Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
We provide specialized legal advice for foreign direct investment submissions, supporting international businesses and investors seeking to establish or expand operations in Belgium and across global markets or companies that are contemplating internal restructuring that is also subject to the FDI regulation.
At the core of our practice is a deep understanding of FDI regulations and corporate structuring. In 2025, we have already successfully filed three submissions for US (listed) and other non-EU investors. Our team ensures that your investment complies with all applicable legal frameworks, offering end-to-end guidance throughout the process. From preparing and filing FDI notifications to navigating regulatory approvals, we help you meet compliance requirements efficiently and strategically.
Our services include:
- Regulatory Analysis: Assessing FDI rules, sector-specific restrictions, and national security considerations.
- Submission & Documentation: Preparing and filing FDI notifications with relevant authorities.
- Follow up of the submission: Follow-up with the relevant authorities and continued support in further phases of the FDI trajectory
- Ongoing Monitoring: Ensuring continued compliance with evolving FDI regulations.
Leveraging our global network, we deliver seamless cross-border legal solutions, ensuring your investment strategy aligns with both local and international requirements. Trust us for expertise that combines local insight with global reach.
Our Solutions
Meet our team
Our Foreign Direct Investment team is co-led by Peter Suykens and Lindsey Clare.
Recognize any of these situations?
| Scenarios | Solutions | |
| 1. | You are a non-EU investor, interested in purchasing a significant share in a Belgian entity that is active in a sensitive sector | We will advise you as an investor and review whether FDI is applicable and, if so, assist you with the FDI notifications. We will also assist you in the further compliance of the FDI regulation. |
| 2. | You are a multinational group interested in proceeding with an internal restructuring, which involves non-EU entities and Belgian entities active in a sensitive sector | We will advise you as a group and review whether FDI is applicable and, if so, assist you with the FDI notifications. We will also assist you in the further compliance of the FDI regulation. |
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