The Netherlands’ taxation system when it comes to companies offers many advantages under the form of deductions and exemptions. These can be obtained, however, if certain types of structures are employed. Among these, the Dutch limited liability company offers most of the tax benefits.
A few recent changes in the tax laws of the Netherlands have made the country even more appealing for local and foreign investors who benefit from equality when it comes to starting a business here. One of these benefits refer to the Participation Exemption scheme.
Below, our Dutch company formation specialists explain how the Participation Exemption scheme, also known as the PE scheme, applies. They also explain how to test and see if your Dutch company can qualify for the PE scheme.
The tax laws of the Netherlands provide for the corporate tax on local companies to be imposed on the following incomes:
Under the Dutch PE scheme, the income generated by a qualifying income will benefit from an exemption from the corporate tax. The income which can qualify must derive from dividend payments, profit distribution, capital gains and foreign exchange. It is important to know that only Dutch-resident companies can take advantage of the Participation Exemption scheme.
Most of the times, holding companies qualify for the Participation Exemption scheme in the Netherlands.
Our company registration consultants in the Netherlands remind investors that at the beginning of 2019 the corporate tax has been modified in the sense that the lowest rate was decreased from 20% to 19% on the first 200,000 euros generated by a company. In the next years, the rates will decrease even more.
In order to qualify for the Dutch Participation Exemption scheme, a company must pass a so-called test which implies complying with a few conditions. The test and its conditions are:
The conditions under which the Dutch company can still qualify for the PE scheme even if it is considered a portfolio investment are:
It is recommended to have a company verified for the Dutch Participation Exemption scheme by professionals, which is why our advisors are at your disposal with detailed information in this sense. You can also rely on us if you are interested in company formation in the Netherlands.
As mentioned above, in order to qualify for the Participation Exemption scheme in the Netherlands, the assets test must be passed and the assets which can qualify are:
Our specialists can offer more information on the assets which can be held under the Dutch Participation Exemption scheme.
It is important to know that the PE scheme is an EU regulation meant to favor companies registered in the Union with activities in other EU states. The PE scheme, however, has other international implications, among which the fact that it is meant to help with the avoidance of double taxation of the corporate income tax in certain cases.
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