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 […]
Increase in the number of cross-border commuters from Germany and Belgium
CBS has published new figures on the number of cross-border workers from Belgium and Germany working in the Netherlands. In 2023, nearly 89,000 people living across the border worked in the Netherlands: 44,000 from Belgium and 45,000 from Germany. That is 2,000 more than a year earlier. Of these so-called cross-border commuters, more than 6 […]
Webinar on Matrimonial Regimes in Germany and the Netherlands on June 23
Webinar on matrimonial regimes Netherlands-Germany Are you considering getting married, entering into a registered partnership or looking at another form of relationship, such as a cohabitation agreement? If so, there are obviously a number of things to consider. Especially if you are doing so in an international context, such as with regard to the Netherlands […]
The Netherlands amends its tax treaty with Germany for cross-border workers
The Netherlands and Germany intend to amend their tax treaty. However, this planned amendment must still be approved by both the Dutch and German parliaments. It is expected to come into force in 2026. The aim is to allow cross-border workers to work from home for a maximum of 34 days per year without having […]
German pension increases from July 2025: More money for pensioners
On 1 July 2025, German pensions for approximately 21 million pensioners will increase by 3.74% in both eastern and western Germany. This will raise the current pension value from 39.32 euros to 40.79 euros. This means, for example, that a pension of £1,000 will increase to £1,037.40. The pension adjustment ensures that pensioners participate in […]
Tax payment in Germany on Dutch pensions
A number of German tax authorities are currently actively working to urge Dutch pensioners, who have never filed a tax return in Germany, to do so retrospectively. The tax treaty between the Netherlands and Germany contains agreements on the taxation of pension benefits. For Dutch pensioners living in Germany, the following rules apply: If the […]
Help from the Dutch Tax Office with tax returns
The Tax Office offers the possibility of getting help with tax returns. This also applies to people living in Germany or Belgium who have to file a tax return in the Netherlands. When ticking help with a C- or M-iljet, the phone number of Belastingdienst Buitenland comes up: +31 55 5 385 385. This way, […]
German-Dutch thematic consultation day Family benefits on 26 March 2025
Do you work as a cross-border commuter in Germany or the Netherlands and have questions about German and Dutch family benefits or German parental benefits? On 26 March 2025, the GrensInfoPunnten along the German-Dutch border will hold a themed consultation hour on this topic. During this digital consultation hour, you can talk directly to employees […]