Please find below a series of reports, studies, articles, etc. issued by the EACC and/or its members. We are pleased to share these with our community as it contributes to our mission offering timely and relevant information, resources, and support on matters affecting business activities between Europe and the United States.
- Taylor Wessing: Fashion and luxury market update March 20, 2024 This week’s top stories in the fashion and luxury sector: Read More Read more
- Loyens & Loeff: Pay Transparency Directive adopted by the European Union March 19, 2024 On 30 March 2023, the European Parliament adopted the legislative proposal of the European Commission to strengthen the application of… Read more
- Houthoff: New rules on automated advice for financial service providers March 18, 2024 Financial service providers that use automated systems to give advice will be subject to new rules from 1 July 2024.… Read more
- TABS: TABS Talk – February 2024 February 28, 2024 Welcome to the February edition of the TABS business update. As we navigate the first quarter of the year, this… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice: Employee Stock Ownership Plan [ESOP]: Explainer & Template February 19, 2024 In this post, we walk through the basics and some intricacies of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan [ESOP]. We say… Read more
- Houthoff: Digital Services Act to apply from 17 February 2024 February 16, 2024 On 17 February 2024 the Digital Services Act (or: DSA) will become fully applicable in the European Union. The DSA… Read more
- Loyens & Loeff: Getting Ready for the Digital Services Act: The Netherlands ACM publishes for consultation its draft DSA Guidelines February 16, 2024 The European Union (EU) has introduced a landmark regulation known as the Digital Services Act (DSA). The DSA is aimed… Read more
- Loyens & Loeff: The Digital Services Act – Are you impacted and how? February 15, 2024 By 17 February 2024, the Digital Services Act (“DSA”) will automatically apply to all intermediary services. The DSA aims to… Read more
- AKD: DORA: current state of affairs February 5, 2024 In our previous three blogs about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), we have introduced DORA, explored its past and future and discussed the… Read more
- AKD: DORA: current state of affairs February 5, 2024 In our previous three blogs about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), we have introduced DORA, explored its past and future and discussed the… Read more
- Taylor Wessing: Taylor Wessing launches new Gen-AI tool TWLitium across its international offices January 30, 2024 Taylor Wessing, the global law firm, today announces the launch of TWLitium, its new custom-designed generative AI (GenAI) tool. This… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice: Moving to the Netherlands as a Shareholder: Here are the Dutch Tax Effects! January 29, 2024 If you are interested in moving to the Netherlands and you want to know what the Dutch personal income tax… Read more
- Houthoff: EU Data Act: new obligations for manufacturers of smart products January 26, 2024 On 11 January 2024, the EU Data Act (2023/2854) entered into force. This new regulation includes rules for accessing and using data… Read more
- Deloitte: The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise January 18, 2024 Explore findings from the Deloitte AI Institute's report tracking generative AI trends, business impacts, and challenges throughout 2024. Read More Read more
- Deloitte: The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise. Now decides next. Are Dutch businesses ready for Generative AI? January 1, 2024 About Deloitte AI Institute's report Generative AI, exemplified by fast-growing tools like ChatGPT, is poised to significantly impact our daily… Read more
- Dutch M&A Predictions 2024 – AKD December 19, 2023 Discover the key mergers and acquisitions trends across industries in our Dutch M&A Predictions 2024, where we focus on how… Read more
- ESG – Stay classified, real estate fund managers – Loyens & Loeff December 15, 2023 A couple years ago, asset managers (such as alternative investment fund managers active in the real estate sector) started preparing… Read more
- The CSDDD deal has been sealed; provisional agreement reached on 14 December 2023 on the CSDDD – Loyens & Loeff December 15, 2023 On 14 December 2023, the European Parliament and the European Council reached a provisional agreement on the corporate sustainable due… Read more
