SBEP

What SBEP does

SBEP (Société belge d'exonération de précompte SRL) is a Belgian professional services firm headquartered in Evere that specializes in recovering overpaid corporate withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing) and social security contributions (RSZ/ONSS) for Belgian businesses. Founded in 2020 through the merger of three HR and fiscality specialist firms (SWEET UNITY, CAPS CORP, and WAY HR), the company operates on a "No Cure, No Pay" basis, charging commission fees only when recoveries are successfully obtained from FOD Financiën or RSZ. SBEP reports 1,600+ business clients served and €30M+ in cumulative client recoveries, with an average recovery of approximately €25,000 per company. The core service portfolio includes Bedrijfsvoorheffing audit and recovery (retroactive to the last three years), RSZ audit and ongoing reduction optimization, R&D (O&O) tax exemption assistance, and sector-specific specializations for construction, horeca, security, and landscaping.

The firm's underlying technology is non-proprietary: SBEP runs as an expert-led services operation with no platform, API, or automation layer of note. The service workflow is human-driven: an exploratory consultation, contract signing, data collection from the client's social secretariat, manual regulatory analysis, dossier preparation and submission to authorities, and (if approved) three-year accompaniment with semi-annual reporting. A free online simulation tool functions as a lead-generation front-end. Go-to-market combines self-service simulation, content marketing (blog, newsletter, social), direct consultative sales for enterprises, and referral partnerships with Belgium's three major social secretariates (SD Worx, Securex, Acerta), which channel clients needing specialist expertise to SBEP.

SBEP's revenue model blends transaction-based commissions on successful recovery (bedrijfsvoorheffing and RSZ retroactive claims) with a recurring accompaniment layer (semi-annual commissions during the three-year post-recovery optimization period). Customer segments are dominated by Belgian SMBs across verticals, supplemented by enterprises referred through social secretariate partnerships. The No Cure, No Pay structure, multi-channel referral ecosystem, and deep regulatory specialization collectively form the firm's commercial proposition and competitive position.

Name

SBEP

Legal name

Société belge d'exonération de précompte SRL

Website

https://sbep.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SBEP is a Belgian professional services firm, founded in 2020, that recovers overpaid withholding tax and social security contributions for Belgian businesses on a No Cure, No Pay commission basis. It serves 1,600+ SMB and enterprise clients across construction, horeca, security, R&D, and general industry verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Belgian Payroll Tax Recovery Services

NAICS

Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (54121)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Payroll Audit, Reconciliation & Payroll Controls (BPACAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Payroll Audits, Reconciliations & Controls (Post-Payroll Validation) (BPAAAHAH), Financial Planning & Analysis Support (Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting) (BPAAAGAJ)

Keywords

• Belgian payroll tax recovery
• Withholding tax exemption
• Social security reductions
• RSZ optimization services
• Payroll cost optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commission on recovered bedrijfsvoorheffing (withholding tax): SBEP charges a percentage commission on amounts successfully recovered from the FOD Financiën (SPF Finances) for unapplied withholding tax exemptions. Fee is only charged upon successful recovery ('No Cure, No Pay' model). Commission percentage is defined in individual service contracts.
2. Commission on recovered RSZ (social security) reductions: SBEP charges a percentage commission on identified and activated social security contribution reductions. Fee applies to all amounts recovered through SBEP's interventions, including retroactive analysis of up to 3 years. Ongoing accompaniment services generate recurring semi-annual commissions.
3. Begeleiding (Accompaniment) services: Ongoing accompaniment service provided for 3 years following initial recovery, generating semi-annual commissions based on ongoing exemption applications. During accompaniment, SBEP provides half-yearly reports on withholding tax exemptions and ensures optimal application of reductions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SBEP is a Belgian professional services firm that audits and recovers overpaid corporate withholding tax (bedrijfsvoorheffing) and social security contributions (RSZ/ONSS) for Belgian companies. The firm conducts retroactive analysis of the last 3 years of payroll records, identifies unapplied exemptions and reductions, files dossiers with FOD Financiën and RSZ, and follows up to ensure recovered funds reach the client. Services are delivered on a 'No Cure, No Pay' commission basis and extended through a 3-year ongoing accompaniment (begeleiding) engagement.

