Change for cross-border commuters NL-D for teleworking (home office) entered into force
New rules on the taxation of cross-border commuters between Germany and the Netherlands came into force at the turn of the year 2025/2026. In future, those who work partly from home will have to keep a precise record of the days on which they work in their country of residence. Above a certain threshold, this […]
Tax and Benefits Authorities to Change Bank Account as of 1 May 2026
The Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst) and the Benefits Office (Dienst Toeslagen) will switch from ING to Rabobank on 1 May 2026. As a result, the bank account for payments will change. Until the transition takes place in May 2026, the current account number will remain valid. After the transition, the new account number will be […]
Working across borders: free web seminars offer valuable information for commuters
Working in a neighbouring country – but how? Anyone thinking about working in Germany or the Netherlands is often faced with many questions: which tax rules apply? Where do you pay social security contributions? And what happens to your pension? Answers will be given during the free web seminar series of GrensInfoPunten on 9 and […]
Germany and The Netherlands confirm joint investment in Cross-Border Information Points at Borderland Conference
Sittard-Geleen, 11 December 2025. During the Dutch-German Borderland Conference 2025, the Netherlands and Germany reaffirmed their joint support for the Cross-Border Information Points (GIPs). The meeting of representatives from politics, government and border regions focused on ensuring the long-term provision of cross-border information. The Cross-Border Information Points are important information hubs for people and businesses […]
German-Dutch theme day on family benefits
Do you work as a border commuter in Germany or the Netherlands and have questions about German and Dutch family benefits or German parental benefits? The GrensInfoPunten along the German-Dutch border will hold a theme day on family benefits on Thursday 5 February 2026. During this digital consultation hour, you can talk directly to employees […]
New in Mijn CAK: set your own language preference
Anyone living in Belgium or Germany who works as a cross-border worker in the Netherlands, or receives a pension or benefit from the Netherlands, is registered with the Dutch Central Administration Office (CAK) together with any family members. Often, individuals living abroad pay statutory social security contributions directly to the CAK. Digital communication with the […]
Reform of Belgian unemployment legislation
Belgian unemployment legislation is being reformed. The reform includes transitional measures, a limit on the duration of benefits, more flexible access to benefits and an increase in the amount of the initial benefits. The transitional measures apply from 1 July 2025. However, the other reforms will not come into force until a later date, namely […]
Belgium – Change of registration procedure for EU citizens at Belgian municipalities
If an EU citizen wishes to settle in Belgium, they must register with the relevant Belgian municipality. Since 1st September of this year, they have to submit all the necessary documents immediately. Previously, the persons had time to submit their documents for a maximum period of 3 months. Source: vreemdelingenrecht.be, News, 21 August 2025 Available […]
New rules on insurance for interns in the Netherlands from 1 September 2025
From 1 September 2025, the regulations on the insurance of interns will change in the Netherlands. As a result of these changes, more students are likely to fall under the Dutch Wlz compulsory insurance scheme (Wet langdurige zorg, the Dutch act on long-term care). Anyone who is insured under the Wlz must take out compulsory […]
Changes to statutory amounts as of 1 July 2025
On 1 July 2025, several statutory amounts will be adjusted in both the Netherlands and Germany. Minimum wage in the Netherlands The statutory minimum hourly wage for employees aged 21 and over will increase from €14.06 to €14.40. Child benefit in the Netherlands The amount of Dutch child benefit (Kinderbijslag) will be adjusted. The following […]