1003 results Environmental decision-making for green hydrogen infrastructure In the Kabinetsvisie waterstof (Hydrogen Vision), the government commits to a sustainable energy system that is reliable, clean, affordable, safe and spatially compatible. Wie is de UBO? De UBO-registratieverplichting en terugmeldverplichting nader beschouwd Op 27 maart 2022 was het zover: uiterlijk op die datum moesten in Nederland opgerichte rechtspersonen en personenvennootschappen hun uiteindelijk belanghebbenden, oftewel hun ultimate beneficial owners, hebben geregistreerd in het UBO-register. Belgian minister of finance announces stricter scope of beneficial copyright tax regime In the context of the beneficial copyright tax regime, the Belgian government seems adamant to limit the scope and benefits of this regime. What will be the consequences, and will it survive the Belgian Constitutional Court? Recent developments regarding (1) the tax treatment of W&I premiums and payouts; (2) the Dutch Supreme Court’s prejudicial questions following the CJEU Lexel ruling; and (3) the consultation on the modernization of Dutch partnerships On 18 October 2022, the Dutch State Secretary of Finance published a document regarding certain Dutch corporate income tax considerations in respect of premiums and payouts under a Warranties and Indemnities (W&I) insurance. Developments in Sustainable Finance: the role of the Sustainability Coordinator The rise of sustainability-linked loans in the syndicated loan markets draws the attention to the role of the Sustainability Coordinator, which plays a key role in loan transactions. The Netherlands launches public consultation on draft bill for Pillar Two implementation On 24 October 2022, the Dutch Government published a draft bill and explanatory notes for public consultation on the implementation of the 15% minimum corporate tax rate following Pillar Two (the “Draft Bill”). Revised policy concerning (1) fixed establishments in VAT groups and (2) transfer pricing On 5 July 2022, the Dutch State Secretary of Finance published an amendment to the decree on the Dutch value added tax ("VAT") treatment of fixed establishments (the "Decree"). Current developments in Dutch tax law This Tax Alert provides an update on three relevant tax development. Dutch Spring Memorandum, EU’s DEBRA Proposal and the 2021 Annual Report Advance Tax Rulings rate On Friday 20 May 2022, the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2022 Spring Memorandum (Voorjaarsnota), including various proposed amendments that are relevant to international businesses. On 11 May 2022. Dutch Supreme Court answers preliminary questions on redemption of interest rate swaps Recently, the Dutch Supreme Court has answered preliminary questions posed by the District Court of Noord-Nederland regarding the tax treatment of the redemption of interest rate swaps. I EU Commission presents proposals for directives against shell entities and ensuring a global minimum level of taxation On 22 December 2021 the European Commission (hereinafter: ‘EC’) presented two legislative proposals for EU directives, one to introduce a global minimum corporate tax rate and one to target EU shell entities. Digital Markets Act: “with great power must come great responsibility” The countdown is on for digital giants. The entry into force of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on 1 November 2022 triggered a to do list for potential gatekeepers with 2 May 2023 as the next key date to keep in mind: see our DMA infographic. Extended access to electronic data for the Belgian Competition Authority The Belgian legislator has amended some competition law provisions in Book IV Code of Economic law. The new provision on access to data of electronic communications operators endows the Belgian Competition Authority with new investigation powers. Spooked no more: antitrust safe harbour for solo self-employed persons The Commission’s guidelines on collective agreements clarify the manoeuvre room solo self-employed persons have under the competition rules to collectively boost their working conditions. A Directive on platform work working conditions is on the way. Legislative proposal to introduce a temporary solidarity charge for oil and gas companies in 2022 A new legislative proposal was recently announced with the aim of imposing a temporary solidarity charge on companies that (in short) are active in the oil and gas industry. Dutch Supreme Court answers prejudicial questions on the interpretation of the concept 'essentially new constructed real estate' for VAT purposes On Friday 4 November 2022, the Dutch Supreme Court answered prejudicial questions of the Zeeland-West Brabant District Court on the interpretation of the concept of ‘essentially new constructed real estate’ (in wezen nieuwbouw) for Dutch VAT purposes. The ACM hits the ground running in its 2025 priorities The ACM will, possibly as a prelude to an upcoming New Competition Tool, launch market investigations into five sectors. Companies are well-advised to prepare for upcoming market investigations and potential solutions for identified market failures. Belgian court approves sale of television rights despite no call for tenders The Brussels Commercial Court ruled on 18 December 2024 that the sale of cycling television rights in Belgium did not violate EU competition rules despite the lack of a formal tender procedure. 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Environmental decision-making for green hydrogen infrastructure In the Kabinetsvisie waterstof (Hydrogen Vision), the government commits to a sustainable energy system that is reliable, clean, affordable, safe and spatially compatible.
