New Subcontracting legislation starting in 2025: How Oktopro plays by the rules
Starting January 1, 2025, new Belgian legislation will ban purely financial subcontracting in sectors like construction, meat processing, and moving—requiring all parties to take on real, accountable roles. Oktopro’s platform is already fully aligned with this shift, offering legal compliance, clear task distribution, and transparent invoicing.
New Subcontracting Legislation Starting in 2025: How Oktopro Plays by the Rules
Starting January 1, 2025, a major new rule will take effect in Belgium: if you win a contract in construction, meat processing, or the moving industry, you can no longer simply pass it on to another party. Just coordinating while letting someone else do the actual work? That’s no longer allowed. And rightly so—because the government wants shorter chains and clearer responsibilities.
But what does that really mean? And more importantly: how does Oktopro ensure you’re fully compliant, both legally and technically?
What’s changing exactly?
The new law prohibits “purely financial subcontracting.” In simple terms: you can’t take on work, do nothing yourself, and then hand it off to someone else—while only invoicing for coordination.
The government wants everyone involved in a project to take on a meaningful role. No more empty links in the chain. That means: clear responsibilities, less risk of social fraud, and more transparency.
Oktopro: A Platform Built on Transparency
At Oktopro, we weren’t surprised by this legislation. Our platform has been built on that very principle from the start: everyone does their part—and nothing more.
Here’s how we approach it:
Clear responsibility allocation: The person coordinating invoices only for coordination. The contractor invoices directly for their own work. No confusion.
Everyone handles their own task—and invoice: Our platform cleanly separates coordination, execution, and planning. That makes everything fully transparent for your client and any inspection.
Legally airtight: Our structure aligns seamlessly with the new regulations. No false constructions, no risks—everything checks out.
Technically flawless: Our smart technology ensures everything runs smoothly—from task distribution to invoicing and communication.
How We Continue to Support You
We don’t stop at a solid platform. Oktopro actively helps you stay compliant:
Automatic system updates to reflect legislative changes.
Education and guidance through workshops, videos, and personal support.
Monitoring and reporting to proactively avoid mistakes.
Feedback channels so we can continuously refine our platform to meet your needs.
What’s in it for you?
Transparency, trust, and peace of mind. You work correctly and clearly—and that reflects on your entire organization. Clients know what they’re paying for. Partners know what to do. And you know: you’re covered.
