As of August 4, 2024, a new European regulation has entered into force with significant implications for the energy sector: Regulation (EU) 2024/1787. This legislation compels companies across the fossil fuel supply chain, from production to import, to adopt a much stricter approach to methane emissions.
On 16 July 2025, the European Commission proposed a revision of the EU Tobacco Taxation Directive. The goal: to modernise the rules, support public health, reduce disparities, and tackle illicit trade.
On 23 September 2025, the European Union and Indonesia concluded negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and an Investment Protection Agreement (IPA).
The European Commission has confirmed a second delay in the rollout of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Initially scheduled for 30 December 2024, the law will now be implemented in December 2026.
The Dutch Tax Authority’s Knowledge Group on Excise & Consumption Tax has published a new position (KG:A:2025:01) regarding the taxability of non-alcoholic drinks in solid form or concentrate under the WVAD (Consumption Tax Act on Non-Alcoholic Beverages).
Do you supply goods to a business customer in another EU country? If so, you may apply the 0% VAT rate (also known as an 0% intra-community supply of goods).
On July 24, 2025, the European Union and the United States reached a comprehensive trade agreement aimed at streamlining tariffs, improving cooperation on key industries, and enhancing economic security on both sides of the Atlantic.
As of March 31, 2025, the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) has introduced an important change in the process for Certificates of Origin.
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission proposed a series of simplifications to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as part of its Omnibus I package. A provisional political agreement has now been reached between the European Parliament and the Council, paving the way for implementation.
Sometimes, a foreign entrepreneur carries out all kinds of economic activities in the Netherlands or has them carried out without wanting to be confronted with the provision of bank guarantees, as is the case with general fiscal representation (GFR).