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ARTICLE · 18 NOVEMBER 2024

Posting Workers To Belgium: Declaration Of Works

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What every posting employer and (Belgian) service user should know about the Declaration of Works notification.

BelgiumEmployment and HR
Emma Van Caenegem
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What every posting employer and (Belgian) service user should know about the Declaration of Works notification.

Are you involved in a construction project? Then you might have to declare the works to the Belgian Social Security Office before starting the activities in Belgium.

The main contractor is responsible for the Declaration of Works. Subcontractors have an information obligation. Not complying triggers a financial penalty equal to 5% of the works' value.

Declaration of Works at a glance

What is a Declaration of Works?

Declaration of Works is an online mandatory notification tracking the size and value of construction sites. It also creates visibility about contractor chains.

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