{"id":43275,"date":"2025-11-26T14:16:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubi.edu\/?p=43275"},"modified":"2025-11-26T14:33:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:33:42","slug":"how-to-start-a-business-in-brussels-ubi-guest-lecture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubi.edu\/how-to-start-a-business-in-brussels-ubi-guest-lecture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Business in Brussels \u2013 UBI\u2019s Guest Speakers Series"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UBI Business School Brussels hosted an insightful guest lecture and workshop featuring\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">three distinguished experts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0who guided students through the practical, legal, and strategic steps of starting a business in Brussels. The session brought together students from the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">BSc, MSc, and MBA<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0programmes, strengthening UBI\u2019s mission to nurture an entrepreneurial, globally minded community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The workshop was led by:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr. Bilal\u00a0Lezeik<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 Founder &amp; Creative Producer, Limelight Productions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr. Baudelaire\u00a0Montcho<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 Client Advisor, Business Counter,\u00a0Securex<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ms. Niki\u00a0Karafillakis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013 Advisor, hub.info,\u00a0hub.brussels<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The session combined real-world experiences, legal guidance, and institutional support to help students understand how entrepreneurship works in Belgium, especially for international and non-EU founders.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Bilal Lezeik<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Founder &amp; Creative Producer, Limelight Productions<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr. Bilal\u00a0Lezeik\u00a0shared his entrepreneurial journey as the founder of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Limelight Productions<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a visual communication agency\u00a0established\u00a0in Beirut in 2012 and now\u00a0operating\u00a0from Brussels. With over a decade of\u00a0expertise\u00a0in creative visual storytelling, he collaborates with\u00a0organisations\u00a0working in\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">human rights, gender equality, peacebuilding, emergency response, and education<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During his presentation, Bilal introduced the agency\u2019s mission and evolution into a global creative partner for socially driven\u00a0organisations. He highlighted Limelight\u2019s multidisciplinary services including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Animation &amp; graphic design<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strategic communication<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">E-learning content<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Capacity-building projects<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">He also shared advice for new entrepreneurs on\u00a0establishing\u00a0a business in Brussels, navigating the creative industry, and adapting to Belgium\u2019s multicultural business environment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Baudelaire Montcho<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Client Advisor \u2013 Business Counter,\u00a0Securex<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mr. Baudelaire\u00a0Montcho\u00a0provided students with a clear, step-by-step guide to the administrative and legal obligations for launching a business as a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">non-EU entrepreneur<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in Belgium. With extensive experience advising international founders, he explained:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The purpose and process of obtaining the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Professional Card<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Required documentation, legal considerations, and processing timelines<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Registration with the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CBE (Crossroads Bank for Enterprises)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and VAT<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Social security obligations for self-employed individuals<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GDPR and mandatory compliance responsibilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Baudelaire also presented the role of\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Securex<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as a one-stop partner for administrative registration, legal support, HR solutions, and insurance services for entrepreneurs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h4><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Niki Karafillakis<\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Advisor \u2013 hub.info,\u00a0hub.brussels<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ms. Niki\u00a0Karafillakis\u00a0introduced students to the comprehensive support ecosystem offered by\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hub.brussels<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Brussels Agency for Entrepreneurship. Her session gave future entrepreneurs a structured understanding of the business landscape and available support channels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key topics included:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Administrative conditions to start a business<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choosing a legal form<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Taxation &amp; social contributions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Differences between employment and self-employment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support\u00a0programmes\u00a0such as\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">springboard schemes<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, shared enterprises, and subsidies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to use the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1819.brussels\u00a0platform<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to find expert guidance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Niki\u00a0emphasised\u00a0that Brussels offers one of Europe\u2019s strongest support networks for international entrepreneurs, with free guidance, coaching, and sector-specific resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A Valuable Experience for UBI Students<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The workshop was highly engaging and provided practical clarity for students considering entrepreneurship during or after their studies. The combination of creative industry insights, legal\u00a0expertise, and government-backed support made it a complete and actionable session for aspiring entrepreneurs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UBI Business School thanks our speakers for their invaluable contributions and for supporting the entrepreneurial spirit within our student community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-43276 alignleft\" title=\"Bilal Lezeik\" src=\"https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bilal-Lezeik-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Bilal Lezeik\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bilal-Lezeik-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bilal-Lezeik-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bilal-Lezeik-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bilal-Lezeik-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Bilal-Lezeik-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-43278 alignleft\" title=\"Baudelaire Montcho\" src=\"https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Baudelaire-Montcho-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"Baudelaire Montcho\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Baudelaire-Montcho-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Baudelaire-Montcho-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Baudelaire-Montcho-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Baudelaire-Montcho-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Baudelaire-Montcho-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-43279 alignnone\" title=\"Niki karafillakis\" src=\"https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Niki-karafillakis-300x195.png\" alt=\"Niki karafillakis\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Niki-karafillakis-300x195.png 300w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Niki-karafillakis-1024x666.png 1024w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Niki-karafillakis-768x499.png 768w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Niki-karafillakis-1536x999.png 1536w, https:\/\/ubi.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Niki-karafillakis-2048x1332.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UBI Business School Brussels hosted an insightful guest lecture and workshop featuring\u00a0three distinguished experts\u00a0who guided students through the practical, legal, and strategic steps of starting a business in Brussels. The session brought together students from the\u00a0BSc, MSc, and MBA\u00a0programmes, strengthening UBI\u2019s mission to nurture an entrepreneurial, globally minded community.\u00a0 The workshop was led by:\u00a0 Mr. [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":43277,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[46,51],"tags":[100],"class_list":["post-43275","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-blog","tag-featured"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Start a Business in Brussels \u2013 UBI\u2019s Guest Speakers Series - UBI Business School - QS Top 20 worldwide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"UBI Business School hosted three expert speakers who guided students through the creative, legal, and institutional steps required to start a business in Brussels.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ubi.edu\/how-to-start-a-business-in-brussels-ubi-guest-lecture\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Start a Business in Brussels \u2013 UBI\u2019s Guest Speakers Series - 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