New Netherlands - Japan tax treaty
25 August 2010
On August 25, 2010, the new tax treaty between the Netherlands and Japan was signed in Tokyo.
The
The new Convention contains a balanced approach between the reduction or exemption of taxes at source (see the outline below) and provisions aimed at preventing tax evasion. This will contribute to further expanding investments and economic exchanges between the Nehterlands and
The official signing of the new Convention is expected by early summer of 2010; by that time the official text will be made publicly available. It is intended for the new Convention to become effective as of January 1st, 2011.
Outline of withholding taxes on dividends, interest and royalties
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Dividends |
Interest |
Royalties | |
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Parent-Subsidiary (shareholding) |
Others | |||
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Current Convention |
5% (25% or more) |
15% |
10% |
10% |
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New Convention |
0% (50% or more) 5% (10% or more) |
10% |
0% (financial institutions etc.) 10% (others) |
0% |
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Ton Smit
Telephone: + 31 -10-2010470
Email: ton.smit@taxci.nl
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