The new EU Tax Package: an (over)ambitious plan?
Last week the European Commission announced its first steps towards a new EU Tax Package, with already quite some attention towards tax compliance formalities.
“It was great to see that the emphasis on tax compliance is an integral part of this package. The EU seems to acknowledge the impact on the EU compliance position of European multinationals from the start” states Frank Metsemakers, Senior Tax Manager Global Compliance, in his blog.
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.
Operational Transfer Pricing: automation can bring you closer
OTP is the management of transfer pricing data, processes and governance using technology. An effective OTP program aligns transfer pricing requirements with commercial goals.
This article explores why OTP is now attracting renewed attention, it dispels common misconceptions about OTP and highlights its potential benefits.
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!
Are you losing money because of Tax Equalization? – Tax Technology offers you insight!
A common agreement in the world of cross-border employment is the ‘tax equalization agreement’ between an employer and employee. Under this agreement, an employee does not pay more or less tax during their secondment than the tax they would have paid had they continued to live or work in their home country.