{"id":89195,"date":"2019-10-01T11:09:17","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T09:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/?p=89195"},"modified":"2019-10-01T11:09:17","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T09:09:17","slug":"brussels-expatriation-french-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.voyages-d-affaires.com\/en\/brussels-expatriation-french-appeal","title":{"rendered":"Expatriation: the appeal continues unabated"},"content":{"rendered":"

They are the largest foreign population in Belgium in general, and in Brussels in particular. While around 130,000 French nationals are registered with the consulate, it is estimated that between 250,000 and 260,000 live in the Plat pays, a large half of them in the capital. \"The official figure, which is quite low, is explained by the fact that not everyone registers with the consular authorities, particularly those with dual nationality and students.<\/em>explains Anne-Christine Genouville, Director of the France-Belgium Chamber of Commerce. I have lived in Brussels for twelve years and it is clear that the number of French people has risen sharply<\/strong> over the last decade.<\/em>\"The flagship districts are Ixelles and Uccle, where the French lyc\u00e9e is located.<\/p>\n

According to Anne-Christine Genouville, three factors explain this growing appeal. Firstly, and quite recently, the possibility of registering until September at the university<\/strong> where the quality of education is remarkable, particularly in the fields of health, art and architecture. Another explanation is the fact that Belgium is France's third-largest economic partner. \"Many come to work for French companies based in Belgium<\/em>\"continues the director. Finally, one thing that has often been mentioned, but which in reality only affects a small percentage of French expatriates: tax advantages, especially when it comes to property.
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