UBO system to put an end to tax evasion?
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 21 May 2015
To end tax evasion, it can be helpfull to record the real owners of companies.
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Deferment of payment
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 19 December 2014
When a company finds itself unable to pay its outstanding taxes, it has the option to ask for deferment of payment for up to four months.
Retention period
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 15 December 2014
It is common knowledge that a seven-year retention period applies to the administrative records of a business.
Outlines of tax regime overhaul
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 1 October 2014
The State Secretary for Finance has written to the Lower House of the Dutch Parliament concerning potential choices to be made as part of a tax regime overhaul.
Interest on overpaid and overdue tax regime
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 18 September 2014
Where a Member State has levied in breach of EU law, interest must be paid on the refund of the tax.
Tax Plan for 2015
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 17 September 2014
The Tax Plan 2015 is a list of measures that the burden on labor to stimulate. Click for more!
Repeat additional motor vehicle tax assessment during suspension
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 12 August 2014
The suspension of a vehicle registration number comes with the deferral of the associated motor vehicle tax, but also brings with it that the vehicle in question may not be used to travel on public roads until the suspension is lifted.
Delivery van sold on within five years
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 16 July 2014
A business car which is registered on business owner’s name, will be exempt of tax. Provided it won’t be re-registered within the first five years in the name on a non-business owner.
Effect of principle of legitimate expectations
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 22 April 2014
Municipal taxes underwent harmonisation in the wake of a municipal overhaul effective 1 January 2007. In the past only one of the municipalities which were amalgamated as at said date had levied ….
Deferral of introduction of deposit accounts
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 29 March 2014
Is the deposit regime being introduced? This is very much the question now that the Tax and Customs Administration has confirmed that the scheduled introductory date of 1 January 2014 has been missed.
Timely notification of inability to pay
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 17 February 2014
When companies are not longer able to pay their outstanding taxes, it is crucial that the company in question notify the Tax and Customs Administration accordingly in good time.
Timely objection to “WOZ” assessment
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 14 February 2014
The municipal “WOZ” assessments (property assessments under the Valuation of Immoveable Property Act of the Netherlands) are scheduled for distribution in late February 2014. Read more about objection!
Constitutional director of private limited-liability company has employee status
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 6 February 2014
One of the preconditions for employment relations to qualify as such in a civil-law sense is that a relationship of authority should be in evidence between the employer and the employee.
Waiver pension entitlements by major shareholder
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 10 December 2013
Major shareholders/directors with a self-administered pension plan can, without incurring tax penalties, waive part of their pension entitlements. Read more!
Annuity exemption expires
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 6 December 2013
As from 1 January 2014 the annuity exemption will expire. For employees who received a severance pay in 2013 have the possibility, to still use the annuity exemption.
Tax plan 2014
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 26 November 2013
Outline of the most important changes in the tax plan for 2014 which could affect your personal tax situation.
Au pair is entitled to minimum wage
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 5 November 2013
If au pair keeps working after ending the au pair agreement, she is entitled to minimum wage. Read more about the conditions.
Business in The Netherlands – Part 2
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 31 July 2013
Toying with the idea of starting a business for yourself? This article will focus on the aspects of starting a business as self-employed contractor with no staff.
Statutory interest payable by tax authorities
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 23 July 2013
The Gelderland Court has ruled that the tax authorities must pay statutory interest on interest payments not paid on time.
Business in the Netherlands
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 9 July 2013
Our first article of three about doing business in the Netherlands and relating tax consequences.
Online tax help
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 7 July 2013
The tax office has created a new Twitter account to answer any tax related questions: @Belastingdienst.
Arbitrary depreciation
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 4 July 2013
The suggested measure for arbitrary depreciation of up to 50% on new business assets has been approved by the Cabinet.
Mortgage repayments
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 11 June 2013
New home loans drawn down after 1 January 2013 have to be fully repaid within 360 months according to the Minister of Finance.
Crisis Levy 2014 and other measures announced postponed
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 24 April 2013
Crisis Levy 2014 and other measures announced postponed according to answers to parliamentary questions
Wrong envelopes
Written by: Bas Hollenberg | 16 April 2013
The tax office has mistakenly send reminders for VAT, payroll and vehicle tax in the benefits envelopes.