



Qualification of investment funds as of January 1, 2025: more clarity as a result of Funds Decree and Knowledge Group position of Dutch tax authorities
A change in qualification may have far-reaching consequences for the taxation and compliance obligations of investment funds and their unitholders.

Act on the abolishment of transfer and pledge restrictions approved
The draft act on the abolishment of transfer and pledge restrictions was approved by the Dutch House of Representatives (the Act) on 11 June 2024. After the Act comes into force, it will no longer be possible for certain contracting parties to enter into agreements limiting or excluding the transferability or pledgeability of certain commercial claims. Therefore, the Act will increase the possibilities for transferring or creating a pledge over commercial claims.



Transfer pricing and controversy
Organizations are increasingly finding themselves involved in tax disputes with tax authorities. This is happening in the Netherlands, but also elsewhere.
Companies that operate at the international level will automatically be confronted with transfer pricing. The rules on this are constantly expanding, while tax authorities have also become stricter in monitoring compliance. What should you do if you land up in a dispute about transfer pricing?

The role of the cassation lawyer and litigating about points of law
Disputes often don’t end up in court; in most cases they are resolved after consulting with the Dutch tax authorities. But sometimes a case is litigated up to the highest judicial body, especially if it concerns a genuine point of law. What is the added value of engaging KPMG Meijburg in cassation proceedings and how can we help during proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union?
