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The European Parliament overwhelmingly approved the ‘stop-the-clock’ portion of the Omnibus proposal on April 3. There were 531 votes in favor, 69 against and 17 abstentions.

Last week, the European Council, which includes heads of government, backed the proposal to postpone mandatory sustainability reporting for large unlisted organisations and listed SMEs by two years (CSRD). Today, the European Parliament agreed to deal with this ‘Stop the Clock’ part of the Omnibus bill under the urgency procedure.

As things stand, 2025 will mark the year that the world is inevitably moving forward with sustainable development and the landscape of tax is changing alongside it. This is why we have comprised a compact overview of the most impactful recent and upcoming changes in Dutch legislation.

The European Commission introduced the ‘Fit for 55-package’: an European Union that is climate-neutral per 2050 and 55 percent less emission of greenhouse gases in 2030 (compared to 1990).

As the world is transforming quickly, it becomes more important to not only focus on the financials, but also on other stakeholders, including the environment. Forward-thinking companies are already preparing sustainability integration voluntarily recognising the ESG factors, even before such reporting requirements have become obligatory.

Firms are continuously being drawn by the commercial opportunities presented by sustainability. Consumers want to support brands with strong credentials, while investors are increasingly conscious of the long-term value it can provide. As such, companies are increasingly involved in sustainability principles to achieve goals beyond merely enhancing their reputation.

Companies within the scope of CSRD are required to report on material topics transparently. While the CSRD framework does not specifically mention ‘tax’, this does not mean that tax is irrelevant as a reportable entity-specific topic.

This article provides an overview of the main fiscal changes, with a particular focus on corporate income tax, dividend tax, and withholding tax. In addition to rate changes, we also address various regulations and their potential impact on businesses.

Does your organization invest in CO2 reduction, energy-efficient technologies and sustainable energy? Then you may qualify for the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA). This is a fiscal scheme that encourages entrepreneurs to invest in energy-saving or sustainable assets

On 6 December, last, negotiators from the European Parliament and the EU-Member States concluded an agreement on a directive regarding the import of products that pose a threat of deforestation.