35 results Dutch Supreme Court: non-resident investment fund eligible for refund of Dutch dividend withholding tax On 23 October 2020, the Dutch Supreme Court ruled that a non-resident UCITS fund is eligible for a refund of Dutch dividend withholding tax with respect to its investments in the Netherlands if strict criteria are met. Report of advisory committee on taxation of multinationals in the Netherlands The Dutch Lower House of Parliament adopted a motion that called on the Government to initiate and set up a committee of experts to explore fair multinational profit taxation. A report was submitted to Parliament last Wednesday (15 April 2020). Stibbe advises Smurfit Kappa Stibbe is advising Smurfit Kappa on the acquisition of Reparenco for approximately €460 million. Johan Léonard was interviewed by Paperjam Tax & Legal on the application of DAC6 Stibbe's Luxembourg tax partner Johan Léonard was amongst the few experts selected by Luxembourg's leading business publication Paperjam to discuss the implications of the DAC6 Directive in Luxembourg and throughout Europe. Europese richtlijnen grensoverschrijdende omzetting, fusie, splitsing en digitale oprichting kapitaalvennootschappen Op 25 april 2018 heeft de Europese Commissie een voorstel voor een richtlijn gepubliceerd met betrekking tot grensoverschrijdende omzettingen, fusies en splitsingen. Tax Alert: Revised Dutch tax ruling practice now effective: 1 July 2019 Last Friday 28 June 2019, the Decree on the revised international tax ruling practice as issued by the Dutch Ministry of Finance has been published. The Decree has become effective as per today 1 July 2019. 15 aspects of Brexit you did not know A Brexit without a deal, or with a deal that does not cover all relevant aspects, is still a potential scenario. We have highlighted a number of unexpected legal consequences of Brexit in such a no deal or incomplete deal scenario. Q&A guidance on revised Dutch tax ruling practice On 25 February 2020, the Dutch tax authorities have published a Q&A regarding the revised Dutch tax ruling practice. Although the Q&A is for information purposes only and no rights can be derived from the document, it provides some helpful guidance. Stibbe advises co-controlling shareholders of AB Inbev Stibbe advised the Brazilian co-controlling shareholders of AB Inbev on the acquisition of SABMiller, the structuring, the control and governance of the new company ABI and the merger of SAB Miller into the new company ABI. Stibbe advises Mylan Stibbe advises global pharmaceutical company Mylan on the merger control aspects of its USD 7.2 billion acquisition of Swedish drugmaker Meda. Stibbe advises Cimpress Stibbe advises Cimpress on the sale of Albelli to Gilde Buy Out Partners and the Albelli Management. Stibbe advises Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. Stibbe advises Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. - the Singapore-based provider of semiconductor packaging and electronic assembly solutions - on the acquisition of a 100% equity stake of privately held Netherlands based Liteq BV. Stibbe advises Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC Stibbe advised private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC on the dual-track exit process of Mauser Group N.V., a global producer of industrial packaging. Dutch Tax Aspects of Debt Restructurings In this issue of Tax Notes International, Ashley Peeters and Michael Molenaars analyse key tax considerations related to restructurings in the Netherlands. Tax Alert – Update Letter published on issues and solutions regarding the new definition of the FGR On 12 June 2025, the Dutch State Secretary of Finance published an update letter addressing certain identified issues and potential solutions in connection with the new definition of the Dutch fund for joint account (fonds voor gemene rekening, or FGR). The 2025 Spring Memorandum of the Dutch Ministry of Finance The Dutch Ministry of Finance's 2025 Spring Memorandum outlines key tax updates affecting international businesses, including changes to the lucrative interest scheme, new anti-abuse measures, and proposals to boost employee participation. Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs on the acquisition of Continental Bakeries by Goldman Sachs and The Silverfern Group of NPM Capital, a subsidiary of SHV. Continental Bakeries is a leading European bakery group which produces typical Dutch cookies. Pagination Previous page Page 1 Current page 2
Dutch Supreme Court: non-resident investment fund eligible for refund of Dutch dividend withholding tax On 23 October 2020, the Dutch Supreme Court ruled that a non-resident UCITS fund is eligible for a refund of Dutch dividend withholding tax with respect to its investments in the Netherlands if strict criteria are met.
