Submitting a declaration on the takeover of a concern with previous authorisation from the municipal council

The completed form must be accompanied by any relevant documents:

1. If the new operator is a natural person:
   1. a copy of their identity card
   2. a photo
2. If the new operator is a legal entity:
   1. a copy of the identity card of the managers or directors
   2. a photo
3. If the new concern is not operated by the applicant:
   1. a copy of the operator’s identity card
   2. a photo of both the applicant and the operator
4. A copy of the company’s articles of association, as published in the Belgian Official Gazette.

You should contact your municipality to find out how to submit a takeover declaration, as this may differ from one municipality to another.

Costs

You should contact the relevant department of the municipality concerned to find out the exact cost of this procedure.

The available payment methods may differ depending on the municipality: cash, card, bank transfer, or electronic payment if the municipality has an e-counter.

Deadlines

You must submit the declaration before you take over the concern. Contact the municipality concerned to find out the exact timeframe.