The path to tax transparency in the Benelux
In recent years, tax authorities, corporate management, but also civil society, investors and customers, are increasingly demanding more tax transparency and tax risk management. These stakeholders require transparency from multinational companies, and transparency is all about fostering trust and maintaining and building reputation. Now more than ever, companies need to be able to demonstrate that they are continuously ‘in control’ of tax risks.
Termination of banking relationship
On August 22, 2022 the District Court of Amsterdam rendered judgment in a case concerning the termination of the banking relationship .The Court ruled that the termination by the bank of the banking relationship with a customer was not unacceptable according to the standards of reasonableness and fairness.
Update: AIFMD reporting requirements for Alternative Investment Fund Managers and non-EU Fund Managers
As of Q1 2023 Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs) and non-EU fund managers who have notified Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) for marketing in accordance with Articles 36 and 42 of the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive (AIFMD) and Article 2:66 of the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (FSA), will have to adhere to AIFMD reporting requirements.