Wage and Salary
It is difficult to compare Belgian and German salaries. There are differences in taxes withheld and social security contributions also differ. An example of German pay slip For an idea of what your pay slip may look like, here is an example: Month Year Salary € 2,500.00 € 30,000.00 Contributions – Pension insurance […]
Working in several countries
In principle, employees are covered by social security in the country where they work. It regularly happens that people work in several EU countries “at the same time”. This is already the case if you live in Germany and work in a home office for a Dutch company or visit German customers for them. […]
Labour law
Employment contracts Two types of written employment contracts are common in the Netherlands, namely: an employment contract for an indefinite period a fixed-term employment contract The most important difference is the duration of the contract. It is common that many employment relationships start with a fixed-term contract (for one year or half a year). Indefinite […]
Working in several countries
European law stipulates that a person can only be covered by the social security legislationof onecountry. European Regulation 883/2004, which regulates coordination, sets out various rules as to which country is responsible. It regularly happens that someone works in several EU countries. Someone lives in Belgium, works for a German employer also at home (home […]
183-day rule
If a German company employs a worker who lives in Germany in the Netherlands, the salary is taxable in the Netherlands. That is the main rule. However, it may be that the employee’s tax liability does not shift to the Netherlands. This is the case, for example, if the employee works less than 183 days […]
Pensions
Old-age pensions When you start working in Germany, you are insured in Germany and accrue a pension there. Unlike in Belgium, Germany has a uniform system for a pension in case of disability, death and old age. The amount of the pension depends on the insurance periods. The higher your salary in Germany, the higher […]
Labour law
Employment contract In a German employment contract, a number of details should be included as standard: Name and address of the employer, Date of start and possibly end of the contract, Probationary period and duration of the probationary period, Place of work, Working hours, Holiday leave, Period of notice, Amount of wages It is […]
Taxes for long-distance drivers
Preliminary remark This guide is aimed at EU citizens working in the international transport sector within the EU. Both the professional driver who crosses through several countries and the haulage company who employs cross-border workers have to deal with the laws of several countries. The following information relates to the subject area of taxes and […]
Pensions
In which country do you receive a pension benefit? If you work in Belgium, you will accrue a old-age pension in Belgium. The pension you accrue depends on the number of years you were insured in Belgium and the amount of your income. For each year that you work in Belgium, you will receive a […]
Family
Anyone who lives and works in different countries and returns home daily or at least weekly is a cross-border commuter. Such persons have a special status under European law. The worker may be socially insured in the country of residence or in the country of employment under these regulations. In principle, the insurance law of […]