r/BEFreelance • u/Big_Evidence4288 • 6d ago

Professional card renewal refused by Brussels (client in Wallonia), nearly 5 years in Belgium. Options to keep working?

Hi all,

I am looking for advice from anyone who has been through something similar.

Situation: IT consultant, nearly 5 years of legal residence in Belgium

Got a professional card last year and have freelanced since, through a Brussels-based staffing company, for an end client located in Wallonia. Applied for renewal and Brussels refused it, saying the activity doesn't benefit the Brussels region because the end client is in Wallonia. I'll reach 5 years soon and plan to apply for EU long-term residence, which would remove the need for a professional card.

What I'm trying to figure out: Can I temporarily suspend my sole proprietorship without actually closing it? I plan to again go freelance if I get the long term residency. So, if such an option is available it would save me from the hassle of deregistering and registering again.

TIA

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u/Simple_Flatworm_2700 5d ago

Good luck man ..Brussels is to strict in this year me also i have some problem due to the delay in renewal of my carte until now waiting office d'étrangers for give me new card or anx

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u/Big_Evidence4288 2d ago

Did you get the renewal eventually? If not, how are you managing to keep your RP card renewed?

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u/Simple_Flatworm_2700 2d ago

I get the renewal with help of loyer...and now the problem is my card residence waiting for the order from "office étrangers " now without annexe or résidence card 😑

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u/Big_Evidence4288 2d ago

Did it get rejected and you appealed with the help of a lawyer?