Unemployment
https://youtu.be/rpw5BG8dGb0 This film explains in German what the unemployment rules are if you live in Germany and work in the Netherlands. For the cross-border rules on unemployment, it is important that you were a cross-border commuter before you became unemployed. A cross-border commuter works in another EU country than the one where they live and […]
Health insurance supplement
The health insurance supplement (zorgtoeslag) is a financial subsidy from the Dutch government to ensure the affordability of health insurance. However, there are some conditions that you have to fulfil to get the health insurance supplement: You are 18 years or older Your income is not too highIn 2021 your income must not exceed € […]
Continued payment of wages and sickness allowance
The film below explains what the rules are if you live in Germany, work in the Netherlands and become ill. Continuation of pay If you work in the Netherlands and become ill, your employer will continue to pay your wages. If you have a permanent contract, your employer will continue to pay your wages for […]
Sickness and incapacity for work
You are insured for sickness benefits in Belgium. If you become ill and cannot work, you will first receive part of your salary from your employer. After that, you will often receive sickness benefits from the health insurance fund. Caution! Was your illness caused by an accident at work or an occupational disease? Then you […]
Short and sweet
What do you need to do if you want to work in the Netherlands? 1. Apply for a Citizen Service Number Your employer needs your Citizen Service Number. You cannot work in the Netherlands without a Citizen Service Number. You need this number to take out health insurance, accrue your pension and pay […]
Living in Belgium, working in Germany
If you work in Germany, you are liable to pay income tax on your salary in Germany. This also applies to people who live in Belgium and work in Germany. As a cross-border worker, you can take advantage of possible deductions and other tax benefits of the German tax system under certain conditions. To do […]
Living in the Netherlands, working in Belgium
An employee in Belgium pays income tax. In Belgium, this is called bedrijfsvoorheffing (Berufssteuervorabzug, précompte professionnel). This also applies to Dutch employees in Belgium. As a cross-border worker, under certain conditions you can claim the aftrekposten (Abzugsposten, déduction fiscal) and tegemoetkomingen (tax advantages, avantage fiscal) provided by the Belgian tax system (meet the 75% standard). […]
Living in Germany, working in the Netherlands
If you live in Germany and work in the Netherlands, you must also pay your taxes and social security contributions in the Netherlands. (Attention: there are exceptions). As a resident of Germany, you also have certain rights in Germany. For example, you remain with your own health insurance and you can continue to see […]
Recognition of qualifications
Do you want to study in Belgium, work here or set up your own business here? Do you need to have your qualifications recognised for some reason? Consult the section Equivalence of qualifications. The Belgium.beportal (NL/FR) of the Federal Government provides a clear overview of the authorities you need to contact for each region if […]
Dutch pension and health insurance
German and Dutch pension If you live in Germany and also receive a German pension, you are covered by the German health insurance. In this case, you are a member of the “pensioners’ health insuranceâ€. You do not have to pay contributions for your Dutch health insurance and WLZ (long-term care insurance) through your income […]