Choosing a social secretariat in Ghent: the recognised offices
Of the 25 recognised social secretariats, 12 have an office in Ghent, according to the official list of 20 June 2025. Here you find their address, what they offer according to their own website, and what to compare when you choose. Business Centrum is not a social secretariat itself: we are a payroll and HR office in Ghent and a recognised partner of Acerta.
Social secretariats with an office in Ghent
These 12 recognised social secretariats have an office in Ghent or in one of its districts, such as Sint-Denijs-Westrem, Zwijnaarde or Drongen. The recognition number and head office come from the official list. Address and services come from their own website on the date shown, except where only the official list is cited. The order is alphabetical.
| Secretariat | Office in Ghent | Services and head office | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AccuriaRecognition no. 870 |
| Payroll and HR, support with the first hire, payroll tools and training in social legislation. Head office in Sint-Niklaas. | accuria.be |
| AcertaRecognition no. 250 |
| Social secretariat, business one-stop shop, social insurance fund and consultancy through Acerta Consult. Visits by appointment. Head office in Leuven. | acerta.be |
| AttentiaRecognition no. 110 |
| In Ghent: administrative services, prevention and protection with a medical examination centre, and a start-up centre. Also personnel management, HR consulting and wellbeing. Head office in Brussels. | attentia.be |
| DPS (Daenens Payroll Services)Recognition no. 980 |
| Payroll, personnel administration, social and legal advice, HR tools and support during social inspections. Formerly HDI-Wij Helpen, head office in Aalst. | daenens.be |
| Group SRecognition no. 100 |
| Social secretariat and business one-stop shop. Head office in Brussels. | groups.be |
| LiantisRecognition no. 510 |
| Two offices in Ghent. Head office in Bruges. | liantis.be |
| Partena ProfessionalRecognition no. 300 |
| In both offices: social secretariat, business one-stop shop and social insurance fund. Head office in Brussels. | partena-professional.be |
| SD WorxRecognition no. 640 |
| At the same address, one office for SMEs and one for large organisations. Payroll, time and administration, reward and HR advice, with the mysdworx software. Head office in Antwerp. | sdworx.be |
| SecurexRecognition no. 120 |
| Social secretariat, business one-stop shop, social insurance fund, prevention and protection at work, medical checks, HR policy, legal services and insurance. Preferably by appointment. Head office in Brussels. | securex.be |
| Sociaal Secretariaat voor Handel en AmbachtRecognition no. 810 |
| Head office in Ghent according to the official list and the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises. The same address houses the Ghent office of Easypay Group, part of the Partena Professional Group, which offers social secretariat, temporary work and payroll software. | official list, kbopub.economie.fgov.be, easypay-group.com |
| SSERecognition no. 920 |
| Branch office in Ghent according to the official list. Head office in Meulebeke (Tielt). | official list |
| SodalisRecognition no. 540 |
| Payroll, reward policy, legal advice, HR tools, support during social inspections and training. Head office in Sint-Michiels (Bruges). | sodalis.be |
How big each secretariat is, you can read in the largest social secretariats in Belgium. How Acerta, SD Worx, Securex, Liantis and Partena differ in services, pricing and tools is in Acerta vs SD Worx, Securex, Liantis or Partena.
Choosing a social secretariat in Ghent
Every recognised social secretariat files the same legal returns, such as Dimona and DmfA, and is supervised by the NSSO. The differences lie in the service around those returns. Four questions help you compare. The full comparison is in which social secretariat to choose.
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Who is your contact?
Acerta, Partena, SD Worx, Sodalis and Accuria mention a fixed file manager or contact person on their website. Ask who that is, whether that person works in Ghent and how you can visit: by appointment, without one, or by video only.
- 02
Does it know your sector?
Your joint committee sets pay scales, bonuses and sector rules. Ask for clients in your sector. Some offices focus on one sector: Liantis Gentbrugge works only for transport and removals.
- 03
What comes on top of payroll?
Business one-stop shop, social insurance fund, prevention, legal advice or insurance: not every office in Ghent offers the same. The table above shows what each office lists itself.
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How is the price built up?
Securex and Liantis mention a start-up cost and a fixed monthly price on their website, Liantis also a price per payroll calculation. SD Worx works with a tailored quote. Read what a social secretariat costs and, if you are already affiliated, how to change social secretariat.
Where Business Centrum fits
Business Centrum is not in the list above, because it is not a social secretariat. It is a payroll and HR office in Ghent, at Doornzelestraat 23-25, and a recognised partner of Acerta. The work is divided like this:
Business Centrum in Ghent
- Your fixed contact in Ghent: you call or email the person who knows your file directly.
- We collect hours, contracts and absences and run your personnel administration.
- Questions about a payslip, a contract or a new rule come to us.
Acerta, recognised social secretariat
- Acerta (recognition number 250) is the recognised social secretariat behind your payroll.
- Dimona and DmfA go through Acerta, which also collects the contributions.
- We handle the communication with Acerta, so you do not have to chase it yourself.
For you, that means a contact in Ghent who knows your file, and returns filed through a recognised social secretariat.
