How QbD Group went all in on flexible mobility

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Mbrella as the ideal HR-hassle-free solution 🚀

QbD Group heard of Mbrella for the first time through the Baanbrekende Werkgever campaign. So when employees started asking for remuneration besides the traditional company car, they immediately saw a solution within what Mbrella has to offer. And since QbD Group was looking for a platform which was easy to use with multiple entities, the match was made!

Mbrella provided a solution where all of their employees could freely choose their favourite mobility providers, without this causing any administrative hassle for HR. Win-win!

A solution with an impact 🌿

Today, more than 100 QbD group employees are happy Mbrella users who are using their budget for housing rent, mortgages, public transport,... Employees are incentivised to go to the office by bike, good for both the planet & their health!

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Elien Verheye
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FAQs

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Are there restrictions to the federal mobility budget?

The federal mobility budget can not exceed 20% of the total gross wage of the employee (gross wage + all other benefits, but no holiday payment). Besides this the federal mobility budget can not be higher than 16.293 euro and not lower than 3.055 euro (figures of 2024).

What does Mbrella do?

Mbrella is the first corporate mobility solution that is designed to empower employees and unburden HR professionals completely. We offer software that helps you manage mobility budgets, commuting allowances, public transport subscriptions and much more.

How much does Mbrella cost?

Currently Mbrella offers 4 packages of 75, 150, 262 eur per month for respectively up to 25, 50 and 100 users on the platform. A custom-made plan can also be set up.

What are the benefits of Mbrella for HR?

Mbrella is the first corporate mobility solution that is designed to empower employees while unburdening HR professionals completely. Mbrella enables employees to compose their own ideal mobility mix and monitor their allocated budget on the go through an intuitive mobile app. Our integration with your payroll provider ensures correct remuneration. Fair & flexible compensation packages with no admin, what’s not to like? On top of that, you can track the total impact of your company’s efforts with our Carbon Tracker.

How to calculate the federal mobility budget?

To calculate the allowed mobility budget, you need to determine the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of the company car. This including all related expenses such as purchase or lease price, fuel, insurance, maintenance, taxes, and depreciation. You can use the actual costs formula or the lump-sum formula. The chosen calculation method should be used consistent within your company. Mbrella can help you calculating the TCO.

Is my employee eligible to receive the federal mobility budget?

Employees eligible for the Federal mobility budget must either have a company car or be eligible for one under their employer's (car) policy. The previous waiting period requirement has been removed, allowing immediate eligibility. However, the mobility budget can only available if the employer meets some requirements (See "Is my company eligible to offer the mobility budget?")

Is my company eligible to offer the federal mobility budget?

Companies eligible for the mobility budget must meet specific criteria. Primarily, they need to have made one or more company cars available to their employees for an uninterrupted period of at least 36 months immediately before implementing the mobility budget. This eligibility ensures that the mobility budget can serve as an alternative to the company car system, promoting more sustainable transportation options.

What is the federal mobility budget?

The Federal mobility budget is a flexible system allowing employees to exchange their (right to a) company car for a budget. This budget can be spent on eco-friendly cars, sustainable transport options, and housing costs. Unused budget can be received as cash at the end of the year at a favorable tax rate. This offering tax benefits and promoting sustainable mobility.