What you want to keep after all taxes and contributions
Accountant, insurance, phone, tools, etc.
Weekdays excl. weekends (typically ~230)
Vacation days and Belgian public holidays (~10)
What share of available time is billable
Affects minimum social contribution floor
Result
Minimum hourly rate
Day rate (8h)
Billable hours/year
Annual breakdown
- Required annual revenue
- Business expenses
- Net professional income
- Social contributions (~20.5%)
- Income tax (incl. communal surcharge)
- Net income
Estimate based on 2025 Belgian tax brackets. Consult an accountant for personal advice.
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