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 […]
Bundesrat approves new basic income scheme – reform of the Bürgergeld adopted
The Bundesrat (Federal Council, ‘Upper House’) has approved the far-reaching reform of the current social assistance system, the Bürgergeld scheme, thereby paving the way for the introduction of a new basic income for jobseekers (Grundsicherung für Arbeitssuchende). The new scheme is based on a law passed by the Bundesregierung (German government) and is intended to […]
Application for a Belgian work permit from 1 May 2026
Since 1 May 2026, applications for almost all work permits have been submitted via the digital platform ‘Working in Belgium‘. The change applies to short stays, among other things, and also directly affects cross-border commuters. What is a work permits and who needs one? A work permit is an official authorisation to work in Belgium […]
Belgian tax return 2026
From 28 April 2026, you can submit the Belgian personal income tax return for the 2025 income year (assessment year 2026). This tax return is mandatory for all residents of Belgium. Depending on your personal situation, three different submission deadlines apply: Paper tax return: no later than 30 June 2026 Electronic tax return via MyMinfin: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
German-Dutch thematic consultation day Family benefits
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 17 April 2024, 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 […]
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 […]