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. […]
Pensions and taxes
The new double taxation agreement between the Netherlands and Germany came into force on 1 January 2016. It stipulates on which income taxes have to be paid in which country. The agreement states that the total taxes to be paid are due in Germany if the German pensions (private and statutory pensions added together) are […]
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 […]
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>>