SME
SME portfolio: save up to 30% on strategic advice.
Want to take your brand to the next level? As a small or medium-sized enterprise, you can receive financial support for consulting services with Comma through the SME portfolio. This allows you to reduce the cost of strategic advice, workshops or coaching.
How much support can you receive?
- Small businesses: 30% support on the net invoice amount.
- Medium-sized businesses: 20% support.
- Annual support ceiling: maximum of €7,500.
Not yet registered with VLAIO?
Register your company with VLAIO via the INKOM-platform.
- Identify yourself via the Flemish Government's Access Management (ACM).
- Ensure you have the correct user rights via User Management (IDM).
- After validation, you can manage your company data and apply for subsidies.
After registering, you can start your subsidy application:
- You will receive an invoice from Comma for the consultancy services.
- Submit your application online via the SME portfolio within 14 days of receiving the invoice.
--> This deadline is set by law by VLAIO and cannot be exceeded. - More information can be found on the VLAIO-website.
Payment via Pluxee (Sodexo):
- Deposit your own contribution into the Pluxee account.
- VLAIO will deposit their support into the same account. You will receive confirmation of this by e-mail.
- Via the VLAIO website, you can instruct them to transfer the full amount to Comma.
- You only pay the VAT amount directly to Comma.
Already registered with VLAIO?
Start your subsidy application immediately:
- You will receive your invoice from Comma.
- Submit the application online via the SME portfolio within 14 days of receiving the invoice.
Pay via Pluxee (Sodexo):
- Deposit your own contribution into the Pluxee account.
- VLAIO will deposit their share into the same account.
- Via the VLAIO website, you give the order to transfer the payment to Comma.
- You pay the VAT amount directly to Comma.
Practical tips
- Always submit your application on time: within 14 days of the invoice date.
- Check your user rights on VLAIO to ensure smooth login.
- Please also note that VAT must always be paid directly to Comma.
Need help with your application?
Are you stuck with the application or do you have any questions? We are happy to help you:
- finance@brandstrategists.be
- 050 69 00 48
- Free number VLAIO: 1700
- More info and step-by-step plan (VLAIO)