On 28 May 2009, the Belgian government granted an exemption from work permits for executive management occupied at the headquarters of their company.
 
To qualify for the exemption, an employee must

• work at the Belgian headquarter of a domestic or multinational company;
• be employed in a management position;
• earn at least EUR 60.645 (annual gross income, 2010).

 
Prior to the change, only employees at the very top management level qualified for a work permit exemption.