Working in several countries
European law stipulates that a person can only be covered by the social security legislation of one country. 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 the Netherlands, works for a German employer also […]
Taxes
In which country do you pay your taxes? This is regulated in the double taxation agreement between Belgium and Germany. You pay tax in Germany on the income you receive in Germany. There may be some exceptions in this respect. This is the case, for example, with “posting” or “home office”. […]
Taxes
If you live in the Netherlands and work in Germany, you will have to deal with both the German and the Dutch tax authorities. In the Netherlands it is then income tax and in Germany it is wage tax/income tax. The Netherlands and Germany have concluded a treaty to prevent double taxation. Because of this, […]
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 […]
Looking for a job
If you are looking for a job in the Netherlands, you can proceed in different ways. You can apply directly to an employer or you can contact a Uitzendbureau (temporary employment agency) in the Netherlands. You can also tell the Employment Agency that you would like to be placed in the Netherlands. The Employment […]
Special leave
In the Netherlands there is legal special leave (wettelijk verlof) and time off (bijzonder verlof). Both can be paid, unpaid or partially paid. As to which bijzondere verlof [time off] exists and how both variants are paid (fully, partially or not) is regulated in your collective agreement or employment contract. Wettelijk verlof [special leave] The […]
Voluntary partner insurance for AOW old-age pension
An employee who lives in Germany and works in the Netherlands is compulsorily insured for the AOW old-age pension. This is an individual legal pension. If the employee dies, the partner is not entitled to this old-age pension. The partner can take out voluntary insurance for old-age pension (AOW) in the Netherlands. However, conditions apply: […]
Wage / Salary
Dutch and German salaries are difficult to compare. There are differences in withheld taxes and social security contributions. The actual net income also depends on other factors, such as the deduction of mortgage interest, child supplement and the health insurance supplement (zorgtoeslag). Example of a payslip Below is an example of a payslip: In this […]
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 […]