Cross-border working in the Netherlands and Germany

NeD Tax is the expert for cross-border employment in the Netherlands and Germany.

International employment in the Netherlands and Germany 

Do you as an entrepreneur or your staff work partly or fully in Germany or the Netherlands? NeD Tax advises employers and employees on all tax, legal, and administrative aspects of cross-border work. From salary splits to social insurance, we provide clarity and peace of mind.

Frequently asked questions from entrepreneurs like you 

Working across borders raises many questions: where should you pay taxes, how about social security, and what obligations do employers have? NeD Tax recognises these issues and provides clear answers. 

How does the 183-day rule work in the Netherlands and Germany? 

The 183-day rule is a tax treaty provision and determines which country can levy tax. While it may seem simple at first, it can be quite complicated in practice. Proper advice is essential to clarify the consequences of working abroad.  

What about social security and a salary split? 

When working in multiple countries, you are usually considered socially insured in the country where you do most of your work. A salary split can be beneficial from a fiscal point of view, but it requires careful fine-tuning to avoid double charges or conflicts with social security rules. 

What are the consequences for my pension or mortgage interest deduction? 

Working in another country, or even two countries, can affect your pension accrual and your right to a mortgage interest deduction. In some cases, you may lose your right to deduct, but there are solutions involving a qualifying foreign tax liability or compensation scheme. 

Our approach

We provide a clear overview of all the consequences of cross-border working, combining tax, legal and HR expertise to take an integrated approach. Our specialists proactively advise on: 

Key areas and sub-services 

From salary splitting
to company cars

We provide specialised support on matters including salary split calculations, social security obligations, employment law application to contracts, mortgage interest relief for cross-border workers, tax treaty application (183-day rule) and company cars.
We calculate and supervise salary splits based on the tax treaty between the Netherlands and Germany. This allows you to avoid double taxation and make optimal use of tax benefits.
NeD Tax can advise you on where you or your employees are covered by social security. This ensures that you know where you are entitled to healthcare, pensions and benefits.
We assess and optimise employment contracts for directors and employees, and provide advice on the correct tax bracket and deductions in Germany. Our advice is practical, clear and legally correct.
Cross-border work can affect pension accrual and mortgage interest relief. We can provide insight into your tax residence and make use of schemes such as qualifying foreign tax liability.
Using a company car in a cross-border situation can raise questions about additional tax liability, taxation and usage rules. NeD Tax can advise on the tax and legal consequences in the Netherlands and Germany so that your employees can drive in a tax-efficient manner.

Complex issues

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