Documents - Ministry of Finance

1. The road to acceptable conduit activities

   Report of the Committee on Conduit Companies. At the request of the House of Representatives, the Committee has investigated the ...

   Report | 03-10-2021

2. Curriculum vitae Bas van den Dungen

   Secretary-General of the Ministry of Finance

   Publication | 12-02-2020

3. How do I apply for a short-stay Schengen visa for the Netherlands?

   Normally, you apply for your short-stay Schengen visa in the country where you live. Exactly how and where varies from country to ...

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4. Which visa do I need to travel to the Netherlands?

   If you want to stay in the Netherlands for less than 90 days, you may need a short-stay Schengen visa.

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5. Can I disinherit my spouse or children?

   You can disinherit your spouse or children in a will. Your children, however, enjoy a special status under inheritance law.

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6. Do I have to accept an inheritance?

   You can accept an inheritance outright or under benefit of inventory or refuse it.

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7. When do I need a certificate of succession?

   A certificate of succession names the heirs. Heirs can use it to prove they are entitled to a deceased person’s bank balance. The ...

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8. When do you pay inheritance tax?

   You pay inheritance tax on any inheritance you receive. An inheritance consists of the estate (assets and liabilities) left by a ...

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9. Can I bring a pet from another country to the Netherlands?

   It is possible to bring a pet from another country to the Netherlands, if all the conditions are met. For example, dogs, cats and ...

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10. When do I pay capital transfer tax?

    You can sometimes be exempted from paying conveyance duty. Or you may not need to pay conveyance duty in the first place. Find ...

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