40 results Het nieuwe verbintenissenrecht: aandachtspunten voor de vastgoed- en bouwpraktijk Op 1 januari 2023 treden boek 1 “algemene bepalingen” en boek 5 “verbintenissen” van het Burgerlijk Wetboek in werking. Dit artikel focust op een selectie van vernieuwingen die bijzondere relevantie hebben voor de vastgoed- en de bouwpraktijk. Reform of the Belgian Building Material Index In December 2022, the existing Belgian Building Material Index will be published for the last time. This article discusses the impact on ongoing construction contracts. Dutch Supreme Court rules that refurbishment of former woolen fabrics factory into retail center resulted in 'essentially new constructed real estate' for VAT purposes On Friday 11 November 2022 the Dutch Supreme Court ruled that the refurbishment of a former woolen fabrics factory into a retail centre resulted in ‘essentially new constructed real estate’ (in wezen nieuwbouw) for Dutch VAT purposes. 2023 Spring Memorandum includes several policy proposals for tax measures relevant for the Dutch real estate market The Dutch government published the annual Spring Memorandum on Friday 28 April 2023. In this blog post, the policy proposals for tax measures included in the Spring Memorandum that are relevant for real estate investments in the Netherlands are discussed. The Municipalities Preferential Rights Act as a condition subsequent in Dutch real estate transactions The Municipalities Preferential Rights Act (Wet voorkeursrecht gemeenten – Wvg) allows municipalities, provinces and the national government of the Netherlands to establish a preferential right on immovable property. Stibbe Amsterdam appoints three new partners We are pleased to announce that Stibbe Amsterdam has promoted Valérie van ‘t Lam, Boris Cammelbeeck and Roderik Vrolijk to partner as per 1 January 2022. These appointments further strengthen our practices Environment & Planning, Real Estate and the Finan Energy label C obligation in commercial lease relationships From 1 January 2023, office buildings must have an energy label of at least level C. Office buildings that do not yet have an energy label C or better must be made more sustainable. Stibbe Tax Webinar on Dutch classification rules – update on Dutch FGR’s On 1 July 2021, the Dutch state secretary of Finance issued a letter in which he indicated that the proposed amendments to the Dutch fund for joint account will no longer be part of the legislative proposal on the Dutch classification rules. Stibbe launches new website covering Heat Act Stibbe launches Heat Act website to keep clients informed on developments concerning the Heat Act and Heat Act 2. Luxembourg real estate levy: Compliance obligations for Luxembourg investment vehicles As from 1 January 2021, a 20% real estate levy applies to real estate income derived by certain Luxembourg tax opaque investment vehicles owning directly, or indirectly through tax transparent entities, real estate assets located in Luxembourg. New double tax treaty concluded between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom: changes ahead Luxembourg and the United Kingdom signed a new Double Tax Treaty on 7 June 2022 which includes several changes that might have an effect on investments involving the two jurisdictions. Luxembourg tax authorities issue circular providing guidance on the special real estate allowance On 30 May 2022, the Administration des Contributions Directes published a circular concerning the special real estate allowance. The Circular provides for some guidance on the computation of a special real estate rebate. Hans Witteveen Managing Partner Amsterdam The Dutch government publishes an ambitious strategy and policy agenda on the development of the clean hydrogen market The Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy presented the ‘Government strategy on hydrogen’ (Kabinetsvisie Waterstof, also available in English) by means of a letter addressed to the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) on 30 March 2020. The effects of the coronavirus crisis on the European Emissions Trading System - amended 29 April 2020 Coronavirus measures are impacting many different areas of society and the economy. The European Emission Trading System (ETS) for CO2 emission allowances is also being affected. Climate case Milieudefensie et al. – The Hague District Court orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions On May 26, 2021, the District Court of The Hague rendered its judgment in the case between Milieudefensie and others against Shell. Stibbe advises Tata Communications on the acquisition of Teleena Stibbe advises Tata Communications, a leading global digital infrastructure provider, on the acquisition of Teleena, a Netherlands-based Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity specialist and mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE). EU Single-Use Plastics Directive is now in force: brief recap The EU adopted a new directive aiming at tackling marine litter generated from 10 single-use plastic products and from abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics. This is called the Single-Use Plastics Directive. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page
Het nieuwe verbintenissenrecht: aandachtspunten voor de vastgoed- en bouwpraktijk Op 1 januari 2023 treden boek 1 “algemene bepalingen” en boek 5 “verbintenissen” van het Burgerlijk Wetboek in werking. Dit artikel focust op een selectie van vernieuwingen die bijzondere relevantie hebben voor de vastgoed- en de bouwpraktijk.
