Gemeente Baarle-Nassau

What Gemeente Baarle-Nassau does

Gemeente Baarle-Nassau is a Dutch municipality (gemeente) located in the province of North Brabant, serving approximately 7,500 residents in one of the smallest municipal jurisdictions in the Netherlands. It operates from its town hall at Singel 1 in Baarle-Nassau and delivers a full range of statutory local government services: civil registration (birth, marriage, death), identity documents (passports, ID cards, driver's licenses via RDW), BRP extracts and certificates, building and environmental permits, waste management (milieustraat, afvalkalender), local taxation (OZB, rioolheffing, afvalstoffenheffing, toeristenbelasting), social welfare and debt counseling, healthcare support (Wmo), youth and education services, and sustainability programs including home insulation subsidies (€1,500 standard / €3,000 low-income) and duurzaamheidslening loans of €2,500–€25,000.

The municipality's technology stack is built on a TYPO3-based web platform (www.baarle-nassau.nl) integrated with DigiD for citizen authentication, the iBurgerzaken digital service portal for self-service transactions, RDW systems for driver's license issuance, and the BuitenBeter mobile app for residents to report public-space maintenance issues. A distinctive operational layer is the BGTS Baarle (Benelux Groepering Territoriale Samenwerking) IT and governance framework, which coordinates cross-border policy, infrastructure, culture, and safety with the neighboring Belgian municipality of Baarle-Hertog across the municipality's unique 30-enclave geography (22 Belgian enclaves within Dutch territory and 8 Dutch enclaves within Belgian territory).

Revenue and service delivery operate on three streams: (1) recurring local taxes and levies (OZB, rioolheffing, afvalstoffenheffing, toeristenbelasting, precariobelasting, reclamebelasting, forensenbelasting); (2) transactional fees set under national tariff frameworks, including identity documents (€43.20–€80.10 for 5–10-year validity), driver's licenses (€53.65 / €93.30 expedited), BRP extracts (€8.63), and application fees for nadeelcompensatie (€500) and planschadevergoeding (€300); and (3) subsidies and grants distributed to residents and businesses (e.g., ISDE-linked home insulation subsidies, sustainability loans). The municipality reaches residents via in-person appointment-based services at the town hall, the iBurgerzaken self-service portal, telephone (14 013), WhatsApp, social channels (Facebook, Instagram), and the BuitenBeter app, while substantive services in debt counseling, financial advice, and welfare support are delivered through partner organizations including Kredietbank Nederland, Budgetcafé, Geldfit, Over Rood, and Filomena Hart van Brabant.

Name

Gemeente Baarle-Nassau

Legal name

Gemeente Baarle-Nassau

Website

https://baarle-nassau.nl

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gemeente Baarle-Nassau is a Dutch municipality in North Brabant serving approximately 7,500 residents with statutory local government services, including civil registration, identity documents, permits, local taxes, waste management, social support, and sustainability programs, within a unique cross-border enclave geography managed jointly with Belgian municipality Baarle-Hertog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Housing Programs (92511)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Public Works / In-House Municipal Collection Operations (EUAIAAAF)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Civil registry services
• Local tax administration
• Residential housing permits
• Public waste management