- Deloitte Tech Trends 2024 – AKD December 15, 2023 Deloitte’s 15th annual Tech Trends report helps business and technology leaders separate signal from noise and embrace technology’s evolution as… Read more
- ESG and class actions – Taylor Wessing December 15, 2023 Currently, three letters are a hot topic in the legal, business and financial world: ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance). Simultaneously… Read more
- Update on reporting and transparency requirements under the DSA – Taylor Wessing December 15, 2023 The Digital Services Act (hereinafter "DSA") came into force on 16 November 2022. Yet most of the obligations that the… Read more
- NEWS UPDATE FINANCIAL REGULATORY – Houthoff December 13, 2023 In this News Update we discuss AFM's Market impressions 2023; the integration of the Distance Marketing Directive into the updated… Read more
- CSRD: AMENDMENT ACCOUNTING DIRECTIVE CHANGES SCOPE OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS – Houthoff December 13, 2023 The European Commission recently adjusted the size criteria from the Accounting Directive (2013/34/EU), which are used to determine the applicability… Read more
- Pillar Two: Impact of jurisdictional blending on M&A transactions under Pillar Two – New York office Snippet – Loyens & Loeff December 12, 2023 Loyens & Loeff New York regularly posts ‘Snippets’ on a range of EU tax and legal topics. This Snippet describes… Read more
- TABS Talk – December 2023 – TABS Inc. December 8, 2023 With winter approaching, we are delighted to present our December business update. In this edition, aligned with our bi-monthly tradition,… Read more
- The new EU Battery Law: supercharged with obligations – ensuring product compliance for manufacturers and importers – Taylor Wessing December 6, 2023 Electric cars, smart watches and phones, vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers, or stationary storage systems: Batteries are the energy storage of… Read more
- AKD, 6 December 2023 December 6, 2023 Deadline looms for digital logistics platforms to comply with European Digital Services Act Read more
- Update Beneficial Ownership Reporting – TABS Inc. December 5, 2023 The new reporting requirements for United States entities (and foreign entities registered to do business in any U.S. state) are… Read more
- Payroll & Benefits: Update on 2024 IRS Limits and Navigating Insurance Landscape – TABS Inc. December 5, 2023 As we almost kick off 2024, we want to inform you about key developments that may impact your payroll and… Read more
- Generative AI Leads New Wave of Tech Adoption- AKD December 1, 2023 Explore the rise of generative AI with 30% adoption and insights from the Deloitte Digital Consumer Trends Survey. Uncover the… Read more
- EUROPEAN ENERGY HANDBOOK 2023-2024 – Houthoff November 22, 2023 Kirsten Berger and Marc van Beuge contributed to the Dutch chapter of 'The European Energy Handbook' published by Herbert Smith… Read more
- Proposed changes to Dutch entity tax classification rules – New York office Snippet November 17, 2023 Loyens & Loeff New York regularly posts ‘Snippets’ on a range of EU tax and legal topics. This is our… Read more
- AI at work – taking the “Human” out of Human Resources? | Tech Me Up November 17, 2023 Our panel of speakers will be looking at the use of AI in the world of employment law and people… Read more
- European Court of Justice rules on access to vehicle data November 15, 2023 In a ruling on 5 October, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered a decision in Case C-296/22 on access… Read more
- Fiscale Stemwijzer 2023 November 12, 2023 Welkom bij onze Fiscale Stemwijzer bij de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen van 2023! Natuurlijk, natuurlijk, er is ‘echt wat te kiezen’ en… Read more
- Spotlight on sustainability: the European directive for consumer empowerment in the green transition November 10, 2023 Sustainability continues to be in the spotlight. In March 2022 the European Commission proposed a directive to amend the Unfair… Read more
- EIOPA’s Opinion on the supervision of captives of insurers and reinsurers and some noteworthy draft changes in the financial supervision laws November 6, 2023 In this News Update we discuss some noteworthy proposals in the Financial Markets Amendment Act 2024, and EIOPA's Opinion on the supervision… Read more
- Tax Plan 2023 – Budget Day (Prinsjesdag) Summary November 2, 2023 On 19 September 2023, the government submitted the Tax Plan 2024 package to the House of Representatives. READ MORE Read more
