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Cabinet tackles 22 billion euro in tax avoidance using withholding tax
As of 2021, the Cabinet will apply withholding tax on interest and royalties in a highly targeted approach to tackle money flows ...
2019 Budget Memorandum: Investing in and preparing for the Netherlands' future
In 2019 the Dutch economy will grow by 2.6% and the budget surplus will increase to 1% of gross domestic product (GDP). Next year ...
2019 Tax Plan: households will have more to spend
The government is making changes to the tax system. We are making it greener, raising consumption tax, and – importantly – making ...
Point of view of the Netherlands at the General Court of the European Union on Starbucks
Point of view of the Netherlands at the hearing before the General Court of the European Union on 2 July 2018 on Starbucks ...
CoCos not tax deductible anymore as from 1 January 2019
Contingent Convertibles (CoCos) are specific bonds that absorb losses when the capital of a bank or insurer declines below a ...
2017 financial annual report: budget surplus for the second year running
The economy is showing strong growth and public finances are in good shape. The 2017 Budget Memorandum assumed a budget deficit ...
Tax scheme for foreign employees shortened from eight to five years
The Government plans to shorten the term of the tax scheme for incoming employees, the so-called 30%-ruling, from 8 to 5 years, ...
Government tackles tax avoidance and evasion
The government has agreed to adopt a new tax policy agenda proposed by State Secretary for Finance Menno Snel and to move forward ...
Study shows that an adaptation in the issuance of rulings is necessary
The Tax and Customs Administration has studied the issuance of 4,462 rulings with an international component. This study shows ...
2017 Autumn Memorandum: budget surplus of 0.4% and government debt of 57.3%
The budget surplus for 2017 is estimated at 0.4% of gross domestic product (GDP), while the projected government debt in 2017 is ...