Corporate Tax

Tax Alert: Dutch Ministry of Finance issues VAT guidance on securities intermediary services

On 15 October 2025, the Dutch Ministry of Finance published a decree on the VAT exemption for intermediary services in securities transactions. The decree clarifies the scope of 'intermediary services', particularly for share transactions.

Stibbe contributes to The International Comparative Legal Guide

Jeroen Smits and Ingrid Viertelhauzen contributed the Netherlands Chapter to the International Comparative Legal Guide – Alternative Investment Funds 2025.

Antiabuse Rules: Changes for Holding Companies Investing in the Netherlands

In this issue of Tax Notes International, Ashley Peeters and Michael Molenaars examine two recent Dutch Supreme Court rulings providing more details about antiabuse tests for foreign holding companies that invest in the Netherlands.

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.

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.

Fiona Gilson

Junior Associate Brussels

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.

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.

Netherlands Chapter in Chambers Corporate Tax 2025

Michael Molenaars, Jeroen Smits, Reinout de Boer and Rogier van der Struijk contributed to the Chambers Corporate Tax 2025 – Global Practice Guides.

Stibbe assists Goed

Stibbe successfully assisted Goed on the sale of its pharmaceutical retail and wholesale business to Multipharma.

Chloé Vergalle

Junior Associate Brussels

Sjoerd van Kerkhof

Junior Associate Amsterdam

Stibbe strengthens Corporate, Employment and Tax practices with three Counsel appointments

We are proud to announce the promotions of Sophie Brenard (Corporate and M&A), Charlotte Mortiaux (Employment, Benefits and Pensions), and Christophe Martin-Raynaud (Tax) to Counsel, effective 1 January 2025.

Stibbe renforce ses pratiques en droit des sociétés, droit social et droit fiscal avec la nomination de trois Counsels

Nous sommes fiers d'annoncer la promotion de Sophie Brenard (Corporate/M&A), Charlotte Mortiaux (Employment, Benefits & Pensions) et Christophe Martin-Raynaud (Tax) en tant que Counsels, à partir du 1er janvier 2025.