As the Dutch real property market is suffering from a standstill, it is almost impossible to benefit from the 6-month-exempion in case of a resale of real property. This 6-month-exempion is a special measure that allows any purchaser of a property..
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On 12 June, 2012 Dutch Parliament has adopted new legislation as to the Dutch private liability company (B.V.). This legislation will enter into force on October 1, 2012. This is a very important change of law for all B.V.’s. For cross-border..
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It used to be allowed that persons acting as company director for not more than four companies remain outside the scope of VAT. Due to pressure from the European Commission, this concession is now terminated. By way of transitory measure, a..
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The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation (EL&I) has created a finance facility for Dutch mid-sized companies with investment plans in emerging markets as China, India, Vietnam, Columbia or South Africa. The facility is the result..
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The European regulation for social security 883/04 has changed as of June 28, 2012. These changes do not apply yet to Switzerland and the EER countries. Especially the ruling for an employee who has an employer in his home country as well as one or..
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As of July 1, 2012 it is possible to avoid recipients liability completely, provided that certain administrative efforts will be made.

If you hire employment agencies that have a NEN certificate (NEN 4400-1 en NEN 4400-2), which are subscribed to..
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In Newsflash 11 we informed you on the proposed employers‘ levy in 2013 of 16% on wages as far as they exceed € 150,000 in 2012. The tax authorities will apply the levy on the taxable wage as reported in the payroll administration for 2012.
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The latest survey of international networks and associations carried out by Accountancy Magazine in London, firmly positions Geneva Group International (GGI) in 6th place in the World.

As the biggest global multidisciplinary alliance, Zurich-based..
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In the Spring agreement, of which we informed you earlier in our Newsflash 8, a temporary crisis levy is proposed of 16% on wages earned in 2012, as far as this wage (including bonuses etc.) exceeds € 150,000. This additional tax levy is due by the..
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In his letter of 25 June 2012 the Dutch State Secretary of Finance provided his answer on a question raised by Dutch members of parliament with respect to the Dutch substance requirements for companies. In this letter, the Dutch State Secretary of..
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