- Responsible enterprise decisions with knowledge-enriched generative AI November 1, 2023 By harnessing the combined power of knowledge graphs and generative AI, enterprises can unlock significant potential for knowledge-driven decision-making, innovation,… Read more
- Brochure: Foreign Direct Investment rules in the Netherlands October 30, 2023 With the rapid expansion of FDI-regulation in Europe, it is becoming increasingly essential for investors to navigate the maze of… Read more
- Taylor Wessing – European Commission launches anti-subsidy proceeding on new energy vehicles from China October 6, 2023 What next / course of action for Chinese and European manufacturers In mid-September, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the… Read more
- Houthoff – NEWS UPDATE COMPETITION – Main developments 2023 thus far October 5, 2023 Since the beginning of 2023, there have been several notable developments in the area of competition law enforcement in the… Read more
- Loyens & Loeff – The impact of upcoming EU public disclosure obligations on US MNEs – New York office Snippet September 26, 2023 Loyens & Loeff New York regularly posts ‘Snippets’ on a range of EU tax and legal topics. This is our… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice – Prinsjesdag 2023 webinar: Onze Rundown van het Belastingplan 2024 September 25, 2023 Dinsdag 19 september 2023 was het weer Prinsjesdag: traditiegetrouw de meest belangrijke fiscale dag van het jaar. De Hoeden, De… Read more
- AKD – Brochure: Foreign Direct Investment rules in the Netherlands September 20, 2023 With the rapid expansion of FDI-regulation in Europe, it is becoming increasingly essential for investors to navigate the maze of… Read more
- TABS – TABS Talk – News for your U.S. Venture September 19, 2023 With the turning of the season, it’s our pleasure to bring you our latest business update. As tradition dictates in… Read more
- Deloitte – The NIS2 directive: How organizations can prepare September 18, 2023 The NIS2 directive How organizations can prepare NIS2 is an EU directive focused on achieving a high common level of… Read more
- TABS – IRS Puts Immediate Stop to New ERC Claims September 18, 2023 Many of our clients have been bombarded with calls and emails regarding the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), even if they… Read more
- Taylor Wessing – The EU’s strategy to lead on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds September 4, 2023 On 11 July 2023, the EU Commission adopted a new strategy on Web 4.0 and virtual worlds, in order “to steer… Read more
- Houthoff – EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation – where do we stand? September 4, 2023 The EU Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation ("MiCA") was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 9 June 2023 and… Read more
- Taylor Wessing – ESG in the Dutch banking sector August 31, 2023 In a similar way to many other sectors, the finance industry is now placing more and more value on environmental,… Read more
- AKD – Virtual Workforce, Real Consequences: Understanding the Social security and Tax implications of Cross-Border teleworking August 31, 2023 Teleworking expanded considerably during the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced millions of workers overnight to carry out their duties from home,… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice – Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): the EU agreement to decarbonize the EU economy August 29, 2023 “CBAM” stands for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and is one of the key elements of the European Union’s (“EU”) “Fit for… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice – EU Tax Law for Dummies: how it works August 28, 2023 You may have heard about EU Tax Law, but what is it exactly? Aren’t the EU Member States independent countries… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice – The EU Green Deal: Fit For 55 – the Tax Aspects August 10, 2023 The European Union (hereafter: EU) is starting the green revolution. Following the EU Commission’s FIT for 55 proposal, new legislation… Read more
- Deloitte – Summer 2023 Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey Insights August 5, 2023 Despite geopolitical disruption and looming economic concerns, CEOs remain focused on navigating through uncertainty. While the challenges are many, today’s… Read more
- Loyens & Loeff – New Pillar Two Administrative Guidance – Takeaways for US MNEs August 4, 2023 The OECD released multiple new documents in relation to its Two-Pillar solution, including further Administrative Guidance on the GloBE rules.… Read more