Headquarters

HQ city

Baarle-Nassau

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Local taxes and levies: The municipality collects local taxes including OZB (onroerende-zaakbelasting), rioolheffing, afvalstoffenheffing, toeristenbelasting, precariobelasting, reclamebelasting, and forensenbelasting. These form the core municipal revenue base.
2. Service fees and administrative charges: Fees for government-issued documents and services such as identity cards, passports, driver's licenses, BRP extracts, and various permits. These are one-time transaction-based charges set by national tariff frameworks.
3. Subsidies and grants: The municipality distributes national and regional subsidies to residents for home insulation (up to €1,500 or €3,000) and sustainability loans (€2,500–€25,000). These are funded through the municipal budget and national government programs such as ISDE (Investeringssubsidie duurzame energie en energiebesparing).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gemeente Baarle-Nassau is a Dutch local government authority that provides statutory municipal services to its approximately 7,500 residents, including civil registration, issuance of identity documents (passports, ID cards, driver's licenses), local taxation (OZB, rioolheffing, afvalstoffenheffing), building and environmental permits, waste collection, social support, debt counseling, and sustainability subsidies. The municipality also coordinates cross-border governance with the Belgian municipality of Baarle-Hertog through the BGTS Baarle framework, owing to the unique 30-enclave geography.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Identity Documents (Passport, ID Card, Driver's License)
• Civil Registration (Birth, Death, Marriage)
• Local Tax Administration
• Permits and Licenses
• Waste Management Services
• Social Support and Financial Assistance
• Home Insulation Subsidy
• Duurzaamheidslening (Sustainability Loan)
• Building and Housing Services
• Extracts and Declarations (BRP, VOG)
• Parking, Transport, and Roads
• Tourism and Recreation Information
• Business and Entrepreneur Support
• Loveren Fase 2 Nieuwbouwwijk (New Housing Development)
• Healthcare and Care Support
• Youth and Education Support

