Studying in the Netherlands
A trip to the neighbouring country to the west has become increasingly attractive for German students in recent years:When studying in the Netherlands, you won’t find the mass operation that has frequently been the order of the day at German universities. Smaller groups, a more intensive relationship with the lecturers and the joint solution-oriented discussion […]
Parental benefit, parental leave
Parental benefit and parental leave are regulated differently if you work in a neighbouring country. Here you can find out what you should always bear in mind. Parental benefit Display information If you live in Germany, you are entitled to a parental benefit. This is financial support for parents, some of whom work less in […]
Voluntary insurance AOW
When can you take out voluntary insurance? You can accrue a maximum of 50 years of AOW insurance before you reach the AOW retirement age. The start date of the AOW accumulation period, known as the “initial ageâ€, is therefore 50 years before your AOW retirement age. We also call this period the 50-year period. […]
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 Germany, works for a Belgian employer also from home (home […]
Pension and health insurance
If you move to the Netherlands with a German pension, this may affect your income. Everyone who lives in the Netherlands is in principle insured under the Dutch volksverzekeringen [national insurance] / Einheitsversicherung [single insurance] and must pay contributions according to their income. However, there are exceptions. If you only receive a German pension, you […]
Taxes
In which country do you pay taxes? You pay taxes in Belgiumon the income you earn in Belgium. However, various exemptions apply. If 75% of your income is earned and taxed in Belgium, you may be eligible for Belgian deductions, including the ‘Woonbonus’ (Cheque Habitat, housing cheque). It is best to contact Team GWO for […]
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”. The tax treatment in […]
Determination of social security provisions
It happens regularly that someone works in several EU countries. For example, you work for a Dutch company in Germany and in the Netherlands or you work as an international truck driver. If you work in several countries, the EU regulation regulates which social security provisions have to be observed. It is important to consider […]
183-day rule
If a Dutch company employs an employee who lives in the Netherlands in Germany, the salary is taxable in Germany. That is the main rule. However, it may be that the employee’s tax liability does not shift to Germany. This is the case, for example, if the employee works less than 183 days in a […]
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, […]