Corporate structuring

Do you want to start up a business in the Netherlands? Do you need to establish a Dutch corporation, a branch or a representative office? Who takes care of tax registration and tax compliance? Can your company qualify for special tax benefits or incentives?  Can you obtain an advance tax ruling? 

The Netherlands is a gateway for Europe. Many foreign companies are represented in the Netherlands either through local businesses, representative offices or through more tax motivated structures. We advise foreign companies which intend to start up a new business in the Netherlands, make a Dutch acquisition or reorganize their existing Dutch or European business.

We offer a one-stop solution for setting up, acquiring and maintaining a business in the Netherlands.

We offer a full tax compliance package, which includes:

1. company formation;
2. tax registration;  
3. accounting and corporate secretarial services;
4. preparation and filing annual corporate income tax return;
5. preparation and filing VAT returns and Interstat reports;
6. payroll services.

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Transfer pricing

The pressure is on for international corporate groups to get the pricing for their intercompany transactions right as local legislators are attempting to avoid profit shifting to low tax countries (base erosion).  

Under firm leadership of the OECD, most OECD member states have rapidly introduced legislation to force multinational groups to be transparent about their transfer pricing policies and the actual allocation of profits between the various members of the group. 

In the Netherlands, like in many other OECD member states, we now have mandatory reporting requirements, like the ones arising from

• the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Rules (BEPS),
• the Common Reporting Standards (CRS) or
• the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).

Our core business is to advise our clients on the tax implications of setting up and running their international business ventures, assist them with their Dutch tax compliance matters and can take care for filing of tax returns. Transfer pricing is a corner stone of our expertise. 

We are ideally placed to give you the assurance that you need in the field of being compliant to international (OECD) transfer pricing standards, the development of your international transfer pricing strategy and the fiscal optimization in relation thereto.   

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International tax planning

How to prevent double taxation when you invest in Europe? Is it worthwhile to incorporate an Dutch intermediate holding, royalty or finance company? Is an advance tax ruling required? How can you reduce your effective (Dutch) tax rate?   

Just a few examples of questions arising when you do business in or through the Netherlands. Taxes may constitute a significant expense which can be a deal maker or a deal breaker. When establishing a business in the Netherlands or when you get involved in cross border transactions you will need guidance to optimize your tax structure.

We have the knowledge and expertise to assist you with adequate tax planning. We aim to get involved at the earliest possible stage so we can help you to determine an optimal tax strategy and assist you with the actual implementation.

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Mergers & acquisitions

Should you buy shares or assets? Is a fiscal due diligence required ? Is the interest on the acquisition loan tax deductible or not?  What happens with accumulated tax losses? What kind of warranties and guarantees do you need?

Just a few examples of questions arising when you get involved in a merger or takeover. We have broad expertise in the field of mergers & acquisitions and we can assist you with clarifying your tax position as buyer or seller, perform a due diligence and support the contract negotiations. 

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Financial instruments and derivatives

Can you save taxes by using alternative financial instruments? Are you aware of the Dutch tax consequences of using options or swaps? Do you need assistance with the preparation of a prospectus? Is a legal opinion or second opinion on the Dutch tax consequences required?  

You may achieve tax benefits by using alternative financial instruments and derivatives. We have broad experience with financial products and structured finance and can advise you on the tax implications. We can also provide a legal opinion or second opinion if required.

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International labor and cross border assignments

Do you have a withholding obligation for employees who are temporarily assigned to the Netherlands ? You assign employees to the Netherlands and you need somebody to start up and maintain a payroll for you? Do you require ongoing monitoring of compensation packages of your Dutch employees? You worry about the Dutch tax consequences of an option plan, bonus arrangement or pension scheme? What happens if there is a change of law affecting the employer's obligation to withholding wage tax and social insurance premiums? Your Dutch client refuses to pay the contract sum to you in lieu of potential chain liability?

We are specialists in the area of international labor and cross border assignments. We can advise you on all matters pertaining to the levy of wage tax and social insurance premiums in relation to cross border assignments. We can also advise you on matters pertaining to a Dutch payroll and start up and maintain a Dutch payroll on your behalf.

We offer a full payroll compliance package, which includes:

• registration as withholding agent for wage taxes and social insurance premiums;
• preparing monthly salary slips;
• preparation and filing of wage tax returns;
• instructions for settlement tax payment obligations;
• ongoing monitoring compensation package.   

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Tax training and tax courses

In 2001 TAXci incorporated Tax Training International BV (TAXti). This company specializes in providing in-house tax training and open tax courses. The training programs of TAXti focus on industry lines.

By combining our practical knowledge and experience with the academic background of our profession, the training programs have a direct added value for your day-to-day business.

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