Report of advisory committee on taxation of multinationals in the Netherlands The Dutch Lower House of Parliament adopted a motion that called on the Government to initiate and set up a committee of experts to explore fair multinational profit taxation. A report was submitted to Parliament last Wednesday (15 April 2020).
Stibbe advises Smurfit Kappa Stibbe is advising Smurfit Kappa on the acquisition of Reparenco for approximately €460 million.
Johan Léonard was interviewed by Paperjam Tax & Legal on the application of DAC6 Stibbe's Luxembourg tax partner Johan Léonard was amongst the few experts selected by Luxembourg's leading business publication Paperjam to discuss the implications of the DAC6 Directive in Luxembourg and throughout Europe.
Europese richtlijnen grensoverschrijdende omzetting, fusie, splitsing en digitale oprichting kapitaalvennootschappen Op 25 april 2018 heeft de Europese Commissie een voorstel voor een richtlijn gepubliceerd met betrekking tot grensoverschrijdende omzettingen, fusies en splitsingen.
Tax Alert: Revised Dutch tax ruling practice now effective: 1 July 2019 Last Friday 28 June 2019, the Decree on the revised international tax ruling practice as issued by the Dutch Ministry of Finance has been published. The Decree has become effective as per today 1 July 2019.
15 aspects of Brexit you did not know A Brexit without a deal, or with a deal that does not cover all relevant aspects, is still a potential scenario. We have highlighted a number of unexpected legal consequences of Brexit in such a no deal or incomplete deal scenario.
Q&A guidance on revised Dutch tax ruling practice On 25 February 2020, the Dutch tax authorities have published a Q&A regarding the revised Dutch tax ruling practice. Although the Q&A is for information purposes only and no rights can be derived from the document, it provides some helpful guidance.
Stibbe advises co-controlling shareholders of AB Inbev Stibbe advised the Brazilian co-controlling shareholders of AB Inbev on the acquisition of SABMiller, the structuring, the control and governance of the new company ABI and the merger of SAB Miller into the new company ABI.
Stibbe advises Mylan Stibbe advises global pharmaceutical company Mylan on the merger control aspects of its USD 7.2 billion acquisition of Swedish drugmaker Meda.
Stibbe advises Cimpress Stibbe advises Cimpress on the sale of Albelli to Gilde Buy Out Partners and the Albelli Management.
Stibbe advises Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. Stibbe advises Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. - the Singapore-based provider of semiconductor packaging and electronic assembly solutions - on the acquisition of a 100% equity stake of privately held Netherlands based Liteq BV.
Stibbe advises Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC Stibbe advised private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice LLC on the dual-track exit process of Mauser Group N.V., a global producer of industrial packaging.
Dutch Tax Aspects of Debt Restructurings In this issue of Tax Notes International, Ashley Peeters and Michael Molenaars analyse key tax considerations related to restructurings in the Netherlands.
Tax Alert – Update Letter published on issues and solutions regarding the new definition of the FGR On 12 June 2025, the Dutch State Secretary of Finance published an update letter addressing certain identified issues and potential solutions in connection with the new definition of the Dutch fund for joint account (fonds voor gemene rekening, or FGR).
The 2025 Spring Memorandum of the Dutch Ministry of Finance The Dutch Ministry of Finance's 2025 Spring Memorandum outlines key tax updates affecting international businesses, including changes to the lucrative interest scheme, new anti-abuse measures, and proposals to boost employee participation.
Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs Stibbe advises Goldman Sachs on the acquisition of Continental Bakeries by Goldman Sachs and The Silverfern Group of NPM Capital, a subsidiary of SHV. Continental Bakeries is a leading European bakery group which produces typical Dutch cookies.