A new chapter. On your own terms.By ANKA Transformation House
60-minute consultation

Business Idea Session

Turn experience and ambition into a clearer business direction.

Is this the right option for you?

You want to work independently in Belgium but have not yet defined a sufficiently clear activity, offer or market. You may have several ideas or a strong skill set without a business concept.

What we work through

We explore what you know, what you could offer and where the idea needs more definition. The aim is a clearer direction that you can investigate and develop into a business case.

  • Explore your experience, strengths and possible services or products.
  • Clarify the intended customer and the problem you would help solve.
  • Discuss the logic of establishing the activity in Belgium.
  • Identify assumptions to test and research to undertake.

What to prepare

Bring your CV, any existing ideas and examples of work or experience relevant to the activity. Consider why you want to work independently and why Belgium is part of that plan.

What you should leave with

A more focused business direction and a clearer view of what you need to investigate next.

Scope of this offer

This session develops the direction of an idea. It does not produce a finished business plan, conduct market research for you or establish that an idea will be approved.

How to arrange it

Get in touch with the name of this offer and a brief outline of your situation. We will confirm the scope, price, format and any preparation required before you commit. Timing and delivery arrangements are agreed before the work begins.

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Non-EU citizen planning to work for yourself?

A professional card is mandatory before starting a self-employed activity unless an exemption applies. EU/EEA and Swiss nationals are exempt; qualifying family, residence or other statuses can also provide exemptions. Already living in Belgium does not automatically exempt you. For a move from abroad through the professional-card route, approval is a required step before the long-stay visa can be granted. This is separate from an employee’s single permit.

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