Jan Bogaert speaks at the Shenzhen Bar Association

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 - Measures taken by multiple jurisdictions in an attempt to stop the spread of the corona virus (COVID-19) affect many people and businesses. Organizing and attending physical board meetings in the Netherlands or elsewhere may be challenging in these times and this may affect a company’s (Dutch) tax position. Below we discuss the potential impact of the measures and provide some preliminary practical guidance.

Short Reads - Vandaag heeft de Ministerraad ingestemd met toezending naar de Raad van State van een noodwet. Deze noodwet zal het voor alle rechtspersonen mogelijk maken om een volledig virtuele algemene vergadering of ledenvergadering te houden. Nederland volgt daarmee andere Europese landen zoals Italië, Frankrijk, Duitsland en Luxemburg.

Short Reads - On 25 March 2020, the Government of Luxembourg issued a press release[1] on a draft bill of law introducing certain measures in relation to interest or royalties paid or due to related entities established in a country or territory listed under the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes[2].