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Contacts:
In India:
Jean-Pierre MULLERFirst Secretary - Trade & InvestmentAttaché économique et commercial AWEX et Bruxelles Export
Embassy of BelgiumWallonia-Brussels Economic Representation50-N Shantipath, Chanakyapuri 110021 NEW DELHI (INDIA)Tel +91 11 42428200 • Fax +91 11 42428210Email: [email protected]: www.wallonia-international.be
Jean-Guy SchattensTrade & Investment Commissioner
AWEX MumbaiConsulate General of Belgium5th Floor, C.G -Thapar House,Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli,Mumbai – 400030, IndiaTel +91-22 2432 1829Fax +91-22 2432 2609Mobile: 9819675771Email: [email protected]
In Belgium:
Mr. Michel KEMPENEERS Business Development Manager Asia-Pacific
AWEX - Foreign Trade and Investment Agency Namur Office Park6, Avenue des Dessus de LivesB-5101 NAMUR (Loyers)Tel. Office: +32-81/[email protected]
Wal l onia- Bel g ium, your busine s s pa r tner in the he a r t of Europ e
ThE hEArT OF EurOpE
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WALLONIA-BRUSSELS is the french-speaking part of BELGIUM, including Brussels, Capital of Europe, in the immediate vicinity of Western Europe’s major cities. The area is home to the main offices of the largest international institutions and the headquarters of many multinationals.
In the heart of the most important distribution area in Northern Europe and at a few hours reach of Paris, Strasbourg, London, Amsterdam, The Hague, Luxembourg, Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich and Geneva, Wallonia-Brussels is directly linked to all decision making centres in Europe.
Wallonia provides a direct link to the sea ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam. Its exceptional geographical po-sition, transport and communication network with state-of-the-art multimodal facilities afford Wallonia the poten-tial to increase your profits. A qualified and multilingual workforce, which appreciate work and effort, and its read-ily available industrial and logistics fields permit very low investment and operating costs. Symbols of innovation and competitiveness, the Universities and Research Centres of the region give it a permanent added value in logistics supply chains.
With entertainment zones, gastronomy, tourism and the high quality of life found in the historical centre of Europe, Wallonia offers you the best place to distribute products inside the European market.
Wallonia-Brussels, economic and cultural crossroad in the true heart of Europe
• Belgium ranks at the 1st place for logistic investments & distribution in Europe (2008 Cushman & Wakefield’s survey)• The most concentrated road network in the world (lighting, safety, toll-free)• 375 million consumers within 8 hours drive (65 % of the European Market)• 2 international and cargo airports (accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, European hub of worldwide express
integrator TNT)• Host of the EURO-CAREX platform (Cargo High Speed Train in Northern Europe)• More than 4000 acres available now in Industrial and Research Parks (Land and storage from 30 to 60 euros/sqm)
5 competitiveness clusters (Aeronautics and Space, Agro-industry, Life Sciences, Transport and Logistics, Mechanical Engineering) take part in the new growth dynamic initiated by the Government and position Wallonia-Brussels at the heart of the knowledge communities, with the support of Universities, Research and Training centres. New focus areas are green technology and eco-development.
Wallonia-Brussels, with its nine university centres housing 300 research facilities and 11,000 researchers, is world renowned for being innovative and research driven. This region has been the recipient of three Nobel Prizes. Original, creative, technology intensive and good value for money, Wallonia’s expertly designed and manufactured products are competitive on all points with the world’s best and its productivity is amongst the highest in the world.The information and communication technology market is growing by 10% a year and is supported by 2,500 graduates.
Wallonia-Brussels has developed an extended, highly performing educational network of college, universities and graduate schools. Professional training is in line with the market requirements and large majority of graduates from high schools or universities get a job as soon as they finish their studies. Businesses benefit from a quality workforce: productivity is 20% higher than the European average…
Competitiveness Clusters and Corporate Networks
Infrastructure
Serving innovation
Qualified workforce
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WALLONIA-BrussELs OFFErs TO INDIAN COMpANIEs…
Wallonia Foreign Trade and Investment (AWEX) facilitates collaboration between the Science Parks of Wallonia (SPOW) and Indian technological firms. Numerous agreements have been ne-gotiated between private partners and public bodies in networks all over India.
