Netherlands ratifies pending Curacao-Malta tax treaty
The Netherlands published the Law of 27 July 2024 in the official gazette, on 25 July 2024, ratifying the pending income tax treaty between Curaçao and Malta. The treaty aims to prevent double taxation and eliminate fiscal evasion regarding income
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Netherlands: Curaçao, Suriname sign tax treaty
The Netherlands announced in the Official Gazette on 25 July, 2024, that it signed a tax treaty to prevent double taxation between Curaçao and Suriname. As a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Curaçao can negotiate bilateral
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Netherlands publishes synthesised text of tax treaty with Kazakhstan
The Netherlands’ Ministry of Finance has released the synthesised text of the tax treaty with Kazakhstan, clarifying the impact of the Multilateral Convention on Implementing Tax Treaty-related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
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Netherlands publishes synthesised text of tax treaty with Indonesia under BEPS MLI
The Netherlands’ Ministry of Finance has released the synthesised text of the tax treaty with Indonesia providing clarifications regarding the impact of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion
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Netherlands, Kyrgyzstan ratify pending tax treaty
Kyrgyzstan announced that it ratified the pending income tax treaty with the Netherlands on 28 June, 2024. The new tax treaty, which will be the first between the Netherlands and Kyrgyzstan, aims to eliminate double taxation on income and prevent
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Netherlands proposes Box Three tax reform
The Netherlands’ Ministry of Finance announced on 19 June, 2024, that it had submitted draft legislation to reform the taxation of Box Three income, which includes taxable income from taxable earnings from savings and investments. The draft
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Netherlands urges businesses to switch to new portal by 1 July 2024
On 17 June, 2024, the Netherlands tax authority, in a release, reminded businesses that the old tax portal for managing tax affairs will be permanently closed on 1 July, 2024. All entrepreneurs who still use the old portal must switch to the new My
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Netherlands: Parliament approves Curacao-Malta tax treaty
On 11 June, 2024, the Dutch House of Representatives approved the pending income tax treaty between Curacao and Malta. Member of Parliament and Curacaoan Minister for Foreign Affairs Bruins Slot, along with Curacaoan Secretary of State for Fiscal
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Netherlands announces new decree on non-deductible interest under corporate tax law
On 14 June 2024, the Netherlands State Secretary of Finance published Decree No. 2024-12473 of 30 May 2024 in the Official Gazette. This new decree updates Decree No. BLKB2013/110M of 25 March 2013, which relates to non-deductible
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Netherlands: New coalition government reaches consensus on tax plans
The coalition parties of the new Dutch government (PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB) released their general agreement and budgetary annex on 16 May, 2024, outlining the government’s tax plans. The key measures include: Retaining the tax-free share
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Netherlands announces direct and indirect tax measures in coalition agreement
The four coalition parties (PVV, VVD, NSC and BBB) released their comprehensive agreement, along with a budgetary appendix outlining the main elements of the new coalition government's tax plans on 15 May, 2024. The agreement aims to emphasise on
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Netherlands approves amending protocol to income tax treaty with Germany
The Dutch Council of Ministers, on 8 May, 2024, granted approval to amending protocol to the 2012 income tax treaty with Germany. This protocol aims to enhance the tax treatment of individuals working remotely across borders. The treaty will
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Netherlands releases spring memorandum 2024 and tax plan for 2025
On 15 April 2024, the Dutch government released the Spring Memorandum 2024, highlighting an update on the budget allocations for 2024 and beyond. The document details several proposed tax measures, such as - the energy tax rates on natural gas for
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Netherlands reconsidering 2024 tax plan amendments including stock buyback and bank tax changes
On 5 April 2024, the Dutch Ministry of Finance released a letter to the Senate outlining the decision to retract specific policies previously approved under the 2024 Tax Plan. The measures include: From 1 January 2024, the 30% ruling regime
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Netherlands: New income tax treaty signed with Bangladesh
On 12 March 2024, the Netherlands State Secretary for Tax Affairs Van Rij and Minister Abdul Hassan Mahmood Ali of Bangladesh signed a new bilateral tax treaty in Dhaka. This income tax treaty aims to avoid double taxation and further Dutch and
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Netherlands releases decision on public CbC reporting
On 1 March 2024, the Netherlands released the Decision of February 14, 2024, concerning the enforcement of the Directive (EU) 2021/2101. As previously stated, the Netherlands approved a law for public CbC reporting in December 2023 to partially
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Netherlands publishes DAC7 FAQs
On January 1, 2024, the Netherlands’ tax authorities released a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to clarify the Netherlands’ reporting obligations and procedures under DAC7. The FAQs provide details regarding specific key terms,
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Netherlands releases pillar 2 global minimum tax guide
On 31 December 2023, the Dutch Tax Administration released the guide on the Minimum Tax Act 2024. The Minimum Tax Act 2024, which entered into force on 31 December 2023, facilitates the implementation of the global minimum tax under Pillar 2 under
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