640 results Climate change and sustainability - Environmental considerations for a sustainable business model Climate change has become the most important sustainability issue of our time. Three major developments in the field of climate and sustainability inevitably affect the way businesses operate and how they move towards more sustainable business models. 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. Enkele lessen uit recente jurisprudentie voor het sturen op duurzame mobiliteit via het bestemmingsplan Via parkeernormen sturen gemeentes actief op mobiliteit. Uit de jurisprudentie volgt dat het mogelijk is om op deze wijze via een bestemmingsplan bij te dragen aan duurzame mobiliteit. Wel gelden daarbij enkele regels, die wij in dit blog bespreken. Netherlands lags behind in implementing amended ETS Directive (Update 2 April 2024) The ETS Directive was amended in May 2023. Member States had until 31 January 2023 to implement the provisions of the amended ETS Directive. The Netherlands failed to meet that implementation deadline. Nederland loopt achter met het implementeren van de gewijzigde ETS-Richtlijn (update 2 april 2024) De ETS-Richtlijn is in mei 2023 gewijzigd. Lidstaten hadden tot en met 31 januari 2023 om de bepalingen in de gewijzigde ETS-Richtlijn te implementeren. Nederland heeft die implementatiedeadline niet gehaald. Q&A document published on the new Dutch tax classification rules for (foreign) entities The Dutch Tax Authorities published a Questions and Answers document (the “Q&A”) addressing various questions which arose in practice in connection with the new Dutch tax classification rules for (foreign) entities. Decree on tax classification of foreign entities published On 13 November, the Dutch government published a decree on the comparison of foreign entities which provides a framework for the tax classification of foreign entities as either transparent or non-transparent for Dutch tax purposes. Coalition agreement - What are the changes for Private PRICAF? Belgium’s coalition agreement aims to simplify Private PRICAF regulations, boosting venture capital. This article explores rising investor interest in establishing collective investment funds in Belgium and the potential impact of the regulatory changes. Tax Alert: Update on VAT case law In this Tax Alert, we address recent case law relating to VAT. Stibbe assists AustralianSuper Stibbe assisted AustralianSuper with its investment of €1.5 billion to acquire a significant minority stake in Vantage Data Centers Europe, Middle East and Africa (Vantage EMEA). Stibbe named Belgium Indirect Tax Firm of the Year at the 2025 ITR EMEA Tax Awards We are proud to announce that Stibbe has been recognised as Belgium Indirect Tax Firm of the Year at the ITR EMEA Tax Awards ceremony held last night in London. Dutch tax insights in debt restructuring cases We will highlight certain focus areas from a Dutch tax perspective in debt restructuring cases involving a Dutch debtor, also considering creditors holding or obtaining an equity stake – directly or indirectly - in the borrowing entity. Findings published from study into Dutch lucrative interest scheme – carried interest / sweet equity The Dutch Government published findings from a study performed into the Dutch lucrative interest scheme, which scheme generally applies to carried interest / sweet equity arrangements of managers of private equity funds and their portfolio companies. The Netherlands’ Budget Day 2025 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. Pagination Previous page Page 32 Current page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Next page
Climate change and sustainability - Environmental considerations for a sustainable business model Climate change has become the most important sustainability issue of our time. Three major developments in the field of climate and sustainability inevitably affect the way businesses operate and how they move towards more sustainable business models.
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.
Enkele lessen uit recente jurisprudentie voor het sturen op duurzame mobiliteit via het bestemmingsplan Via parkeernormen sturen gemeentes actief op mobiliteit. Uit de jurisprudentie volgt dat het mogelijk is om op deze wijze via een bestemmingsplan bij te dragen aan duurzame mobiliteit. Wel gelden daarbij enkele regels, die wij in dit blog bespreken.
Netherlands lags behind in implementing amended ETS Directive (Update 2 April 2024) The ETS Directive was amended in May 2023. Member States had until 31 January 2023 to implement the provisions of the amended ETS Directive. The Netherlands failed to meet that implementation deadline.
Nederland loopt achter met het implementeren van de gewijzigde ETS-Richtlijn (update 2 april 2024) De ETS-Richtlijn is in mei 2023 gewijzigd. Lidstaten hadden tot en met 31 januari 2023 om de bepalingen in de gewijzigde ETS-Richtlijn te implementeren. Nederland heeft die implementatiedeadline niet gehaald.
Q&A document published on the new Dutch tax classification rules for (foreign) entities The Dutch Tax Authorities published a Questions and Answers document (the “Q&A”) addressing various questions which arose in practice in connection with the new Dutch tax classification rules for (foreign) entities.
Decree on tax classification of foreign entities published On 13 November, the Dutch government published a decree on the comparison of foreign entities which provides a framework for the tax classification of foreign entities as either transparent or non-transparent for Dutch tax purposes.
Coalition agreement - What are the changes for Private PRICAF? Belgium’s coalition agreement aims to simplify Private PRICAF regulations, boosting venture capital. This article explores rising investor interest in establishing collective investment funds in Belgium and the potential impact of the regulatory changes.
Stibbe assists AustralianSuper Stibbe assisted AustralianSuper with its investment of €1.5 billion to acquire a significant minority stake in Vantage Data Centers Europe, Middle East and Africa (Vantage EMEA).
Stibbe named Belgium Indirect Tax Firm of the Year at the 2025 ITR EMEA Tax Awards We are proud to announce that Stibbe has been recognised as Belgium Indirect Tax Firm of the Year at the ITR EMEA Tax Awards ceremony held last night in London.
Dutch tax insights in debt restructuring cases We will highlight certain focus areas from a Dutch tax perspective in debt restructuring cases involving a Dutch debtor, also considering creditors holding or obtaining an equity stake – directly or indirectly - in the borrowing entity.
Findings published from study into Dutch lucrative interest scheme – carried interest / sweet equity The Dutch Government published findings from a study performed into the Dutch lucrative interest scheme, which scheme generally applies to carried interest / sweet equity arrangements of managers of private equity funds and their portfolio companies.
The Netherlands’ Budget Day 2025 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.