Insights

Court of Appeal of ’s-Hertogenbosch ruled on the qualification of IoNE under the Netherlands–Brazil tax treaty.

The European Commission’s revised Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR 2.0), published on 20 November 2025, introduces a major restructuring of the EU’s sustainable finance framework.

On 19 November 2025, the European Commission presented the “Digital Package on Simplification”. In this article, we break down what the Digital Omnibus package is, why it has been proposed, and who it will affect.

On 13 November, the European Parliament voted to significantly reduce the obligations and scope of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). This means it is likely that the European institutions will adjust the regulatory requirements for businesses in the field of sustainability. Many are left wondering what exactly is expected of them in terms of their value chain. This uncertainty causes many companies to freeze, waiting for the fog to clear.

Starting 1 January, 2026, a legislative amendment to the Aliens Regulation 2000 introduces a new documentation requirement for recognised sponsors employing Highly Skilled Migrants or European Blue Card holders.

Looking ahead is getting ahead. As an HR professional in a labour market that is constantly changing, you not only want to know what is changing, but more importantly: what does it mean for your organisation?

The labour market is changing faster than ever. New legislation, tax measures and social trends are following each other in rapid succession. How do you ensure your organisation not only keeps up, but also looks ahead?

Sustainability is under pressure worldwide. Political unrest, economic uncertainty, and social division are causing organisations to hesitate: push forward or scale back?

On September 23rd, the European Commission proposed to delay the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by another year due to technical issues with the IT system (TRACES) that supports the regulation's compliance processes. In this article we will explain what this delay means for companies and what you can do.

In the next edition of Grant Thornton’s series on trending international insights, we examine how disruption can offer the mid-market an opportunity to grow and differentiate themselves from their competitors.

On 9 October 2025, the ECJ delivered its decision in Finanzamt Hamburg-Altona v XYRALITY GmbH (C-101/24). The case concerns the VAT treatment of digital services provided through an app store and the applicability of Article 28 of the EU VAT Directive 2006/112/EC (VD) (a so-called ‘commissionaire fiction’) to the supply of in-app purchases.

Every Prinsjesdag (Dutch Budget Day), the government presents the Tax Plan outlining proposed fiscal measures for the coming year. This article reflects its current state.

The energy transition is in full swing, and now is the time to get involved. The Dutch government has made €8 billion available for 2026 through the SDE++ subsidy scheme.

Advocate General (AG) Koopman believes that 8% tax interest for corporate income tax purposes is too high.

The cyber resilience of Dutch businesses is under pressure. The most recent figures from the International Business Report (IBR) show that the number of significant cyber incidents in SMEs and the mid-market is rising sharply.

This article explains why TP adjustments matter for VAT and customs, explores the latest legal and practical developments, and outlines steps you can take to mitigate risk.