You can live in Belgium and work in the Netherlands. If you do this, there are some additional rules and arrangements you need to bear in mind.
Some people choose to live in Belgium and work in the Netherlands. They can do this because the two countries share a border. In some cases, living in Belgium can be less expensive. If you want to live in Belgium and work in the Netherlands, you need to be aware of the rules on healthcare, tax and travelling to work.
You normally need to have a Dutch work permit if you work in the Netherlands and you are not from the EU. It is usually not necessary for EU migrants. You must always apply for a BSN because you need a BSN to receive your salary and pay taxes. You need a BSN even if your work is temporary.
If you work in the Netherlands, you usually also pay tax in the Netherlands. In some cases you also pay tax in Belgium. This depends on the agreements between the two countries. It is also important that you make proper arrangements for your health insurance.
Visit the government's Grensinfopunt website. Enter your situation here to see which rules apply to you and what you need to arrange.
If you live in Belgium and work in the Netherlands, you do not need to be registered in the Netherlands. You will remain registered in Belgium. However, you need a BSN in the Netherlands to arrange important matters such as work, taxes and healthcare. You are given a BSN when you register with the Dutch government. As you live in Belgium, you can register at an RNI desk.
If you work in the Netherlands but live in another country, you usually have to pay tax in the Netherlands on the income you earn here. This tax is called payroll tax or income tax. The Netherlands usually deducts that tax directly from your wages. In some cases, you also pay tax in the country where you live. The Netherlands has agreements with many countries on avoiding double taxation. These agreements are known as tax treaties. Ask Belastingdienst or the tax authorities in the country where you live for information on your precise situation.
If you work in the Netherlands but do not live here, you normally have to take out Dutch health insurance. In that case, you pay premiums in the Netherlands and are insured under the Health Insurance Act. You get basic insurance that entitles you to healthcare in the Netherlands. If you live in a country that is in the EU or has a treaty with the Netherlands and you have an S1 form, you can also get medical care in the country where you live. Different rules might apply to your family. Always ask your health insurer and the CAK precisely which rules apply in your situation.
You can read more on the CAK website.
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