The Netherlands: gradual lifting of travel ban for non-EU citizens as of July 1, 2020 (COVID-19)
As of July 1, 2020 the Netherlands will no longer maintain the travel ban for citizens of the following 14 countries: Algeria, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Montenegro, Morocco, New Zealand, Rwanda, Serbia, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay. The travel ban for Chinese citizens will be lifted as soon as China again allows EU citizens to enter the country.
Postponement of deadline for notifications under the Mandatory Disclosure Rules (DAC6)
Recently, agreement was reached at the EU level on postponing by six months the deadline(s) for notifying reportable cross-border arrangements to the Dutch tax authorities under the Mandatory Disclosure Rules (DAC6). By letter to the Lower House of Parliament dated June 26, 2020, the Deputy Minister informed the Lower House that he will also be granting a postponement in the Netherlands by way of a policy statement of the same date enclosed with that letter.
Transfer pricing in times of crisis: what should you do?
On Thursday June 11th, KPMG Meijburg & Cos transfer pricing team organized a webcast to share the first experiences regarding transfer pricing issues in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. We have gathered the most pressing issues and questions that arise under multinationals and formulated a practical two-step approach for companies to follow.
Additional agreements about the second Jobs and Economy emergency package (Emergency package 2.0)
From a letter sent to the Lower House of Parliament on May 28, 2020, it appears that the government has further consulted with employer and employee organizations in response to Emergency package 2.0.
Multilateral Instrument: Where do we stand?
The multilateral instrument (MLI) entered into force in the Netherlands on January 1, 2020. For many treaties this means that the application of such a treaty is not as self-evident as before. Do you want to avoid unpleasant surprises, also once the COVID 19 storm has died down? We have summarized the most important points of the MLI for you!
Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting signed by the Netherlands and other countries
On June 7, 2017, the Dutch Minister of Finance Dijsselbloem and other high-level representatives of 67 countries representing 68 jurisdictions signed the Multilateral Convention (“Multilateral Instrument” or “MLI”) to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) and improve dispute resolution mechanisms.
Dutch Lower House of Parliament passes Bill on ratification of the MLI
On February 12, 2019 the Dutch Lower House of Parliament passed the Bill for the ratification of the Multilateral Convention (“MLI”) to Implement Tax Treaty-Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) and improve dispute resolution mechanisms. Noteworthy is that the Lower House also agreed to change the MLI position of the Netherlands with respect to preventing the artificial avoidance of permanent establishment status.