External consulting

In the life of a company, it is sometimes helpful and necessary to use a specialist consultant to optimise your business. The Brussels Region offers a financial intervention which will cut the cost of the consultant.

What is the purpose of the grant?

• Cover a proportion of the costs for consultancy assignments.

Areas covered by this grant

• Commercial, strategic, or financial analysis to identify, develop, or enhance revenue sources
• Legal study (excluding litigation)
• Technical study
• Communication strategy
• Management and change of business organisational processes

Who is it for?

• Very Small Enterprises (VSEs) in Brussels
• Some sectors of activity are excluded. We therefore recommend that you always check whether your business falls within the eligible sectors.
• There is an alternative for starting entrepreneurs who do not have a company number yet: the start-up grant from Brussels Economy and Employment

How the grant works

• Reimbursement rate: 25% to 70% based on various criteria. Expenses are partially reimbursed.
• Important to note: grant application must be submitted before incurring costs and starting the consultancy assignment!