Big data and taxes – the next big thing or a big mistake?

This blog explains how the trendy concept of Big Data is used in the context of taxation. There's a general perception that the more data companies reveal, the more difficult it will be for them to shift profits using sophisticated tax planning strategies.

Aleksandra Bal • October 09, 2014

The Antilles route is back!

The Netherlands and Curaçao will introduce a 0% withholding tax rate on dividends. As a result a tax treaty with the Netherlands can be considered a tax treaty with the rest of the world.

Jan Vleggeert • August 22, 2014

From bilateralism to multilateralism in international taxation

Multilateralism is gaining popularity in international taxation. Is the focus shifting from bilateral towards multilateral agreements?

Dirk Broekhuijsen and Frits Witpeerd • March 21, 2014 • 3 comments

Streets, suits and strange theories

Street criminals are disconnected from society, driven to steal by materialism. What's wrong with this analysis?

Gwen van Eijk • April 10, 2013

How the Dutch help Starbucks avoid taxes

Starbucks minimizes its UK tax burden by using Dutch tax rules, its CFO admits. It is not quite clear how multinational enterprises use the Dutch tax climate, and the Dutch Parliament should ask for more transparency.

Henk Vording and Jan Vleggeert • December 17, 2012 • 1 comment

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Big data and taxes – the next big thing or a big mistake?

The Antilles route is back!

From bilateralism to multilateralism in international taxation

Streets, suits and strange theories

How the Dutch help Starbucks avoid taxes