1180 results Luxembourg Tax Authorities issue guidance on reverse hybrid rules The Luxembourg Tax Authorities (“LTA”) published a circular letter concerning the application of the reverse hybrid rules (the “Circular”) . The Circular provides guidance on the determination of tax owed by Luxembourg reverse hybrid entities. Tax Controversy Update February 2023 This Tax Alert addresses certain recent developments concerning procedural tax law in the Netherlands. The new Luxembourg FDI Screening Law On 18 July 2023, the Luxembourg law of 14 July 2023 establishing a mechanism for the national screening of foreign direct investments likely to undermine security or public order has been published in the Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Tax Alert: The European Commission calls on the Netherlands to align taxation of investment funds with EU law On 25 July 2024, the European Commission initiated an infringement procedure against the Netherlands by sending a letter of formal notice. Luxembourg Tax Measures 2025 On 11 December 2024, the Luxembourg Parliament approved bills introducing major tax reforms to support businesses and individuals and providing long-awaited clarifications. Stibbe advises Palex Medical Stibbe is advising Palex Medical, a Spain-based company specialising in high value-added MedTech equipment and solutions, on its planned acquisition of Duomed, a fast-growing European MedTech distributor. Stibbe assists Schoolkracht Stibbe assisted Schoolkracht, a private consortium consisting of AG Real Estate, EPICO², Rebel and Ethias, with the realisation of a DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain) programme for the first cluster of 27 Schools of Flanders. Stibbe advises Picnic Stibbe advises Picnic on a strategic capital injection of 355 million euros from its shareholders to finance further expansion in Germany and France. Luxembourg introduces carried interest tax reform 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. Stibbe advises the underwriters on the capital increase of WDP Stibbe successfully advised the underwriters on the EUR 300 million capital increase of WDP, by means of accelerated book building. Stibbe advises Hachette Livre on the acquisition of 999 Games Stibbe has advised Hachette Livre, a subsidiary of Lagardère SA and the world's third-largest mainstream publishing group, on the acquisition of 999 Games, the leading distributor of board games in the Netherlands. The Netherlands' Budget Day 2023 On Tuesday 19 September 2023 (Budget Day; Prinsjesdag) the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package (Pakket Belastingplan) including the 2024 Tax Plan (Belastingplan). Private Equity in the Netherlands: a Tax Update In today’s rapidly changing tax environment, it is important to keep an overview of all relevant tax developments. Luxembourg tax authorities clarify the "CIV carve-out" under the reverse hybrid rules 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. New double tax treaty concluded with the United Kingdom ratified by Luxembourg The new double tax treaty between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom (“DTT”) ratified by the Luxembourg Parliament on 19 July 2023 should apply as from 2024. CBAM: current and future obligations for importers of certain carbon-intensive goods The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on 1 October 2023. Importers of certain carbon-intensive goods have to report on emissions released during the production of those goods. CBAM: de verplichtingen die nu en straks gelden voor importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen Per 1 oktober 2023 is het Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in werking getreden. Importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen moeten rapporteren over de emissies die vrijkomen bij de productie van die goederen. CSRD: Strategic Sustainability Implications The importance of strategic-level engagement with sustainability matters in response to the CSRD should not be underestimated. This requires a shift in mindset from simply complying with regulations to considering sustainability as a key business issue. Pagination Previous page Page 58 Current page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Next page
Luxembourg Tax Authorities issue guidance on reverse hybrid rules The Luxembourg Tax Authorities (“LTA”) published a circular letter concerning the application of the reverse hybrid rules (the “Circular”) . The Circular provides guidance on the determination of tax owed by Luxembourg reverse hybrid entities.
Tax Controversy Update February 2023 This Tax Alert addresses certain recent developments concerning procedural tax law in the Netherlands.
The new Luxembourg FDI Screening Law On 18 July 2023, the Luxembourg law of 14 July 2023 establishing a mechanism for the national screening of foreign direct investments likely to undermine security or public order has been published in the Official Journal of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
Tax Alert: The European Commission calls on the Netherlands to align taxation of investment funds with EU law On 25 July 2024, the European Commission initiated an infringement procedure against the Netherlands by sending a letter of formal notice.
Luxembourg Tax Measures 2025 On 11 December 2024, the Luxembourg Parliament approved bills introducing major tax reforms to support businesses and individuals and providing long-awaited clarifications.
Stibbe advises Palex Medical Stibbe is advising Palex Medical, a Spain-based company specialising in high value-added MedTech equipment and solutions, on its planned acquisition of Duomed, a fast-growing European MedTech distributor.
Stibbe assists Schoolkracht Stibbe assisted Schoolkracht, a private consortium consisting of AG Real Estate, EPICO², Rebel and Ethias, with the realisation of a DBFM (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain) programme for the first cluster of 27 Schools of Flanders.
Stibbe advises Picnic Stibbe advises Picnic on a strategic capital injection of 355 million euros from its shareholders to finance further expansion in Germany and France.
Luxembourg introduces carried interest tax reform 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.
Stibbe advises the underwriters on the capital increase of WDP Stibbe successfully advised the underwriters on the EUR 300 million capital increase of WDP, by means of accelerated book building.
Stibbe advises Hachette Livre on the acquisition of 999 Games Stibbe has advised Hachette Livre, a subsidiary of Lagardère SA and the world's third-largest mainstream publishing group, on the acquisition of 999 Games, the leading distributor of board games in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands' Budget Day 2023 On Tuesday 19 September 2023 (Budget Day; Prinsjesdag) the Dutch Ministry of Finance published the 2024 Tax Package (Pakket Belastingplan) including the 2024 Tax Plan (Belastingplan).
Private Equity in the Netherlands: a Tax Update In today’s rapidly changing tax environment, it is important to keep an overview of all relevant tax developments.
Luxembourg tax authorities clarify the "CIV carve-out" under the reverse hybrid rules 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.
New double tax treaty concluded with the United Kingdom ratified by Luxembourg The new double tax treaty between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom (“DTT”) ratified by the Luxembourg Parliament on 19 July 2023 should apply as from 2024.
CBAM: current and future obligations for importers of certain carbon-intensive goods The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on 1 October 2023. Importers of certain carbon-intensive goods have to report on emissions released during the production of those goods.
CBAM: de verplichtingen die nu en straks gelden voor importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen Per 1 oktober 2023 is het Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in werking getreden. Importeurs van bepaalde koolstof-intensieve goederen moeten rapporteren over de emissies die vrijkomen bij de productie van die goederen.
CSRD: Strategic Sustainability Implications The importance of strategic-level engagement with sustainability matters in response to the CSRD should not be underestimated. This requires a shift in mindset from simply complying with regulations to considering sustainability as a key business issue.