Forthcoming thin cap rules to be amended *

Belgium - June 12 2012
For nearly 30 years, Belgium has been well known for its attractive tax rules for group finance companies, international headquarters and cash-pooling companies. 

Co-authors: Pascal Faes.

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New tax measures in 2012: what to expect *

Netherlands - March 15 2012
After lengthy negotiations to form a government, a political compromise was finally reached. 

Co-authors: Benoît Malvaux.

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Tax debts of a shell company in Belgium: potential liability of tax advisors and shareholders *

Belgium, European Union - January 20 2012
In previous issues of this newsletter, we focused on the role of the banking and financial sector in the financial crisis.

Co-authors: Elke Janssens.

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Tax amnesty and bank secrecy: recent Swiss and Belgian developments *

Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland - September 16 2011
Despite the European Commission's pledge to continue to seek the full exchange of financial information, the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) reported a few days ago on its website that two new agreements to resolve outstanding tax issues will enter into effect in 2013, with Germany and the United Kingdom, respectively.

Co-authors: Pascal Faes.

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Liability of tax advisors and shareholders for the tax debts of a shell company: selected cases *

Belgium - June 14 2011
Liability is a hot issue in the field of taxation.

Co-authors: Benoît Malvaux.

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