Intended Secretary of State: The Netherlands is not a tax haven
The Netherlands is not a tax haven and “never will be”, says intended State Secretary Marnix van Rij (Taxation). including it of great importance that the Netherlands remains an attractive location for companies.
In recent years, partly under international pressure, the cabinet has taken a stricter approach to letterbox companies that use the mild tax climate to pay less tax. “That will just be continued,” says Van Rij.
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Maintain a good business climate
The CDA member does include “that the Netherlands has a good business climate. Not only for Dutch companies, but also for “really productive companies from abroad”. This also requires good tax policy.
Affinity with the tax profession
Van Rij is a tax lawyer by birth and therefore does not think it illogical that he was asked for this post. “I do have an affinity with that profession.” He sees his nomination separately from his work as interim chairman of the CDA to guide through the current crisis. “I don’t believe in rewards in politics.” Hans Huibers succeeded Van Rij as party chairman in mid-December.
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