News - Ministry of Finance

1. Cocaine seizures by Customs see sharp rise in 2023

   In 2023, Dutch Customs seized almost 60,000 kg of cocaine. This is a sharp increase compared to 2022, when more than 51,000 kg of ...

   News item | 17-01-2024 | 09:30

2. Additional €2 billion to fight poverty

   The government will make an additional €2 billion a year available on a structural basis to support vulnerable households. This ...

   News item | 19-09-2023 | 15:44

3. 2024 Tax Plan: essential steps for society and for the tax system

   Today Marnix van Rij (State Secretary for Tax Affairs and the Tax Administration) presented the 2024 Tax Plan to the House of ...

   News item | 19-09-2023 | 15:27

4. Netherlands earmarks €2.5 billion for support to Ukraine in 2023

   In 2023 the Netherlands will make €2.5 billion available to support Ukraine. The government expects that this amount will be ...

   News item | 23-12-2022 | 10:45

5. Package of measures to cushion the impact of rising energy prices and inflation

   The government is introducing measures to cushion the impact of rising energy prices and persistent inflation on low- and ...

   News item | 21-03-2022 | 19:38

6. High number of shell companies detrimental to the Netherlands, says Committee

   Shell companies contribute little to the Dutch economy, impose a disproportionate cost on developing countries in terms of lost ...

   News item | 22-11-2021 | 16:50

7. Tax and Customs Administration to share information automatically to fight against international tax evasion

   Finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem signed a declaration today with 50 other countries, committing the signatories to exchange ...

   News item | 29-10-2014 | 16:38

8. Mr Weekers concludes agreement with US to tackle tax evasion and undeclared savings

   Mr Weekers, the State Secretary of Finance, has concluded an agreement with the United States today making possible an automatic ...

   News item | 18-12-2013 | 11:46

9. State and ING agree on sale of Alt-A portfolio

   Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Minister of Finance, and ING have agreed on the unwinding of the Illiquid Assets Back-Up Facility (IABF). ...

   News item | 01-11-2013 | 17:07

10. Dutch government to tackle international tax avoidance

    The Netherlands will improve tax transparency and update tax treaties with low-income countries and low middle-income countries. ...

    News item | 30-08-2013 | 16:05