VAT and Other Indirect Taxes

Short Reads - In the context of the coronavirus the Belgian tax authorities have issued aid measures concerning taxation with the aim of supporting enterprises and natural persons facing financial difficulties. In this short read, we provide you with an overview of these measures.

Articles - On 21 March 2020, the Luxembourg Parliament voted to approve the law implementing the Council Directive (EU) 2018/822 (commonly known as DAC 6, the “Directive”) which introduces disclosure obligations for intermediaries and taxpayers of certain reportable cross-border arrangements (the “Law”).

Articles - De wereldwijde toegenomen CO2-uitstoot baart veel mensen zorgen, gezien de hoeveelheid (media)aandacht die de klimaatverandering tegenwoordig krijgt. Men is het erover eens dat er een wereldwijde aanpak zal moeten komen om de klimaatverandering tegen te gaan. Het Klimaatakkoord van Parijs is een eerste stap in de goede richting en als het aan de Europese Commissie ligt, heeft Europa in 2050 een klimaat neutrale economie. Uit de overige bijdragen van deze Klimaatspecial blijkt tevens dat Nederland niet stilzit en verschillende maatregelen treft om de CO2-uitstoot te reduceren.

Inside Stibbe - Luxembourg, 5 November 2019 – Stibbe reinforces its Luxembourg office with the lateral hire of tax partner Johan Léonard. His arrival will boost Stibbe’s tax offering in Luxembourg and allows the firm to respond to new and developing market needs. Johan joined Stibbe on 4 November 2019.

Short Reads - The Luxembourg Government proposes to introduce the non-deductibility of interest and royalties expenses of a Luxembourg taxpayer towards collective entities located in a blacklisted jurisdiction. This provision would be added through the amendment of article 168 of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law (LITL) through a bill of law that was introduced by the Government on 30 March.

Short Reads - The Luxembourg Government has announced a series of measures aiming at providing tax relief for companies and self-employed individuals in order to address the adverse economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis.

Inside Stibbe - As of 1 January 2020, David Orobio de Castro, Michael Molenaars and Job van Hooff will form the new board of Stibbe in Amsterdam. David Orobio de Castro has been on the board of Stibbe since 2016 and succeeds Derk Lemstra as managing partner. After a period of six years on the board, Derk will once again fully focus on advising clients in the field of corporate law.

Short Reads - Astrid Helstone, Manuel Lokin, Soeradj Ramsanjhal, Anne Merks and Lotte Hover-Boon have submitted a response to the draft bill 'Act on further remuneration measures for the financial sector' (Wet nadere beloningsmaatregelen financiële sector).