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Landmark transfer pricing ruling favours leading Europe IT Distributor
In a recent landmark decision[1], the Danish Supreme Court ruled that EET Group A/S (the “taxpayer”) had acted in line with the arm’s length principle in relation to its controlled…
State Secretary addresses key issues in revised FGR definition
IntroductionOn 12 June 2025, the Dutch State Secretary of Finance sent a letter to the House of Representatives addressing the key practical issues arising from the revised definition of the…
Atlas Provada Drinks & Bites – 18 June 2025
We are delighted to invite you to the second edition of our exclusive networking event: Atlas Provada Drinks & Bites. In the garden of our office in the heart of…
Svalner Atlas Group continues growth by uniting with Fiscales in Finland
Svalner Atlas Group is joining forces with Fiscales, a well-known Finnish boutique firm providing high-quality tax advice and comprehensive financial management services. Svalner Atlas Group, a premier advisory group in…
Key changes for foreign investors due to Dutch Fund Decree 2025
Effective 1 January 2025, the Netherlands has overhauled the tax-classification rules for foreign entities by introducing new laws and decrees. These revisions markedly affect both Dutch and foreign investment funds.…
Negative wage income in case of share transfer triggered by bad leaver clause
On 14 April 2025, the Dutch Tax Authorities published a Knowledge Group opinion on the recognition of negative wage income due to the triggering of a bad leaver clause. The…
Amendment to tax treaty eases remote work rules cross-border workers the Netherlands & Germany
On April 14, 2025, the Netherlands and Germany announced an amendment to their tax treaty aimed at providing more flexibility for cross-border workers who work from home. This adjustment allows…
Performing valuations for taxation purposes; process, methods and certainty
Introduction Valuations play a crucial role in the realm of taxation, enabling tax authorities, companies and individuals to determine the value of a company, an asset or a liability. Valuations…
AG opinion in Arcomet case: VAT implications of transfer pricing adjustments
Recently, the Advocate-General (“AG”) De la Tour of the European Court of Justice provided his opinion in the Arcomet case (C-726/23) on the treatment of transfer pricing adjustments for VAT…
CJEU Rules on the Anti-Abuse Clause in the Parent-Subsidiary Directive: Nordcurrent Case (C-228/24)
On Friday, 5 April, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) answered the preliminary questions in the case of Nordcurrent Group UAB (Nordcurrent) (C-228/24). The questions concerned the…
Dutch Supreme Court allows liquidation loss despite (possible) prior use Irish relief
On 21 March 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court ruled in favor of a taxpayer claiming a deduction under the Dutch liquidation loss regime. This was despite the fact that the…
Atlas & STP Tax announce merger to strengthen market position and service offering in the Netherlands
Atlas, part of Svalner Atlas Group, is pleased to announce its merger with STP Tax, a leading Dutch tax advisory and compliance firm. This strategic move represents a significant milestone…
Government makes share-based compensation more tax-attractive for startups
The Dutch government is working on a tax reform that will allow startups to reward their employees more favourably with shares or stock options. This decision follows intense lobbying from…
The Netherlands announces tax treaty agenda for 2025
The Dutch Ministry of Finance has published its tax treaty negotiation agenda for 2025, providing insights into recently finalized, ongoing, and upcoming treaty negotiations. This annual update serves to inform…
Svalner Atlas Group continues its expansion by joining forces with KWC in Norway
Svalner Atlas Group is on an expansion journey to become one of the leading independent tax and transaction advisory firms in Northern Europe. As a step on this journey, the…