Product overview

SBEP offers a unified consulting services portfolio centered on optimizing Belgian companies' payroll costs through expert identification and recovery of unapplied tax exemptions and social security reductions. The core offering consists of three main services: Bedrijfsvoorheffing (withholding tax audit and recovery), RSZ Audit (social security contribution optimization), and O&O Begeleiding (R&D tax exemption assistance). These are complemented by an online simulation tool for prospect assessment and a 3-year accompagnement (accompaniment) service for ongoing optimization. Services are also tailored to specific sectors including construction, hospitality, security, and landscaping. The pricing model is No Cure, No Pay, charging only on successful recoveries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bedrijfsvoorheffing (Pr\u00e9compte Professionnel) Recovery Retroactive analysis service covering the last 3 years that identifies and recovers overpaid withholding tax exemptions for night work, shift work, construction activities, and other qualifying categories. Includes ongoing optimization support and is targeted at Belgian companies with withholding tax obligations.
• RSZ (ONSS) Audit Service that identifies and ensures all employer contribution reductions are properly applied to current and future payroll obligations, with retroactive recovery of unapplied RSZ reductions over the last 3 years. Available to Belgian companies with more than 5 employees.
• O&O (R&D) Begeleiding Research and Development tax exemption service that evaluates project eligibility and prepares dossiers to claim up to 80% reduction in withholding tax on researcher salaries for Belgian companies performing qualifying R&D activities.
• Begeleiding (Accompagnement) Three-year ongoing accompaniment service following the initial audit, ensuring optimal application of exemptions and reductions with half-yearly reporting on withholding tax exemptions and social contribution reductions.
• Sector Bouwsector (Construction) Specialized service for Belgian construction sector companies covering team work exemptions (up to 25%), night work reductions, construction-specific exemptions, overtime tax benefits, and regional employment subsidies.
• Sector Horeca Specialized service for Belgian hospitality sector (hotels, restaurants, cafes) delivering payroll cost reductions of up to 20% through state aids and recovery of past overpayments.
• Sector Beveiliging (Security) Specialized service for Belgian security sector companies covering salary reductions for security sector activities, including night work on site reductions and sector-specific salary dispensation optimizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average recovery of €25,000 per company for clients
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SD WorxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Belgian social secretariat with whom SBEP works closely to help their clients identify and apply payroll tax exemptions and social security reductions. SD Worx refers clients requiring specialized expertise to SBEP.
• SecurexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian social secretariat partner collaborating with SBEP to provide specialized payroll optimization services to their shared client base. Securex refers clients to SBEP for complex withholding tax and RSZ matters.
• AcertacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian social secretariat partner working with SBEP to help clients identify and apply salary reduction measures. Acerta refers clients requiring specialized expertise to SBEP.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Wolters Kluwer (Belgium Tax & Payroll): Global information services incumbent with Belgian tax, payroll, and social compliance software products. Comparable through its Belgian payroll compliance offerings, though broader in scope and not specializing in recovery services.
• TMF Group: Global provider of HR, payroll, and compliance outsourcing services. Comparable as a multi-country payroll services operator, though SBEP's offering is far more focused on Belgian exemption recovery.
• BDO Belgium: Belgian arm of a global accounting/advisory network offering tax, payroll, and HR advisory. Comparable through Belgian payroll tax and social contribution advisory services to mid-market clients.

Direct peers

• Acerta: Major Belgian social secretariat providing payroll, HR, and social security compliance services. Overlaps directly with SBEP on employer contribution optimization and is also a referral channel.
• Securex: Belgian social secretariat and HR services group covering payroll, social contributions, and HR advisory. Directly comparable to SBEP on the payroll/employer contribution side and a referral partner for specialist exemptions.
• Liantis: Belgian social secretariat offering payroll, HR, and prevention services to employers. Directly comparable customer base and service overlap with SBEP on employer-side social contribution matters.
• SD Worx: Belgium's largest social secretariat and HR/payroll services provider. Direct comparable as it serves the same Belgian employer base on payroll administration and withholding/RSZ matters, and acts as a referral partner to SBEP for specialist exemptions work.
• Partena Professional: Belgian social secretariat and HR/accounting services provider. Operates in the same payroll and employer contribution landscape as SBEP and competes for the same Belgian SMB and mid-market clients.

Emerging players

• Silae: French payroll software and services platform for accountants and SMBs. Comparable business model around payroll processing and social contribution optimization, with technology-enabled scaling.

Regional players

• Acceo: French payroll and HR outsourcing firm serving SMBs across France. Comparable as a regionally focused payroll services specialist; cross-border adjacency to SBEP's payroll-adjacent value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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