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 […]
Coronavirus – Information Germany
Across the border Home office, social security and taxes Agreements between the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany General information Information for employees Information for self-employed and entrepreneurs Disclaimer We make every effort to update our information on a daily basis. All information is without guarantee, please note the current notices of the public authorities.
Information for entrepreneurs and the self-employed
Information on social insurance and the possibilities of applying for a bridging loan can be found on the website of the National Institute of Social Insurance for the Self-Employed (LISVS/RSVZ/INASTI) here>> Service centre in Maastricht for border entrepreneurs to apply for a working capital loan (TOZO)
Coronavirus – Information The Netherlands
Across the border Home office, social security and taxes Meetings The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium General information Information for employees Information for self-employed and entrepreneurs Disclaimer We make every effort to update our information on a daily basis. All information is without guarantee, please note the current notices of the public authorities.
Information for self-employed and entrepreneurs
The Kamer van Koophandel with FAQ’s for entrepreneurs at the country borders: Here>> The Kamer van Koophandel with FAQ’s for entrepreneurs in general: Here>> The Dutch government on short-time worker allowances (Noodmaatregel Overbrugging voor Werkbehoud (NOW)): Here>> The Dutch government with information for the self-employed (TOZO): Here>>
Home office, social security and taxes
Tax consequences of home office/work from home: Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands have reached an agreement on the issue of taxation of home office days. Taxation of these days in the country of employment remains possible (for a limited period), so it can remain unchanged. The agreements between the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium can be […]
General information
Official information from the Belgian authorities on the latest regulations can be found on the following pages: The National Crisis Centre: Here>> The Federal Government of Belgium: Here>> Ministry of Environment of the Kingdom of Belgium: Here>> Citizens’ Information Portal of the German-speaking Community of Belgium: Here>> Flemish Region: Here>> Walloon Region: Here>> The following […]
Information for employees
Temporary unemployment The general rules Employers who are forced to send workers into temporary unemployment can use the temporary unemployment system for reasons of force majeure. The responsible authority is the Landesamt für Arbeitsbeschaffung [State Employment Office] (LfA), but the payment of the benefit is left to the paying agencies: the trade union or the […]
Work
When you work in the Netherlands for the first time, a lot can change. For example, you will encounter a different tax system, Dutch social security and a different work culture. You will also have to deal with different labour laws. You can find information about cultural differences here. For information on how to find […]