Reform of the Belgian Building Material Index In December 2022, the existing Belgian Building Material Index will be published for the last time. This article discusses the impact on ongoing construction contracts.
Dutch Supreme Court rules that refurbishment of former woolen fabrics factory into retail center resulted in 'essentially new constructed real estate' for VAT purposes On Friday 11 November 2022 the Dutch Supreme Court ruled that the refurbishment of a former woolen fabrics factory into a retail centre resulted in ‘essentially new constructed real estate’ (in wezen nieuwbouw) for Dutch VAT purposes.
2023 Spring Memorandum includes several policy proposals for tax measures relevant for the Dutch real estate market The Dutch government published the annual Spring Memorandum on Friday 28 April 2023. In this blog post, the policy proposals for tax measures included in the Spring Memorandum that are relevant for real estate investments in the Netherlands are discussed.
The Municipalities Preferential Rights Act as a condition subsequent in Dutch real estate transactions The Municipalities Preferential Rights Act (Wet voorkeursrecht gemeenten – Wvg) allows municipalities, provinces and the national government of the Netherlands to establish a preferential right on immovable property.
Stibbe Amsterdam appoints three new partners We are pleased to announce that Stibbe Amsterdam has promoted Valérie van ‘t Lam, Boris Cammelbeeck and Roderik Vrolijk to partner as per 1 January 2022. These appointments further strengthen our practices Environment & Planning, Real Estate and the Finan
Energy label C obligation in commercial lease relationships From 1 January 2023, office buildings must have an energy label of at least level C. Office buildings that do not yet have an energy label C or better must be made more sustainable.
Stibbe Tax Webinar on Dutch classification rules – update on Dutch FGR’s On 1 July 2021, the Dutch state secretary of Finance issued a letter in which he indicated that the proposed amendments to the Dutch fund for joint account will no longer be part of the legislative proposal on the Dutch classification rules.
Stibbe launches new website covering Heat Act Stibbe launches Heat Act website to keep clients informed on developments concerning the Heat Act and Heat Act 2.
Luxembourg real estate levy: Compliance obligations for Luxembourg investment vehicles As from 1 January 2021, a 20% real estate levy applies to real estate income derived by certain Luxembourg tax opaque investment vehicles owning directly, or indirectly through tax transparent entities, real estate assets located in Luxembourg.
New double tax treaty concluded between Luxembourg and the United Kingdom: changes ahead Luxembourg and the United Kingdom signed a new Double Tax Treaty on 7 June 2022 which includes several changes that might have an effect on investments involving the two jurisdictions.
Luxembourg tax authorities issue circular providing guidance on the special real estate allowance On 30 May 2022, the Administration des Contributions Directes published a circular concerning the special real estate allowance. The Circular provides for some guidance on the computation of a special real estate rebate.
The Dutch government publishes an ambitious strategy and policy agenda on the development of the clean hydrogen market The Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy presented the ‘Government strategy on hydrogen’ (Kabinetsvisie Waterstof, also available in English) by means of a letter addressed to the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) on 30 March 2020.
The effects of the coronavirus crisis on the European Emissions Trading System - amended 29 April 2020 Coronavirus measures are impacting many different areas of society and the economy. The European Emission Trading System (ETS) for CO2 emission allowances is also being affected.
Climate case Milieudefensie et al. – The Hague District Court orders Shell to reduce CO2 emissions On May 26, 2021, the District Court of The Hague rendered its judgment in the case between Milieudefensie and others against Shell.
Stibbe advises Tata Communications on the acquisition of Teleena Stibbe advises Tata Communications, a leading global digital infrastructure provider, on the acquisition of Teleena, a Netherlands-based Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity specialist and mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE).
EU Single-Use Plastics Directive is now in force: brief recap The EU adopted a new directive aiming at tackling marine litter generated from 10 single-use plastic products and from abandoned fishing gear and oxo-degradable plastics. This is called the Single-Use Plastics Directive.