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EU Coordination Rules Child Benefit Zoetermeer

The **EU coordination rules child benefit** in Zoetermeer determine which EU country pays your child benefit. Learn everything about your rights at the District Court of The Hague.

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EU Coordination Rules Child Benefit Zoetermeer: rights upon EU relocation

In Zoetermeer, the **EU coordination rules child benefit** (Regulation 883/2004) fall under the jurisdiction of the District Court of The Hague. These rules determine which country pays child benefit if you move from Zoetermeer to another EU country or if your child resides elsewhere. They prevent double payments and ensure smooth payments. Contact the Legal Aid Office Zoetermeer for personal advice.

These coordination rules apply to all EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. They are also relevant if you live in Zoetermeer but work in another EU country.

Legal basis: Regulation 883/2004 in the Hague region

The core legislation is Regulation (EC) No 883/2004. For residents of Zoetermeer, it regulates inter alia:

  • Which country pays child benefit (art. 67), assessed by the District Court of The Hague.
  • Application procedures for child benefit from abroad.
  • Rights to child benefit when residing in another EU country.

Practical implementation falls under Regulation (EC) No 987/2009, including forms such as E121 (child benefit) or A1 (social security).

When do EU coordination rules apply for Zoetermeer?

Relevant for situations such as:

  • You move from Zoetermeer to another EU country, child remains in the Netherlands: the Netherlands often continues to pay.
  • Child resides elsewhere in the EU, you in Zoetermeer: the country of the child's residence may be responsible.
  • Work in another EU country, residing in Zoetermeer: the country of work may be competent.
  • Temporarily abroad from Zoetermeer: the Netherlands generally remains responsible.

Priority lies with the child's place of residence (art. 67), but ties to Zoetermeer (school, work) may keep the Netherlands competent. Consult the Legal Aid Office Zoetermeer.

Responsible country for child benefit from Zoetermeer

Depending on the circumstances:

Situation from Zoetermeer Responsible country Explanation (District Court of The Hague)
You move out of Zoetermeer, child remains in NL Netherlands Netherlands responsible based on child's residence, provided ties to the region.
You in Zoetermeer, child in another EU country Country of child Child's country of residence has priority, unless strong NL ties.
Work in EU country, resides Zoetermeer Netherlands (often) NL responsible if child in Zoetermeer.
Temporarily abroad from Zoetermeer Netherlands Valid up to >3 months, child in NL.

How do you apply for child benefit in Zoetermeer?

Contact SVB or UWV. For disputes: District Court of The Hague (district Zoetermeer). Free first-line advice at Legal Aid Office Zoetermeer (address: [local info]). Request forms via Dutch authorities.

Tip for Zoetermeer: Report relocation in time to the municipality and SVB to secure benefits.