- The Dutch Tax Authority is replacing its outdated VAT system with a solution from the American company Fast Enterprises.
- Fast Enterprises was chosen after external advice showed a market solution is faster and cheaper than building in-house.
- There are concerns about digital autonomy and data access risks due to the American origin of the supplier (CLOUD Act, FISA).
- Mitigating measures include on-site work in Apeldoorn under supervision and exploring management by a European entity.
- The new system is not yet live; the first rollout (VAT-refund) is planned for July 1, 2026, and modernization is deemed urgent.
Source: taxlive.nl
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
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