Taxation

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Taxation
February 16, 2026

Patchwork quilt of European taxes on wealth expands

With the Dutch House of Representatives (Tweede Kamerlid) passing the Actual Return Box 3 Act last…
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Sven Nelis en Guillaume Deknudt
Private Banks
September 11, 2025

Fiscal amnesty lets Belgian families clean up past wealth

Since 8 August, Belgian taxpayers have been able to declare untaxed income and assets through a new…
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WTax - Reuben John
Opinion
September 2, 2025

WTax: Clearer tax reclaim timelines mean smarter planning

Withholding tax reclaims are often slowed by factors outside an investor’s control. Yet…
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"Family Photo", G7 Canada. Photo Credit: Government of Canada
Laws and Regulations
August 26, 2025

US carve-out deepens Pillar Two complexity

A deal struck at the G7 summit in June has given American multinationals a way around rules billed…
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WTax - Reuben John
Taxation
August 5, 2025

WTax: The hidden cost of extra time

Longer withholding tax reclaim windows can be useful but faster recoveries deliver better results…
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Luxembourg's Finance Minister Gilles Roth speaking at a conference earlier this year. Photo: IO.
Investing
July 30, 2025

Luxembourg’s new carry tax regime reflects global ambitions

A new tax regime, set to take effect in 2026, has been designed to update how carried interest is…
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The U.S. Capitol in Washington DC. Photo: Don Sniegowski/Flickr.
Investing
July 2, 2025

U.S. tax risk persists, even as Section 899 is shelved

The U.S. has dropped plans for a controversial tax provision that would have targeted foreign…
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WTax - Reuben John
Expert Panel
July 1, 2025

WTax: Taiwan extends reclaim window, opportunity for investors

Investors may believe their withholding tax (WHT) obligations are fully addressed. However, in…
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Trump has asked the U.S. Congress to approve his 1,116 page tax bill by July 4th. Photo: Wikimedia.
Investing
June 11, 2025

Trump puts Luxembourg funds on edge with ‘Section 899’ tax threat

Dividend investors are bracing for potential fallout from Section 899, a provision in Donald Trump’s…
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Reuben John, managing director at WTax.
Expert Panel
May 28, 2025

WTax: Vivendi case shows it pays to watch your tax exposure

Standardized tax recovery processes often miss non-routine events, such as spin-offs. The Vivendi…
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Cyril Poels, senior associate at Norton Rose Fulbright. Photo: NRF.
Expert Panel
March 26, 2025

NRF: New circular issued to resolve the VAT saga on directors' fees

Final clarity at last? Luxembourg ends long-running VAT saga on directors’ fees with new guidance…
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Photo by Nick Youngson, CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free.
Asset Managers
January 29, 2025

Bold move: Massive tax cuts for ‘impats’ to boost financial hub

Luxembourg’s bold new tax incentives slash employment income taxation by 50 percent for newcomers as…
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Dirk Coveliers
Expert Panel
November 26, 2024

UCI tax: Ghent court provides relief for Luxembourg funds

The Belgian UCI tax on Luxembourg funds remains a longstanding point of contention between the two…
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Tanguy van de Werve, director-general of Efama.
Investing
November 20, 2024

Efama chief urges EU action on taxes to unify markets

Efama chief Tanguy van de Werve highlights the urgent need for tax harmonisation to overcome…
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