How that differs from going directly to a secretariat is explained in what a social bureau is and Acerta directly or through Business Centrum. With another secretariat today? Read an alternative to SD Worx, Securex, Liantis or Partena.
What Business Centrum handles for your business
The same contact every month, for everything to do with your staff.
- 01PayrollYour pay run under your joint committee: hours worked, indexation, withholding tax and NSSO returns.
- 02DimonaThe mandatory NSSO notification whenever someone starts or leaves, including flexi-jobs and students.
- 03Employment contractsFixed-term or permanent, part-time, flexi-job or student contracts, with the clauses each one needs.
- 04Leave and absenceHolidays, public holidays, sickness and career breaks, under the rules of your sector.
- 05Staff cost analysisGross pay, net pay and total employer cost per employee, so you know what a new hire costs.
Employers in Ghent in figures
In the Ghent district, 16,416 workplaces have employees, with 283,839 employee jobs between them. Most are small: 12,409 workplaces have fewer than 10 employees. The figures come from Statbel and the NSSO.
| Figure | Value | Reference date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population of Ghent | 274,042 | Statbel: Statbel, Structuur van de bevolking: bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2026 | |
| VAT-registered businesses with head office in Ghent | 32,141 | Statbel: Statbel, open data: btw-plichtige ondernemingen volgens rechtsvorm en gemeente, 2024 | |
| Workplaces with employees in the Gent district | 16,416 | NSSO: RSZ, Verdeling van de arbeidsplaatsen naar plaats van tewerkstelling, 31 december 2024 | |
| Workplaces with fewer than 10 employees, Gent district | 12,409 | NSSO: RSZ, Verdeling van de arbeidsplaatsen naar plaats van tewerkstelling, 31 december 2024 | |
| Workplaces with fewer than 50 employees, Gent district | 15,445 | NSSO: RSZ, Verdeling van de arbeidsplaatsen naar plaats van tewerkstelling, 31 december 2024 | |
| Employee jobs in the Gent district | 283,839 | NSSO: RSZ, Verdeling van de arbeidsplaatsen naar plaats van tewerkstelling, 31 december 2024 |
Sectors in Ghent and their joint committee
Trade, construction and hospitality have the most workplaces with employees in the Ghent district. Transport and storage has fewer, but 13,943 employee jobs. For each sector you will find the guide to its joint committee.
| Sector | Workplaces | Employee jobs | Guides |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade | 3,216 | 27,071 | |
| Construction | 1,553 | 13,141 | |
| Hospitality | 1,535 | 7,731 | |
| Transport and storage | 613 | 13,943 |
Source: NSSO,
Business Centrum in Ghent: address and hours
- Address
- Doornzelestraat 23-25, 9000 GentGet directions
- Phone
- 09 395 94 00
- Hours
- Weekdays 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Wednesday by appointment.Meetings at the office are by appointment.
A visit from the social inspectorate? The Social Legislation Inspectorate for all of East Flanders is based in Ghent. Read what the social inspectorate in Ghent checks.
Social secretariat in Ghent: frequently asked questions
Which recognised social secretariats have an office in Ghent?
According to the official list of 20 June 2025, there are 12: Accuria, Acerta, Attentia, DPS (Daenens Payroll Services), Group S, Liantis, Partena, SD Worx, Securex, the Sociaal Secretariaat voor Handel en Ambacht, SSE and Sodalis. Their addresses in Ghent are in the table on this page.
How do I choose a social secretariat in Ghent?
Compare who your contact is and where that person works, whether the secretariat knows your joint committee, which services come on top of payroll and how the price is built up. The guide on which social secretariat to choose works through these questions.
Is Business Centrum a social secretariat?
No. Business Centrum is a payroll and HR office in Ghent and a recognised partner of Acerta. Acerta is the recognised social secretariat that files the returns with the NSSO. We run your personnel administration and are your fixed contact.
Can I visit Business Centrum in Ghent?
Yes, by appointment. Our office is at Doornzelestraat 23-25 in Ghent. By phone we are available on weekdays from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 14:00 to 18:00, and on Wednesday by appointment only.
Does Business Centrum also work for businesses outside Ghent?
Yes. We work for employers across East Flanders, from Aalst to Eeklo and from Ronse to Sint-Niklaas. You call or email us, and for a meeting you are welcome at our office in Ghent.
How do I switch to Business Centrum?
Get in touch for a conversation. We guide the switch and handle the communication with your previous social secretariat. The guide on changing social secretariat explains the steps and the notice.
Sources
The figures on this page come from these official sources, last consulted on .
- Belgisch Staatsblad 15 juli 2025, FOD Sociale Zekerheid, Lijst van de erkende sociale secretariaten van werkgevers en hun bijkantoren op datum van 20/06/2025 (numac 2025202050)
- RSZ, Verdeling van de arbeidsplaatsen naar plaats van tewerkstelling, 31 december 2024
- Statbel, open data: btw-plichtige ondernemingen volgens rechtsvorm en gemeente, 2024
- Statbel, Structuur van de bevolking: bevolking per gemeente op 1 januari 2026
Choosing a social secretariat in Ghent
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