More and more people are choosing to live just across the border in Belgium. The housing market there is wider, prices are often more favourable and the living space larger. For employees, it is a logical step, especially with the tightness on the Dutch housing market. But as an employer, it does bring new concerns.
What will change for you as an employer?
Once an employee lives in Belgium but continues to work in the Netherlands, his or her status changes to cross-border worker. And that means that you as an employer have to deal with different regulations. Things like social security, tax payments and terms of employment are different. It is important to know where your employee is insured, which tax regime applies and how to adapt your payroll administration accordingly. A small mistake can have major consequences, both administratively and financially.
You are not alone
The regulations surrounding cross-border employment can be complex, but fortunately, as an employer, you are not alone. In fact, you can turn to the Border Information Point (GIP) in Eindhoven and the UWV-EURES Crossborder team. These organisations specialise in situations where employees live in Belgium and work in the Netherlands. They think along with you, provide clear insight into your situation and guide you step by step through all administrative and legal aspects.
Help is close by and free of charge
Whether you have an individual employee moving to Belgium, or you plan to actively recruit across the border - you can always use the free support of GIP and EURES. The sooner you engage them, the better prepared you will be. That way, you avoid surprises afterwards and offer your employees certainty and clarity.
Do you have questions about frontier work? Or does a concrete situation already exist within your organisation? If so, please contact the specialists via gip@eindhoven.nl or grenswerkmob@uwv.nl.