- AKD – Europese Commissie keurt nieuw adequaatheidsbesluit goed voor veilige en vertrouwde gegevensstromen tussen EU en VS July 14, 2023 Op 10 juli 2023 heeft de Europese Commissie het adequaatheidsbesluit voor het nieuwe EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (“DPF”) goedgekeurd. Het besluit bevestigt… Read more
- Loyens & Loeff – What do you need to know about the new tax treaty between Belgium and the Netherlands? June 30, 2023 On 21 June 2023, Belgium and the Netherlands signed the long-awaited new tax treaty. The new tax treaty ("the new… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice – Migrating to the Netherlands from the United States or Japan: our how to June 29, 2023 If a business owner from a non-EU country wants to migrate to the Netherlands, it’s often not an easy thing… Read more
- Loyens & Loeff – Pillar Two: Treatment of GILTI for Pillar Two purposes – New York Office Snippet June 21, 2023 Loyens & Loeff NY regularly posts ‘Snippets’ on a range of EU tax and legal topics. This Snippet describes the… Read more
- Taylor Wessing – The reform of marketing authorization procedures for medicinal products in the European Union June 21, 2023 European pharmaceutical legislation is about to undergo fundamental reform. The planned changes relate in particular to the simplification and shortening… Read more
- Eurozone economic outlook, June 2023 June 13, 2023 Persistently high inflation and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties will likely result in a modest but fragile recovery in the Eurozone economy… Read more
- Deloitte – The Netherlands; the first EU country with a bill for the Minimum Tax Rate Act 2024 May 31, 2023 The bill for the Minimum Tax Rate Act 2024 (legislation for implementing a global minimum tax under Pillar Two) was… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice – The Lucrative Interest Provision in Dutch Tax Law: What is it and How do I Navigate it? May 30, 2023 This article breaks the ice on the ‘Lucrative Interest’ provision of Dutch Tax law [“Lucratief belangregeling“]. Put briefly, the… https://www.archipeltaxadvice.nl/insights/the-lucrative-interest-provision-in-dutch-tax-law-what-is-it-and-how-do-i-navigate-it/ Read more
- Loyens & Loeff: FDI Screening in the Netherlands May 26, 2023 As a result of globalization and digitalization, geopolitics, investments, and (national) security have become increasingly intertwined. This new dynamic has… Read more
- Taylor Wessing – Views across Europe: the Irish DPC’s decision on Meta’s international data transfers May 25, 2023 Without doubt, the publication on Monday of the Irish Data Protection Commission's (DPC) decision on Meta Ireland's (formerly Facebook) international… Read more
- Taylor Wessing – The EU’s AI Act heads towards final negotiations May 24, 2023 What's the issue? The EU's approach to regulating AI is through top-down umbrella legislation. The European Commission proposed an AI Act in April… Read more
- AKD – DORA-readiness of capital market participants tested by the AFM April 4, 2023 The Dutch Authority on Financial Markets (the ‘AFM’) performed an exploratory study with trading venues and traders for own risk… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice: Platform companies are all the rage and have been for some time- but also subject to increasing compliance requirements. March 30, 2023 We walk you here through the ins&outs. Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice: Focusing on foreign companies that add to the innovative Dutch ecosystem- there is quite a bit to consider. March 28, 2023 In this article, we touch on the fundamentals of an IP-centered Dutch tax structure. Read more
- Deloitte – Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive March 3, 2023 As of 2024, businesses will need to be ready for CSRD. Are you? CSRD is part of the Green Deal… Read more
- U.S. Embassy: Vacancy in The Hague February 13, 2023 The U.S. Embassy in The Hague is looking for a new (Supervisory) Commercial Specialist. Read more
- EACC network offers concierge service for U.S. internship program January 8, 2023 J-1 Visa Concierge Service for EACC members The EACC network offers its member companies, who would like to bring qualified students &… Read more
- Loyens & Loeff: “Introduction new algorithm regulator and implications for financial sector” January 5, 2023 As per 1 January 2023, a new regulator for algorithms has been introduced in the Netherlands. It will be housed… Read more
