Tax

In this issue of Tax Notes International, Ashley Peeters and Michael Molenaars examine two recent Dutch Supreme Court rulings providing more details about antiabuse tests for foreign holding companies that invest in the Netherlands.

On Tuesday 16 September 2025 (Prinsjesdag), the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2026 Tax Plan Package. This consists of the 2026 Tax Plan and Other Tax Measures for 2026, as well as certain additional measures.

In this issue of Tax Notes International, Ashley Peeters and Michael Molenaars discuss several new changes to Dutch tax legislation.

On 12 August 2025, the Luxembourg tax authorities issued Circular L.I.R. nº 168quater/2, clarifying the interpretation of the Collective Investment Vehicle carve-out from reverse hybrid rules under Art. 168quater(2) of the Luxembourg Income Tax Law.

Luxembourg Government’s Draft Bill No. 8590 introduces carried interest tax reforms from 2026, with reduced tax or exemptions, aiming to boost its appeal as a top European fund hub.

The Dutch Ministry of Finance has recently published letters on three important tax-related issues. This Tax Alert discusses the proposed changes and their potential impact on international companies.