The granting of a premium for marriage or declaration of legal cohabitation is exempt from social security contributions up to a maximum amount of EUR 245.
The premium may be granted in cash, in the form of a gift in kind or in the form of gift vouchers.
If the amount of the premium for marriage or declaration of legal cohabitation exceeds the EUR 245 threshold, normal social security contributions are payable on the amount in excess of EUR 245 (in accordance with the "NSSO Instructions").
Worker Taxations Description
The premium for marriage or declaration of legal cohabitation is considered a tax-exempt social benefit if it amounts does not exceed EUR 245 per employee.
The premium may be granted in cash, in the form of a gift in kind or in the form of gift vouchers.
If the premium for marriage or declaration of legal cohabitation exceeds the EUR 245 threshold, the excess constitutes a taxable benefit.
Employer Deductibility Description
The premium for marriage or declaration of legal cohabitation is fully deductible by the employer as a professional expense up to a maximum of EUR 245 per employee.
If this amount is exceeded, the excess is considered a taxable benefit. This is also deductible as a professional expense provided that the employer includes it on the annual tax statements (failure to do so will result in the application of the special tax on secret commissions of 100%, which is not deductible as a professional expense for corporation tax purposes).