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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!

Grant Thornton Netherlands has joined the multinational platform established earlier this year by Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (“Grant Thornton Advisors”).

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.

Van Wijnen is a locally involved construction company. Spread across 32 locations, more than 2,400 colleagues work hard every day to create liveable neighbourhoods. Of homes that are both affordable and sustainable. Van Wijnen asked Impact House by Grant Thornton to help steer and communicate this social impact.

This article, based on the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR), explores how today’s shifting economic landscape presents real opportunities for mid-sized businesses, even as larger corporations take a more cautious stance.

A practical guide to building your Climate Transition Plan (CTP) in five steps.

After more than two decades, the implementation of the Energy Taxation Directive (‘ETD’) in Dutch law is fast approaching. Originally introduced in 2003, the ETD focusses on taxing energy based on volume. The proposed revision aids in a shift towards climate-aligned taxation. It aims to incentivise the transition to clean energy across the entire European Union.

As one of the first organisations in the Netherlands, grid operator Stedin published its annual report in line with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).