Wie is de UBO? De UBO-registratieverplichting en terugmeldverplichting nader beschouwd Op 27 maart 2022 was het zover: uiterlijk op die datum moesten in Nederland opgerichte rechtspersonen en personenvennootschappen hun uiteindelijk belanghebbenden, oftewel hun ultimate beneficial owners, hebben geregistreerd in het UBO-register.
Belgian minister of finance announces stricter scope of beneficial copyright tax regime In the context of the beneficial copyright tax regime, the Belgian government seems adamant to limit the scope and benefits of this regime. What will be the consequences, and will it survive the Belgian Constitutional Court?
Recent developments regarding (1) the tax treatment of W&I premiums and payouts; (2) the Dutch Supreme Court’s prejudicial questions following the CJEU Lexel ruling; and (3) the consultation on the modernization of Dutch partnerships On 18 October 2022, the Dutch State Secretary of Finance published a document regarding certain Dutch corporate income tax considerations in respect of premiums and payouts under a Warranties and Indemnities (W&I) insurance.
Developments in Sustainable Finance: the role of the Sustainability Coordinator The rise of sustainability-linked loans in the syndicated loan markets draws the attention to the role of the Sustainability Coordinator, which plays a key role in loan transactions.
The Netherlands launches public consultation on draft bill for Pillar Two implementation On 24 October 2022, the Dutch Government published a draft bill and explanatory notes for public consultation on the implementation of the 15% minimum corporate tax rate following Pillar Two (the “Draft Bill”).
Revised policy concerning (1) fixed establishments in VAT groups and (2) transfer pricing On 5 July 2022, the Dutch State Secretary of Finance published an amendment to the decree on the Dutch value added tax ("VAT") treatment of fixed establishments (the "Decree").
Current developments in Dutch tax law This Tax Alert provides an update on three relevant tax development.
Dutch Spring Memorandum, EU’s DEBRA Proposal and the 2021 Annual Report Advance Tax Rulings rate On Friday 20 May 2022, the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2022 Spring Memorandum (Voorjaarsnota), including various proposed amendments that are relevant to international businesses. On 11 May 2022.
Dutch Supreme Court answers preliminary questions on redemption of interest rate swaps Recently, the Dutch Supreme Court has answered preliminary questions posed by the District Court of Noord-Nederland regarding the tax treatment of the redemption of interest rate swaps. I
EU Commission presents proposals for directives against shell entities and ensuring a global minimum level of taxation On 22 December 2021 the European Commission (hereinafter: ‘EC’) presented two legislative proposals for EU directives, one to introduce a global minimum corporate tax rate and one to target EU shell entities.
Digital Markets Act: “with great power must come great responsibility” The countdown is on for digital giants. The entry into force of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) on 1 November 2022 triggered a to do list for potential gatekeepers with 2 May 2023 as the next key date to keep in mind: see our DMA infographic.
Extended access to electronic data for the Belgian Competition Authority The Belgian legislator has amended some competition law provisions in Book IV Code of Economic law. The new provision on access to data of electronic communications operators endows the Belgian Competition Authority with new investigation powers.
Spooked no more: antitrust safe harbour for solo self-employed persons The Commission’s guidelines on collective agreements clarify the manoeuvre room solo self-employed persons have under the competition rules to collectively boost their working conditions. A Directive on platform work working conditions is on the way.
Legislative proposal to introduce a temporary solidarity charge for oil and gas companies in 2022 A new legislative proposal was recently announced with the aim of imposing a temporary solidarity charge on companies that (in short) are active in the oil and gas industry.
Dutch Supreme Court answers prejudicial questions on the interpretation of the concept 'essentially new constructed real estate' for VAT purposes On Friday 4 November 2022, the Dutch Supreme Court answered prejudicial questions of the Zeeland-West Brabant District Court on the interpretation of the concept of ‘essentially new constructed real estate’ (in wezen nieuwbouw) for Dutch VAT purposes.
The ACM hits the ground running in its 2025 priorities The ACM will, possibly as a prelude to an upcoming New Competition Tool, launch market investigations into five sectors. Companies are well-advised to prepare for upcoming market investigations and potential solutions for identified market failures.
Belgian court approves sale of television rights despite no call for tenders The Brussels Commercial Court ruled on 18 December 2024 that the sale of cycling television rights in Belgium did not violate EU competition rules despite the lack of a formal tender procedure.