Insights

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.

Many companies find it difficult to embed stakeholder engagement structurally. This article shows how to reap the strategic benefits when developing and implementing your sustainability approach.

This article outlines the key fiscal changes of the tax plan 2026, focusing on corporate income tax, dividend tax, and withholding tax.

What happens when one number tells two stories? Adjusted EBITDA is designed to show “true” profitability, but in a deal context, it often turns into a tug-of-war.

Since our inaugural EU Direct Tax newsletter in July 2023, Grant Thornton is pleased to bring you the fifth edition of our review on EU Direct Tax Initiatives. This issue is packed with insights on upcoming developments and their potential impact on your business. Stay informed and ahead of the curve with our latest updates!

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The European Union (EU) is on its way to reshape how companies design, produce and manage their products. The upcoming Circular Economy Act (CEA) is expected to steer companies away from a linear ‘take-make-waste’ economy.