need to understand the real implications.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">Detailed analysis by criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-37a5afe4 uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__hstyle1-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__stack1-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>Social protection<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><div>Income<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab2\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\"><div>Freedom<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab3\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\"><div>Administrative management<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list min\">\n<li>paid leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unemployment benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>full health coverage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Umbrella<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list min\">\n<li>similar protection to employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strong coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>less administrative complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Freelancer \/ Self-employed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list min\">\n<li>mandatory social contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>no standard unemployment benefits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pension depends on declared income<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If security is your top priority, employment or umbrella is often more suitable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-1\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list min\">\n<li>fixed salary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>possible bonuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gradual progression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Freelancer \/ Self-employed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list min\">\n<li>project or daily-based billing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>variable income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>higher earning potential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: a <strong>\u20ac4,000<\/strong> <strong>gross<\/strong> employee can bill <strong>\u20ac600\/day<\/strong> as an independent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But net income depends on expenses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-2\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list min\">\n<li>fixed schedule<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>predefined objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>limited strategic control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Freelancer \/ Self-employed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list min\">\n<li>choose your missions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>choose your clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>control your organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More freedom also means more responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-3\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list check-list min\">\n<li>no administrative burden<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Umbrella<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The company manages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>invoicing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>administration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Self-employed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You manage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>accounting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VAT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>social contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>invoicing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some profiles enjoy this autonomy\u2014others find it constraining.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Common mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center max-width-auto\">Frequent errors when choosing a status:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list link-list\">\n<li>choosing only based on income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>underestimating commercial pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>confusing \u201cfreelance\u201d with a legal status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ignoring tax implications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>copying someone else\u2019s choice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A status should be chosen based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your current situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your risk tolerance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your professional goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">The key factor: your profile<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no universally \u201cbest\u201d status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right choice depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your ambition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your current stability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your commercial ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your financial maturity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Next step: prepare your launch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Once your status is chosen, you need to understand the steps to start your activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center card is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simplify my process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>Indep Roadmap AI<\/strong> guides you step by step to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>choose your status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>prepare administrative steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>structure your launch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch card fill align-middle is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button cta\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/status-smart-gain.lovable.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simulate my income<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>See all steps to become independent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Discover the official steps to start your activity in Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.workers.be\/et-si-tu-passais-a-lindependance\/je-me-lance\/quelles-sont-les-demarches-a-entreprendre\/\">View the steps<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"far\" data-icon=\"circle-question\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-circle-question \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M464 256A208 208 0 1 0 48 256a208 208 0 1 0 416 0zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm169.8-90.7c7.9-22.3 29.1-37.3 52.8-37.3l58.3 0c34.9 0 63.1 28.3 63.1 63.1c0 22.6-12.1 43.5-31.7 54.8L280 264.4c-.2 13-10.9 23.6-24 23.6c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24l0-13.5c0-8.6 4.6-16.5 12.1-20.8l44.3-25.4c4.7-2.7 7.6-7.7 7.6-13.1c0-8.4-6.8-15.1-15.1-15.1l-58.3 0c-3.4 0-6.4 2.1-7.5 5.3l-.4 1.2c-4.4 12.5-18.2 19-30.6 14.6s-19-18.2-14.6-30.6l.4-1.2zM224 352a32 32 0 1 1 64 0 32 32 0 1 1 -64 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>FAQ &#8211; Choosing your status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Are freelancer and self-employed the same?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In Belgium, \u201cfreelancer\u201d is a commercial term. Legally, a freelancer is self-employed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Can you return to employment after being independent?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Yes. Many professionals alternate between employment and freelance work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Is umbrella employment common in Belgium?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Yes, especially in IT, consulting, and digital sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-9&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-9\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Which status should you start with?<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-9\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Many professionals start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>as a side activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or through umbrella companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows them to test independence with less risk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are the possible statuses to work independently? 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