WORKING REMOTE When you employ an (international) employee who will be working for your company outside the Netherlands and may reside there, there are many important considerations to take into account. These include matters such as social security coverage, tax liability, the employment contract, and applicable labor laws. The following tips focus on social security and tax legislation. Tailored advice is crucial in every situation. Consult specialists to assist you in this process.
Cross border Information Point (Grensinfopunt, GIP)
When an employee lives in a different country than where they work or where the employment contract was signed, both the employee and the employer encounter additional rules and obligations. What needs to be arranged, what are the consequences of emigration or cross-border work? The Cross Border Information Point (GIP) specializes in cross-border work between the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany and provides answers to these and other questions.
Consult GIP
GIP Eindhoven offers comprehensive information about (international) social security legislation, particularly regarding cross-border work between the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. They also provide information about the primary rules of tax legislation, EU employment conditions, and labor law. Both employers and (future) employees are welcome for advisory meetings, which can be conducted online or in person at GIP Eindhoven’s location at the Holland Expat Center South. Schedule an appointment via: GIP@eindhoven.nl
Cross-Border Working and Business Team (Team GWO)
Within Team GWO, the German and Dutch tax authorities collaborate to address questions related to income tax in the Netherlands or Germany, tax treaties concluded by the Netherlands or Germany with other countries, and wage taxes in cross-border situations. In addition, Dutch and German tax employees now also answer questions regarding Belgium or refer to the relevant Belgian authority. Team GWO is available on working days between 09:00 and 16:00 via the free phone number 0800-0241212.
The Social Insurance Bank (SVB), UWV, and GAK
SVB administers various laws and regulations concerning social security, such as AOW, ANW, AKW, while UWV manages employee insurances like WW and WIA. CAK administers WLZ and ZVW.
Holland Expat Center South Partners
Visit www.hollandexpatcenter.com/partners to find official partners specializing in labor law, immigration law, taxation, finance, and insurance.