Belgian pension reform passed: Here’s what’s changing
The Belgian pension reform has been passed. The federal government has finalised its pension reform, and the new Pensions Act was passed by Parliament at the end of May 2026 and published in the Belgian Official Gazette. Through the Belgian pension reform, the government aims to encourage people to remain in the labour market for […]
Change for cross-border commuters NL-D for working from home (teleworking) 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 […]
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 […]
Web seminar: Cross-border inheritance – What do you have to consider?
GrenzInfoPunkte are organising free web seminars on 16 and 17 August The topic of inheritance law can quickly become very complicated – especially in a cross-border context. What happens, for example, if you live in Germany as a Dutch citizen and receive an inheritance from the Netherlands? In which country is inheritance tax then […]
Minimum wage
Minimum wage in Germany Since 1 October 2022, the minimum wage is €12.00/hour. Minimum wage in the Netherlands In the Netherlands there is the statutory minimum wage (wettelijk minimumloon) for workers aged 21 and over and the statutory minimum youth wage (wettelijke minimum jeugdloon) for workers under 21. From 1 July 2023, the following amounts […]