How many international non-profits (AISBL/IVZW) are there in Belgium?

Last updated: 8 September 2026

How many international non-profits (AISBL/IVZW) are there in Belgium? Er zijn 2,568 actieve international non-profits in België. Dat is 0.1% van alle Belgische bedrijven.

Short answer

Er zijn 2,568 actieve international non-profits in België (0.1% van alle bedrijven). De gemiddelde IVZW is 17 jaar en 6 maanden oud. Afgelopen maand werden er 2 nieuwe international non-profits opgericht.

1. How many international non-profits (AISBL/IVZW) are there in Belgium? The numbers.

Volgens de Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen (KBO) zijn er 2,568 actieve international non-profits in België, op een totaal van 2,002,637 actieve bedrijven.

2,568

Active

0.1%

Of all companies

2

New this month

17j 6m

Average age

2. In which cities are most international non-profits?

Most international non-profits Brussel (1,026), followed by Elsene, Etterbeek, Schaarbeek, Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe.

1 Brussel
1,026
2 Elsene
324
3 Etterbeek
180
4 Schaarbeek
89
5 Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe
73

3. In which sectors are international non-profits?

The most popular sector for international non-profits: Activiteiten van bedrijfs- en werkgeversorganisaties (293 companies).

1 Activiteiten van bedrijfs- en werkgeversorganisaties
293
2 Overige verenigingen, neg
227
3 Activiteiten van beroepsorganisaties
223
4 Activiteiten van bibliotheken
118
5 Activiteiten van adviesbureaus op het gebied van bedrijfsvoering en overig managementadvies
103

Age distribution

How old are the active international non-profits? The chart shows the number of international non-profits.

02651771020j10j20j30j40j50jLeeftijd (jaren)

6. What is a IVZW?

The international non-profit organisation (IVZW / AISBL) is a specifically Belgian legal form for organisations active in multiple countries. Think of international NGOs, industry associations and lobby groups. As the EU capital, Brussels is the prime location for these kinds of organisations, and the IVZW provides them with a tailored legal framework.

Why Belgium? Thanks to the presence of the EU institutions, NATO and hundreds of international organisations, Brussels offers a unique ecosystem. An IVZW can have members from different countries and benefits from a flexible Belgian legal framework. Examples: international sports federations, humanitarian organisations and industry associations.

Read more about the pros and cons of a IVZW →

4. Comparison with other legal forms

How do international non-profits?

Look up a IVZW?

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7. Frequently asked questions

How many international non-profits (AISBL/IVZW) are there in Belgium?

2,568 active / 2,568 total.

What percentage of all Belgian companies is a IVZW?

international non-profits: 0.1% (2,002,637 companies).

In which cities are most international non-profits?

Brussel (1,026), Elsene (324), Etterbeek (180), Schaarbeek (89), Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe (73).

How old is the average IVZW?

17j 6m.

Where can I look up international non-profits?

Databakkes.be

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