News item | 01-02-2022 | 12:55
In order to prevent double taxation and to strengthen economic relations, the Netherlands negotiates tax treaties with other countries. In 2022, the Netherlands will continue to negotiate (new) tax treaties with a large number of countries.
The purpose of a tax treaty is to prevent citizens and companies from paying tax in two countries on the same income, but also to prevent tax avoidance. The tax treaties also determine which country may tax frontier workers.
The course of the negotiations depends on a number of factors, such as mutual cooperation and concurrence with other negotiations. The development of the COVID-19 pandemic also plays a role.
In 2022, the Netherlands wants to continue talks with Belgium, Brazil, Kyrgyzstan, Morocco, Moldova, Mozambique, Uganda, Portugal, Russia, Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates. The Netherlands also wants to start (re)negotiations with Bahrain, Barbados, Rwanda and Suriname
Within the Kingdom, the Netherlands is committed to starting talks about adjusting the tax scheme with Sint Maarten.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a quarterly Overview with the countries with which negotiations are currently underway.
Citizens and companies with tax information that may be relevant for ongoing negotiations are invited to contact the Ministry of Finance. The ministry can then include this information in the negotiations. This information can be sent to:
Ministry of Finance
Department of Consumption Taxes, Customs and International Affairs
PO Box 20201
2500 EE The Hague
Information on the issue of double taxation with other countries is also welcome with a view to future negotiations.