Quantifiable outcome

• Residents receiving insulation subsidy can reduce energy costs and increase home comfort
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Baarle-Hertog (Gemeente Baarle-Hertog)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021The Dutch municipality of Baarle-Nassau and Belgian municipality of Baarle-Hertog form an international puzzle of 30 enclaves. They cooperate on infrastructure (roads, cycling paths, sewage), culture (cultural centre, library, academy), and safety (joint fire department). In 2021 their collaboration evolved into BGTS Baarle (Benelux Groepering Territoriale Samenwerking), which has legal personality and can make binding decisions for both municipalities. BGTS Baarle has an Enclaveraad (joint council meeting) and an Enclavecollege (joint executive meeting).
• Duurzaam BouwloketcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDuurzaam Bouwloket supports the municipality in its home insulation initiative. It assists residents through the entire process: from initial advice and guidance during work execution, to subsidy application support. Companies working through Duurzaam Bouwloket also ensure nature-friendly insulation practices to protect birds and bats.
• EcosprongminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosprong conducts ecological research for the municipality's Soortenmanagementplan (species management plan) from May through October, including evening and night visits, to map protected animal species in the municipality. This research supports the municipality's application for a provincial area permit for nature-friendly insulation.
• Provincie Noord-Brabant (Province of North Brabant)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe province of North Brabant collaborates with the municipality on wolf monitoring and, when needed, removes Asian hornet nests. The province also processes applications for area permits that enable nature-friendly insulation across the municipality. Additionally, the province notified residents about wolf sightings in the Midden-Brabant region.
• BGTS Baarle (Benelux Groepering Territoriale Samenwerking Baarle)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BGTS Baarle is a cross-border territorial cooperation body between Baarle-Nassau and Baarle-Hertog, established in 2021. It has legal personality and can make binding decisions and enter into agreements. Both municipalities can transfer powers to the BGTS Baarle. It consists of an Enclaveraad (joint council) meeting ~3 times per year, and an Enclavecollege (joint executive) meeting monthly.
• Bijenhoudersvereniging AlphenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhen a report of an Asian hornet (Aziatische hoornaar) is confirmed, the Bijenhoudersvereniging Alphen is notified. A member visits to locate and remove the nest. For larger nests, the province of North Brabant is engaged for free removal.
• GGD LeefomgevingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe GGD Leefomgeving (Public Health Service Environment) is the contact point for information about the oak processionary caterpillar (eikenprocessierups) and other environmental health matters.
• Stichting Contour de TwernminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe municipality uses Stichting Contour de Twern for mediation in residential nuisance cases (woonoverlast), where they help resolve conflicts between neighbors or address issues of youth nuisance and noise.
• Kredietbank NederlandminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKredietbank Nederland provides debt assistance to residents who cannot pay their bills. They took over debt counseling from PLANgroep. Contact: 088 626 27 77 or [email protected].
• BudgetcaféminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Budgetcafé provides free help and information on financial matters to residents of Alphen-Chaam, Baarle-Nassau, and Gilze-Rijen. Open Monday mornings (odd weeks) at the Baarle-Nassau town hall from 09:00–10:30. Experts and volunteers help with completing forms and applying for benefits.
• GeldfitminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGeldfit helps residents with questions or concerns about money through an anonymous test and provides personal advice, referring to organizations for further assistance. Contact: 0800 81 15 or [email protected].
• Over RoodminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOver Rood provides free financial advice for entrepreneurs facing money problems. Contact: 085 040 84 16 or [email protected].
• Team Vroeg EropafminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA proactive team that contacts residents who have unpaid bills from landlords, energy companies, water companies, and health insurers. The team offers free assistance to help residents resolve payment issues.
• Filomena Hart van BrabantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince October 2025, Filomena Hart van Brabant serves as a central point for help with domestic violence and child abuse for all residents of the Hart van Brabant region, including Baarle-Nassau. It brings together organizations such as Veilig Thuis, the police, and the GGD. Contact: 013 549 55 55 (weekdays 09:00–17:00) or filomena-hartvanbrabant.nl.
• Stichting Jeugdwerk BaarleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting Jeugdwerk Baarle organizes the annual Wielerzesdaagse cycling holiday event in Baarle-Nassau-Hertog. The 58th edition (July 2026) attracted over 700 children and approximately 200 supervisors for six days of cycling activities.
• Ontwikkelingsmaatschappij J.A. van Gisbergen – Van Wijnen Projectontwikkeling ZuidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development consortium for the Loveren phase 2 residential project, consisting of approximately 150 new homes. The municipalities and developers jointly conducted an urban exploration and signed an agreement on July 15, 2026 to advance the project. Construction planned to start in 2028.
• MilieuKlachtenCentraleminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe MilieuKlachtenCentrale handles reports of noise, waste, odor, soil or air pollution caused by businesses. Residents can file complaints via their website or by phone at 073 681 28 21.
• Coöperatie Baarle-NassauGlasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative of local fiber (glasvezel) network in the rural area of Baarle-Nassau. Ludo van Dun was a co-initiator in 2016 and served as secretary until June 2026. The cooperative also participates in Midden-BrabantGlas alongside three other local fiber cooperatives.
• Mouwrik WaardenburgminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor engaged for road maintenance and asphalt renewal on the Loveren road section between Akkerstraat and Hoogstratensebaan, from July 13 to 31, 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Gemeente Woensdrecht: Dutch-Belgian border municipality in North Brabant. Shares the structural feature of cross-border governance with Belgium, making it comparable on geopolitical complexity and small-scale municipal service delivery.
• Gemeente Gilze en Rijen: Adjacent Dutch municipality explicitly referenced alongside Baarle-Nassau in the regional Budgetcafé program and rural fiber cooperative Midden-BrabantGlas. Comparable in operating model (small Dutch municipality) and regional service collaboration.
• Gemeente Sittard-Geleen: Dutch municipality in Limburg on the Belgian border, engaged in EU cross-border cooperation frameworks analogous in spirit to BGTS Baarle. Relevant peer for small-to-mid Dutch border-municipality operating model.
• Gemeente Altena: Successor municipality including former Alphen-Chaam, referenced in joint Budgetcafé services with Baarle-Nassau. Comparable Dutch municipal profile with similar small-population operating economics in the same North Brabant region.

Direct peers

• Gemeente Baarle-Hertog: Belgian counterpart municipality that shares the 30-enclave territory with Baarle-Nassau. Operates the BGTS Baarle cross-border cooperation framework with joint executive bodies, making it the most structurally comparable peer at peer-of-peer level.

Broad incumbents

• Provincie Noord-Brabant: The provincial government above Baarle-Nassau in the Dutch administrative hierarchy. Processes area permits (including nature-friendly insulation), coordinates wolf monitoring, and engages in ecology initiatives — overlapping regulatory authority and program funding flows.
• Gemeente Maastricht: Larger Dutch city with deep Belgian-border integration and established cross-border governance experience with Belgium/Liège region. Comparable on the cross-border public-services dimension, though at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gembaarlenassau
• Instagraminstagram.com/baarlenassau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gemeente-baarle-nassau

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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