Brexit: Potential tax consequences

11.07.2016 NL law

On 23 June 2016, the majority of the voters in the United Kingdom opted to leave the EU ("Brexit").

On 23 June 2016, the majority of the voters in the United Kingdom opted to leave the EU ("Brexit"). This is a landmark event as no nation has ever left the EU. In this Tax Alert we will briefly discuss certain possible tax consequences of the Brexit. In view of the many variables involved, however, this Tax Alert may often only offer speculation on possible outcomes.

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