- New Dutch VAT rules for holding companies and share transactions will take effect on 1 July 2025.
- These changes may impact businesses with Dutch holding companies or investment vehicles, including brands, tech companies, life sciences, financial institutions, and private equity firms.
- VAT on costs that were previously reclaimable may no longer be reclaimable, potentially resulting in new tax costs.
- The changes involve the withdrawal of two Dutch VAT decrees: the Holding Resolution from 1991 and the Share Sale Decree from 2004.
- The Holding Resolution allowed VAT reclaim under favorable conditions, but new rules align with stricter EU VAT case-law, defining specific scenarios for VAT reclaim.
- Passive holding companies can still be included in a Dutch VAT group under certain conditions, with an expansion to intermediate holdings.
- The Share Sale Decree previously allowed favorable VAT treatment for share transaction costs, but a new framework will determine VAT recovery rights.
Source: twobirds.com
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