Mr Weekers concludes agreement with US to tackle tax evasion and undeclared savings
Mr Weekers, the State Secretary of Finance, has concluded an agreement with the United States today making possible an automatic exchange of data between the tax authorities of both countries. This agreement implementing the U.S. Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) underscores the co-operation of the Netherlands and
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State and ING agree on sale of Alt-A portfolio
Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Minister of Finance, and ING have agreed on the unwinding of the Illiquid Assets Back-Up Facility (IABF). This facility involves a portfolio of US Alt-A mortgage-backed securities. The termination of the IABF is in line with the government vision of unwinding government interventions in the financial
Read MoreDutch government to tackle international tax avoidance
The Netherlands will improve tax transparency and update tax treaties with low-income countries and low middle-income countries. Tax treaties with Zambia and 22 other poor countries will be revised to allow the incorporation of anti-abuse clauses where necessary. This was announced by Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and
Read MoreVan Dijkhuizen Committee: lower tax rates with a very long first bracket, fewer tax deductibles and simpler benefits will lead to more jobs
The Van Dijkhuizen Committee advises the government to opt for an improved tax system with lower rates and a very long first bracket, fewer deductible items and simpler benefits. According to the CPB Netherlands Economic Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis, these structural reforms will lead in the long
Read MoreGovernment wishes to sell shares in URENCO
The Dutch government wishes to sell its interest in URENCO, which provides uranium enrichment services for nuclear power producers. The Cabinet has agreed to this intention. The sale of the Dutch shares in URENCO can only take place, when the public interest in terms of non-proliferation, nuclear safety
Read MoreDutch minister of Finance makes offer for compensation due to the nationalisation of SNS REAAL
The Dutch minister of Finance makes an offer for compensation due to the expropriation of shares and subordinated debt of SNS REAAL and SNS Bank. The offer amounts to €0,- for both the expropriated shares as well as the subordinated debt. Source
Read MoreState of the Netherlands nationalises SNS REAAL
The Minister of Finance, in close consultation with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has nationalised SNS Reaal. Savings deposits of clients are secure and the service provision of SNS REAAL has been safeguarded. The intervention has averted grave threats to financial stability and the economy. Source
Read MoreNovità in tema di tracciabilità delle spese per le trasferte o le missioni e delle spese di rappresentanza, ai fini della determinazione del reddito di lavoro dipendente, autonomo e d’impresa – Decreto legislativo 13 dicembre 2024, n. 192, legge 30 dicembre 2024, n. 207, e decreto-legge 17 giugno 2025, n. 84, convertito, con modificazioni, dalla legge 30 luglio 2025, n. 108 (circolare n. 15)
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£140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth
Five Scottish regions to benefit from a share of a new £140 million UK Government Local Growth Fund. HM GovernmentSource
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Stronger laws for tech firms to ensure you don’t see unsolicited nudes
Dating apps and social media platforms must now prevent cyberflashing, as it becomes a priority offence under the Online Safety Act. HM GovernmentSource
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