As part of the CROSS INCUBATION projects in India and Eu-rope, AWEX offers Indian companies to test and launch on the European market in a new INDIA WELCOME OFFICE based in Liège (in Wallonia), between Germany and Brussels, specially dedicated to innovative Indian companies wishing to expand in Europe.
Brand new offices and many personalised services are available FREE of charge (excluding telecommunications costs) to Indian companies who can devote themselves exclusively, at very low cost, to the growth of their business daily – and all this from a base in Belgium, affording maximum ease of travel to all major European cities.
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• The permanent presence of a bi-lingual expert (English-French)• Assistance in understanding the language and culture• Advice with practical and logistical matters (visas, travel permits, accreditation, legal issues, everyday challenges…)• Administrative assistance with initial prospection in the European market (e.g. market studies)• Networking with leading European professionals in your industry• Commercial use of the Wallonia’s network in Europe (more than 50 offices in the capitals and major European cities)
Wallonia foreign Trade and Investment Agency (Awex) proposes in partnership with the Science Parks of Wallonia (SPOW):• A specialised office for Indian companies to launch their activities in Europe (based in Liège): THE INDIA WELCOME OFFICE• Ultra-modern telecom services (Internet access, optic fibers, ADSL/SDSL, videoconference…)• Hi-tech business centres equipped to welcome companies and accelerate growth• Specialised sector-specific offices (Aerospace, Lifesciences, Agro-food, Mechanical Engineering...) for the support of start-ups• Training and economic support to create your own distribution business in the heart of Europe
But also:• A Dissemination of information with a technological advantage to companies operating in science parks• The Promotion of technology transfer between research and industry, with many European partners• Lively technological activity between companies (networking with innovative businesses at European level, creating
opportunities for technological exchanges between players from industry and/or research)• Access to EUROPEAN RESEARCH PROGRAMS through experts directly connected to the relevant departments
of the European Commission in Brussels
Services of all types
Connections throughout Europe
Personalised service (free of charge)
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Wallonia Foreign Trade & Investment Agency (AWEX) is the one-stop shop for all prospective foreign investors wanting to locate in Wallonia. Our commitment is to help foreign compa-nies begin their activities successfully and integrate them into European Economic Networks.
We offer foreign companies links with local authorities, univer-sities and technological partners thanks to special relationships with local real estate agencies and the Science Parks of Wallo-nia.
Apart from this initial «kick-start», we also organise meetings with experts from various federal and regional departments and guide you through the relevant administrative steps.
As a foreign trade agency, AWEX carries out a mission of pro-motion and export support for the benefit of both Wallonia and the foreign business community.
Our team of specialised multilingual advisors will assist you per-sonally from the feasibility study through to the realisation of your investment and export strategy. Our experts will be pleased to help at every stage of your activities.
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SOUR MISSION is to provide invaluable advice and guide you through the following steps in particular:• Search for locations and buildings• Assistance to incorporate your company (access to risk capital, legal and logistics support)• Advice and assistance in the search for suitable human resources (including initiation and training programs)• Assistance to obtain grants provided by regional and European authorities. Depending on location, the
combined subsidy from both regional and EU sources can amount to as much as 50% of the investment• Tax support as Effective tax rate - Expatriate regime (unique in Europe) - Fiscal ruling (prior agreement with
the Fiscal Administration) - Holding company Fiscal regime - Fiscal immunization regime - Real-estate tax exemption and Notional interest deduction tool (unique in Europe)
• Business plans: study of viability of the business plan on a technical, commercial and financial basis• Research funding: preparing for the fundraiser• Access to public incentives: analysis and personalised action of available public support• Advice for Patent income deduction, deduction for investments in R&D centers and patents (direct grant up to 70%
of intervention for a SME if innovative quality of the project and expected results generated within the region)
Foreign companies choosing Wallonia as European hub to spread their products inside European markets could benefit from export-oriented services as:• General and commercial information on European and foreign markets (AWEX has more than 50 offices in Europe)• European market studies tailored to specific areas upon request• Organization and planning of marketing activities (international trade shows, economic missions, sector-based contact days…)• Establishing contacts with business federations and international organizations• Financial support and export financing • Training in international careers and free traineeships
Investment support
Technological support
Export support
