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Checklist emigration: what should I think of?

Are you going to emigrate? Then there is a lot coming your way. With this checklist you can keep an overview.

  • Make sure you can use your DigiD. And do this before you leave the Netherlands:

    If you have already moved abroad, you can only apply for a DigiD through a counter. You can read how this works at I live abroad.

  • Deregister from your municipality before you leave the Netherlands. Keep the certificate of deregistration in a safe place, as you will have to submit it to several authorities. Read more about deregistering from the municipality.

    Provide your new address abroad at the Dutch municipality where you deregister

    Your municipality will inform us about your new address.

    Do you not yet know your new address? If so, provide us with a postal address or the address of your contact person.

    Moving to another address abroad

    Did you emigrate previously, and are you moving to another address abroad? Or did you not provide a full address abroad to the municipality when you emigrated? Then you can inform us of your change of address online. You will need a DigiD to log in.

    You can also inform us of your new home address by filling in the form Submitting a change of address.

    Or send a letter to:

    Belastingdienst/Kennis- en Expertisecentrum Buitenland
    Afdeling Klantbeheer
    Postbus 2891
    6401 DJ Heerlen
    Nederland

    We will process your written change of address within 10 working days. Or within 5 working days if you provide us with your change of address online.

  • Exporting your motor vehicle

    Report your car to the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) for export. This will also stop the registration of your vehicle. Read about the exact procedure on page Exporting a vehicle with a Dutch registration number.

    Is your vehicle already abroad? Then read what you need to do on page Exporting your vehicle that is already abroad.

    Do you export a used passenger car, van or motorbike? If so, you can, subject to certain conditions, obtain a refund of part of the bpm paid. Read how this works on page Refund of bpm if a used motor vehicle is exported.

    Taking your vehicle of the road for a longer period of time

    Don't want to use your car for a while? Then read what to do on page Not using my vehicle for a longer period of time.

    Do you have any more questions? Please call the Tax Information Line Cars.

  • Moving to another EU country? In general, you can take your household effects with you without any formalities.

    If you move to a non-EU country, please have your personal belongings assessed by Customs. Submit an export declaration of your household effects to Customs. You must also submit an inventory list of the goods you are taking with you. Your mover will help you with this.

    Please keep in mind that some goods may be subject to specific rules.

    Please call the Customs Information Line for any questions you may have.

  • Almost everyone who lives and/or works in the Netherlands is insured for healthcare costs via the Wlz and the Zvw. This will of course remain the case during your holidays abroad.

    But if you are going to live, work or study abroad your personal situation will determine whether you will remain insured in the Netherlands.

    Please, read more about this on Health insurance abroad and Netherlands Worldwide.

  • If you receive Dutch housing, rental, childcare or child benefit, please check before you leave if you and your family members are still entitled to these benefits abroad. Your benefits are based on your situation in the Netherlands.

    Please, read more about this topic in I am moving abroad. What are the consequences for my benefits?

  • Do you receive or pay monthly money through your provisional assessment? Then stop it immediately. Your provisional assessment is based on your situation in the Netherlands. Read how to stop the provisional assessment.

    If you no longer live in the Netherlands, but do have Dutch income, then you are a non-resident taxpayer. Different rules apply to non-resident taxpayers.

  • You can file your tax return online for the year of emigration. Read more about this at How do I file my tax return for the year of my emigration or immigration?

  • If you move from the Netherlands to another country, you may receive an assessment for future tax to be paid, also known as a protective assessment. Provided you comply with certain conditions, you won’t need to pay this assessment.

  • If you have income from 2 countries, you won’t have to pay tax on this income in both countries. This has been agreed upon in international tax treaties. However, you may have to file a return in both countries.

    If you receive a pension, an annuity, or another benefit from the Netherlands, it may be that you do not have to pay tax on this in the Netherlands. You can request an exemption using the Application for an exemption from wage tax/national insurance contributions deducted at source form.

  • Please consult the applicable arrangements (Dutch only) if you lived in this house before you emigrated. Also consult Living outside the Netherlands – Dutch income, under 'Box 3 assets'.

    If you temporarily own two houses, for example because your former residence is still for sale, please consult the arrangements on mortgage interest relief (Dutch only).

    If you own a (holiday) home in the Netherlands, you are required to pay income tax, even if you no longer live in the Netherlands.

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