Taxation In The Netherlands

The book summarizes the main features of the Netherlands tax system. It provides foreign investors and business people with basic information on the tax implications of their business plans in the Netherlands. The various chapters deal with the General Tax Act, individual income tax, corporate income tax, wage tax, the social security system, dividend withholding tax, VAT, estate tax, gift tax, transfer tax, insurance tax, international and European tax law.

"This book is the product of the first Cnossen Forum-Tax by design for the Netherlands that was held on 23-24 May 2019."--Page v.

This book provides international tax professionals with a practical guide on dealing with the Dutch taxation of business investments into the Netherlands, via the Netherlands (conduit structures), or from the Netherlands. The book focuses on corporate income tax, dividend tax and capital duty, as well as other issues typical of an international environment (participation exemption, the current state of the ruling practice, financing). The contents include: introduction to Dutch domestic law, including both corporate and personal income tax, dividend withholding tax, VAT, real estate transfer tax; an in-depth analysis of the Dutch corporate income tax system including financing a taxpayer, tax consolidation, holding companies and participation exemption, corporate reorganizations, financing companies, transfer pricing, loss compensation, inbound investments and anti-abuse legislation; participation exemption and Dutch interest limitation rules; royalty and interest income box, an overview of Dutch international law examining treaties, the tax agreement for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the unilateral decree for the prevention of double taxation and EU law; a description of Dutch dividend tax including EU entities and dividend tax credit; an overview of the exchange of information including national law, the ruling practice, treaties and EU law; a description of the personal income tax, including 30% cost allowance and employee stock option plans.

This paper looks at capital income taxation in the Netherlands from an international and domestic perpective. The Netherlands is a major conduit country for FDI. Recent reforms taken by the Dutch authorities as well as public statements represent a strong move to address international tax avoidance, but it is too early to be able to detect the impact in the data, and measuring tax avoidance even in the past is fraught with difficulties. Domestically, the unique system, which for many financial assets effectively taxes wealth rather than capital income, leads to inequities and distortions. Owner-occupied housing is strongly tax-favored and in many cases effectively subsidized. Various reforms, not necessarily of a fundamental nature, would improve efficiency and equity.

This unique book summarizes the main features of The Netherlands tax system. Although the author has tried to give a general overview, the main purpose of the book is to provide foreign investors and business people with basic information on the tax implications of their business plans in the Netherlands. The book deals with the most important aspects of income and corporate income tax. Special attention is paid to the participation exemption applicable under this latter tax. The author also looks at two other taxes almost every investor will be confronted with, such as: taxation upon death property transfer tax the taxation of non-residents The Netherlands tax treaties Taxation in The Netherlands is an indispensable reference tool for company executives, foreign tax consultants, accountants, legal advisers, and students of tax law.

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