- Deloitte: “Dutch M&A Predictions 2023” December 22, 2022 We expect the caution to lift as the year 2023 progresses Ahead of our predictions and commentary by sector, investor… Read more
- AKD: “Law regulation effective from 2023 and relevant case law.” December 21, 2022 In this update we look back on the key legislative and case law moments of the past six months. We also… Read more
- EACC Netherlands: “Letter from U.S. Under Secretary of State” December 21, 2022 Letter from the United States Department of Commerce Read more
- Taylor Wessing: “Predictions 2023” December 15, 2022 Amidst the general uncertainty in the world, one thing you can rely on is our December predictions for the year… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice – Pillar Two, Pillar Who? The FAQs. December 7, 2022 You may have heard about Pillar Two, and you may have also heard that the Netherlands, as the first country… Read more
- TABS Inc. – Podcast US Expansion series December 6, 2022 The US Expansion Series is a podcast on how to successfully expand your business to the US market. This first… Read more
- Archipel Tax Advice – Dutch Tax Incentives for Innovation: Enhancing your Investment Case November 10, 2022 As a small country with a high-income economy, limited natural resources and little manufacturing, the Netherlands has adopted policies to… Read more
- Two Views – Women on Supervisory Boards October 19, 2022 Thaima Samman Partner at SAMMAN, President at European Network for Women In Leadership, Board Member Focus Home Interactive … Read more
- EACC Network Survey on Business Travel to the US June 23, 2022 #internationaltravel has resumed and as of June 12th #covidtesting requirements for passengers boarding flights to the #unitedstates are lifted! Yet members across the #EACC #network report that entry… Read more
- Update to the transfer pricing guidelines January 28, 2022 On Thursday the 20th of January 2022 the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (also known as: ‘OECD’) released an update to… Read more
- ATAD 3: the end for shell companies? January 21, 2022 What’s happening? On the 22th of December, the European Commission (hereinafter: ‘EC’) has presented an initiative to combat the misuse… Read more
- Deloitte: 2022 Dutch Tax Plan – Budget Day (Prinsjesdag) September 30, 2021 On 21 September 2021, the government submitted the 2022 Tax Plan Package to the Lower House. This package includes the… Read more
- Houthoff launches the Dutch Scheme Tool: a visualisation tool for the new Dutch Scheme (Wet Homologatie Onderhands Akkoord) February 16, 2021 Houthoff launches the Dutch Scheme Tool: a visualisation tool for the new Dutch Scheme (Wet Homologatie Onderhands Akkoord). The tool… Read more
- Deloitte: Side-by-side comparison of Biden’s and Trump’s tax policy October 13, 2020 On November 3, 2020, the 59th United States presidential elections will be held. President Donald Trump (Rep.) will try to… Read more
- AKD: Private Equity as an engine of growth in times of crisis March 24, 2020 Opinions were divided at the start of 2020 as to whether the new decade would bring growth or a recession.… Read more
- Data Protection: California’s CCPA and the EU’s GDPR – What U.S. and European Companies Need to Know March 24, 2020 Watch the webinar Read more
- EACC Webinar – The world on lockdown: Global Covid-19 related Travel Restrictions and the Impact on Transatlantic Business March 20, 2020 Watch the video Read more
- A word from our Presidents March 19, 2020 Dear Members, Our transatlantic relationship continues to be put to the test with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic confronting international business… Read more
- How To Do Business In The Age Of Disinformation: Is Freedom Of Speech On Social Media A Blessing Or A Curse? March 4, 2020 Watch the video Read more
- EACC Webinar – The Recent UK Elections: What Do the Results Mean for the UK, Brexit, and Transatlantic Business? January 23, 2020 Watch the video Read more
- EACC Webinar – Rethinking Strategic Sovereignty: EU Member States, their Economies & the Capacity to Act Independently November 20, 2019 Watch the video Read more
- Report: Legal Considerations for Establishing Operations in the United States April 19, 2019 Author: James D. Rosener, Pepper Hamilton The business climate in the United States, though subject to business cycles, is the… Read more
- A year in review – 2018 March 1, 2019 Author: EACC New York We are delighted to share with you the highlights of 2018. This booklet is a showcase… Read more