u/SomeRandomGuuuuuuy

Hey all,

Quick context: I'm EU citizen, based in Brussels for about 3 years, English-speaking (currently learning French). I'm setting up as a sole trader (eenmanszaak) to invoice one B2B client based in Ireland, so intra-EU reverse-charge VAT will be central from day one. I need it done by 23 July.

What I need help with:

- Full A-to-Z: activating the eenmanszaak at the CBE, VAT registration (intra-EU reverse charge), bookkeeping, tax filings, and eventually a transition to a BV down the line

- Someone comfortable working in English

- Ideally a flat monthly fee rather than pure hourly billing, but open either way

- I am fine with paying a bit extra to have everything figured out properly as I have never done this and want to get into it gradually

Timeline: aiming to have the business active by July 23, so hoping to move fairly quickly on registration (I've heard a BV can take ~5 weeks, which is why I'm starting as a sole trader for now)

On the residence permit side I am registered in commune for 3 years.

I would be curious who are people recommending and what is the expected range to get all of these in a month.

Thanks in advance !

Hi guys,

I'm on a tight timeline and need help this week. Moving from a permanent Belgian contract to my first B2B engagement (Irish/Dublin startup, fully remote from Belgium). I want to set up properly, likely start as freelancer (eenmanszaak) and move to a BV, as they want to start ASAP, so I need someone who can move quickly.

Resignation questions (permanent contract, ~2 years tenure = 5 weeks notice):

- To start notice on Monday, do I send the registered letter Friday so it arrives Monday, or hand it over in person with both of us signing? Which is safer?

- Can I shorten the 5 weeks using my remaining vacation days, or only if the employer agrees? And can we shorten it further if both sides agree?

- Are unused vacation days paid out at the end?

Rate framing. They quoted a headline yearly figure, but the contract is a day rate. That yearly number only works if you assume 260 billable days (every weekday, zero time off). At a realistic ~220 days it's noticeably lower. Is quoting on 260 days normal, or a red flag? Am I right to price on 220?

What I'm looking for, ideally before the end of this week:

1. An English-speaking accountant (Brussels-based or remote/online is fine) who specializes in one-person IT/contractor BVs and can take me on as a client, advising on the freelancer to BV setup, VVPR-bis/dividends, deductible costs, and schijnzelfstandigheid.

2. A contract review: someone (accountant or lawyer) who can quickly review my B2B service agreement for tax/structure red flags before I sign. English, Irish governing law, fairly standard length.

Questions:

- Who would you personally recommend (accountant or firm) that's responsive and good with IT freelancers / management companies?

- For a quick English-language contract review on this kind of B2B agreement, is an accountant enough or do I need a lawyer? Any names?

- Roughly what should I expect to pay for the contract review, and for ongoing one-person BV accounting per year?

- Realistic timeline: can a BV setup + first invoice happen fast, or should I start as freelancer first to not lose time?

Really appreciate any fast pointers, thank you!

Hi guys,

The onboard Qualcomm WCN785x Wi-Fi 7 card (ath12k_pci driver) hard-freezes my entire PC under sustained network load (especially OBS streaming) but not always. After the freeze,the card vanishes from `lspci` and only comes back after a full PSU power-cycle (a normal reboot isn't enough). I tried everything short of patching the kernel and ended up buying the card with a MediaTek MT7921 USB adapter (coming in 2 weeks) which maybe will solve the issue. I can't connect to Ethernet lack of cable

System

- Mobo: ASUS ProArt X870E-Creator WiFi

- CPU: Ryzen 9 9950X

- GPU: RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (nvidia 590, X11)

- OS: Ubuntu 24.04 (Noble), kernel 6.17.0-35-generic (HWE)

- Wi-Fi: Qualcomm WCN785x / FastConnect 7800 [17cb:1107], driver ath12k_pci

- Firmware: WLAN.HMT.1.1.c5 build 2025-05-17

Symptoms

- Complete hard freeze: screen frozen, mouse dead, no SSH, no SysRq. Happens under heavy

Wi-Fi load — reliably during OBS streaming.

- After the freeze + reboot: Wi-Fi card not detected at all. Needs a full power-off at the

PSU/wall to come back (warm reboot doesn't clear it).

- dmesg before lockup shows:

ath12k_pci ...: failed to enqueue rx buf: -28

ath12k_pci ...: received scan start failure event

(and on other crashes: wmi command 12289 timeout / failed to receive scan abort)

- Hard freeze means nothing gets flushed to the journal, so journalctl -b -1 shows a clean

shutdown with no crash trace.

What I tried (none fully fixed it)

- ASPM disabled in BIOS (Native ASPM + CPU PCIe ASPM) AND pcie_aspm=off kernel param

→ confirmed `LnkCtl: ASPM Disabled`. Reduced but didn't eliminate.

- NetworkManager wifi.powersave=2 (off).

- Checked module params: ath12k exposes only debug_mask/ftm_mode — no power-save option.

- amd_iommu=off (the rx buf -28 error is documented as IOMMU-related on AMD).

- Firmware already current (2025-05-17); kernel already 6.17 (newer than most fix reports).

Question:

- Has anyone gotten the WCN785x stable on a recent kernel? Is there a known-good firmware version, a kernel param, or a patch I missed? Or is bypassing it still the only reliable answer in mid-2026?

Hi everyone,

I’m finally taking the chance and research cameras and think of buying a Sony a6700 as my very first digital camera.

I’ve been wanting to get into photography as a serious hobby for over 10 years now. My grandfather, who has since passed away, used to spend hours with me repairing old World War I and World War II cameras. We would fix them up and take photos together, and those are some of my favorite memories. I finally decided it’s time to pick up the hobby for myself in his memory.

I have two very specific things I want to do with this camera:

1. Talking Head YouTube Videos: I make educational videos at my desk. I want that professional look—camera mounted behind my monitor, an arm's length away.
2. Travel Portraits: I want to take amazing photos of my girlfriend while we travel. Usually, I'll be shooting from about 2 to 4 meters (6 to 13 feet) away. I want flattering shots with that professional, creamy background blur (bokeh).

After doing some research, I’m leaning towards buying two prime lenses: the Sigma 16mm f/1.4 (for the desk/YouTube) and the Sigma 56mm f/1.4 (for the portraits).

Since I am a complete beginner to modern mirrorless setups, I have a few questions for this community:

• Are those two lenses the best choice for my needs? Or would I be better off with a standard zoom like the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 for the convenience of traveling, even if I lose some background blur?
• How do I easily connect the a6700 to a Linux PC for OBS? I run Linux and want to use the camera as a webcam for recording my videos directly into OBS. Do I need a specific capture card (like an Elgato Cam Link) since Sony's official webcam software might not play nice with Linux?
• Powering the camera at the desk: If I’m recording long talking-head videos, what is the safest way to keep the camera powered? Do I use a dummy battery, or can I just plug it in via USB-C?
• What other accessories are absolute "must-haves"? (Filters, specific SD cards for a6700 video, lighting recommendations, mic suggestions, etc.)

Any advice, tips, or guidance would be incredibly appreciated. I’ve been waiting 10 years for this and want to make sure I do it right. Thank you so much!