The International Community aims to inform and advise Brussels-based exporting and importing companies on international trade. By guiding them and answering their questions, we help them grow their businesses.

The main mission of this community is to connect companies with economic operators abroad, as well as with international organisations, embassies and international companies based in Brussels.

It also participates in developing Beci's positions as the voice of Brussels-based companies in Brussels, Belgian and international bodies active in international trade.

Solutions

Voice

Beci represents Brussels businesses at hub.brussels, the Foreign Trade Agency, the steering committee for bilateral chambers of commerce within Belgian Chambers, and Brupartners, particularly on matters relating to international trade. Beci develops joint positions with its counterparts, Akt and Voka, and the FEB, on international trade issues.

Connect

Business-to-business meetings are organised during visits by foreign delegations to Brussels in collaboration with foreign embassies.

As part of the Enterprise Europe Network, Beci connects Brussels-based companies with foreign companies at international B2B matchmaking events and via the partnership platform.

Serve

Issuing certificates of origin and ATA carnets to exporters. With the support of Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) partner organisations in 56 countries, Beci provides information and advice on developing business within the European internal market and on accessing foreign markets for companies exporting and importing goods and services.

Hello World &

Hello Brussels

Hello World events are information sessions and exchanges of experiences on topics related to exporting, aimed at companies wishing to internationalise their activities, both within the European single market and globally. These events take place on the third Thursday of every month, from 15:00 to 17:30.

Hello Brussels events are inspiring panels and networking meetings with companies, international organisations active in Brussels and diplomatic representatives. These events are held on the third Thursday of every month, from 15:00 to 17:30.

Registration

Enterprise Europe Network

Beci, in consortium with hub.brussels, is part of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) and acts as the point of contact for Brussels-based companies looking to expand internationally. With the support of partner organisations in 56 countries, Beci provides information and advice on developing activities within the European internal market, accessing foreign markets and establishing links with foreign companies.

The areas of expertise for information and advice are:

the European internal market,
cross-border delivery of goods,
CE marking,
standards and Reach,
e-commerce,
digitalisation and contracts,
cross-border VAT,
services and the posting of workers,
intellectual property,
public procurement,
access to markets outside Europe,
local regulations, customs and the use of free trade agreements

You can find information on internationalisation, innovation, digitalisation, sustainability, EU funding and access to international business opportunities on the Enterprise Europe Network matchmaking platform and at our international matchmaking events.