1. Agreement tax scheme with Curacao

The Netherlands and Curacao have reached an agreement on the main issues regarding a new bilateral tax facility in order to prevent double taxation (BRK) between both countries. This was made public ...

2. New Tax Treaty with Japan to enter into force

The new Tax Treaty between Japan and the Netherlands will be effective as from 1 January 2012. It has been ratified on 01.12.2011 by the Japanese Ambassador and Mr Weekers, the State Secretary for ...

3. International action because of suspicion of investment fraud

... in the construction at a later stage. According to the Public Prosecution Service, a Ponzi scheme is involved (payments are made out of the money received from new investors). It is suspected that the ...

4. Dutch banks stand the EU stress test

... such a scenario does materialise. Minister De Jager: "All the Dutch banks have passed the test again. This is good news, because the stress test has been improved and the auditing is stricter than last ...

5. Supervisory bodies and companies decrease red tape for import

In the presence of State Secretary Frans Weekers of Finance, the representatives of trade and industry, Customs and the new Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority have signed a cooperation agreement ...

6. Tax and Customs Administration breaks in new ICT system for allowances

The Tax and Customs Administration is 'breaking in' the new ICT system with which the 8 million monthly allowances are processed. If all the tests and requirements have been complied with, the new ...

7. Spring Memorandum 2011: Considerable setbacks do not lead to additional expenditure

... we should be extra careful. Moreover, the Netherlands does not yet comply with the European standards, not even with these new, better figures.” The Spring Memorandum reports an expected budget deficit ...

8. Investment climate

... business activities, even in the field of financial markets. With the emergence of new countries and new markets, competition and the dynamics in the economic landscape have increased due to globalisation ...

9. New guidelines prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing

In February the Ministry of Finance has published guidelines for the implementation of legal obligations concerning the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. These obligations ensue ...

10. De Jager and Bleker launch 'MKB Exportversneller'

... (export accelerator for small and medium-sized enterprises). This new government facility is intended to stimulate the export by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering credit insurances. ...

11. Tax and Customs Administration renews search for people not declaring savings

... result of recent information received both from within the country as from abroad about Dutchmen who possibly do not declare their savings the Tax Department has initiated various new projects. Also internet ...

12. State attaches claim Ageas for ABN AMRO shares

... converted into Ageas shares. Fortis Bank Nederland (by now ABN AMRO Bank) was one of the companies that issued these instruments. Ageas claims that, in connection herewith, it is entitled to newly issued ...

13. State attaches claim Ageas for ABN AMRO shares

... converted into Ageas shares. Fortis Bank Nederland (by now ABN AMRO Bank) was one of the companies that issued these instruments. Ageas claims that, in connection herewith, it is entitled to newly issued ...

14. De Jager concludes tax treaty with Panama

... of which tax data are exchanged. If applicable, new tax treaties are concluded and existing treaties are updated. De Jager: "The treaty with Panama fits in with that policy. The net around the people who ...

15. 2011 Tax Plan: Incentives for entrepreneurship and innovation

Extra measures to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, new rules to combat fraud and tax avoidance, and very fuel-efficient cars will still be tax-friendly. These are the main points in the ...

16. National debt 2011 Public debt and interest expenses will increase.

... the benchmark is assessed on an annual basis. In principle, the framework for the management of interest rate risk is reviewed every four years. Due to a new government taking office and the considerably ...

17. New tax treaty with Japan signed

On August 25, 2010, the new tax treaty between the Netherlands and Japan was signed in Tokyo. This marks the next step towards the entry into force of the treaty.  The treaty provides for a further ...

18. Dutch banks pass EU stress test

... should such a scenario become reality. Minister De Jager: “All Dutch banks have passed the test well. That is good news. It means that our financial sector is strong and can bear the brunt. This gives ...

19. New office BlauStein in The Netherlands

In June, 2010 Dutch office of BlauStein B.V. has moved to the new villa located in the historical picturesque surroundings in the centre of Amersfoort (the Netherlands). The classic three floor building ...

20. New office BlauStein in The Netherlands

In June, 2010 Dutch office of BlauStein B.V. has moved to the new villa located in the historical picturesque surroundings in the centre of Amersfoort (the Netherlands). The classic three floor building ...