On March 24, 2021, the Netherlands and Germany signed a protocol to amend the tax treaty between the two states (the Protocol). The tax treaty prevents, on the one hand, double taxation by companies or citizens and, on the other hand, non-taxation. The Protocol contains agreements on the right to levy taxes on (short-term) social security benefits and clauses to prevent tax avoidance. Continue reading the full GT Alert.…

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Brexit: EU-Based PIEs with UK Parents No Longer Exempted from Having Their Own Audit Committees

By Hans Urlus

April 12, 2021

In 2014, the European Commission adopted rules for audit reform in the EU. A statutory audit certifies the financial statements of companies or public entities. Public-interest entities (PIEs) are listed companies, credit institutions, insurance undertakings, or other undertakings designated by EU countries to be of public importance. Continue reading the full GT Alert.…

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USTR Proposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Digital Services Taxes: Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom

By Erik de Bie, Laura Siegel Rabinowitz & Donald S. Stein

April 5, 2021

On March 26, 2021, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai announced that the United States is considering implementing up to 25% retaliatory tariffs on certain products of Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom for the Digital Services Taxes (DSTs) adopted or under consideration by those countries. If implemented, the retaliatory tariffs would be in addition to the general tariffs on imported products. Continue reading the full GT Alert.…

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Commercial Agency Agreements in EU Competition Law

By Hans Urlus

March 29, 2021

Commercial agency agreements in the European Union apply where a legal or actual person (the agent) is vested with the power to negotiate and/or conclude contracts on behalf of another legal or actual person (the principal), either in the agent’s own name or in the name of the principal, for the purchase or sale of good and services by the principal. This GT Advisory reviews commercial agency agreements in EU competition law. Continue reading the …

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The EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Enters into Force

By Lilian Welling-Steffens, Sabine Schoute & Marijn Bodelier

March 22, 2021

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On March 10, 2021, “Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 27, 2019 on sustainability‐related disclosures in the financial services sector” (as amended and supplemented by the Taxonomy Regulation ((EU) 2020/852, June 18, 2020 on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment) (the SFDR) entered into force in respect of the so-called “Level-1 disclosures”. In summary, this means that certain financial market participants are now required to…

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The Netherlands and Chile Sign a Tax Treaty

By Paul Schouten

March 16, 2021

The Netherlands has a broad tax treaty network. However, a tax treaty between the Netherlands and the Republic of Chile was never signed – until now. On Jan. 25, 2021, the Netherlands and Chile signed a convention for the elimination of double taxation with respect to taxes on income, capital, and the prevention of tax evasion and avoidance (the Treaty). The Treaty contains clauses to prevent tax avoidance and the payment of double taxation. Currently,…

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US, EU, and UK Suspend Airbus-Boeing Retaliatory Tariffs

By Erik de Bie, Laura Siegel Rabinowitz & Donald S. Stein

March 9, 2021

On March 5, 2021, the United States and European Union agreed to a four-month suspension of the retaliatory tariffs that had been imposed on both sides pursuant to the long running Airbus-Boeing dispute. The suspension will cover all tariffs including aircrafts and consumer products and will become effective as soon as internal procedures on both sides are completed. As yet, there is no indication of how long it will be before the suspension of duties…

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GT Antitrust Newsletter | Competition Currents | March 2021

By Andrew G. Berg & Greg Casas

March 4, 2021

Welcome to the March 2021 issue of GT’s Competition Currents, a monthly newsletter for Greenberg Traurig clients and colleagues highlighting significant developments in global antitrust and competition law. Click here to read the full newsletter.…

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Greenberg Traurig Amsterdam Team Authors TMT 2021 Trends & Developments in the Netherlands for Chambers and Partners

By Greenberg Traurig, LLP

March 3, 2021

Greenberg Traurig, LLP Amsterdam Shareholders Herald Jongen and Radboud Ribbert and Associate Nienke Bernard authored the Netherlands trends and development chapter in the 2021 Chambers Global Practice Guide on TMT. The new TMT 2021 guide features 21 jurisdictions. The guide provides the latest legal information on cloud computing; blockchain; big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI); the internet of things (IoT); data protection; telecommunications rules; audio-visual services; encryption; and TMT-relevant responses to COVID-19. Click here to read the 2021 …

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WEBINAR: Hydrogen Infrastructure Challenges and Case Studies: Bumpy Road or Expressway to a Clean Fuel Future?

By Greenberg Traurig, LLP

March 1, 2021

On Thursday, March 11, Greenberg Traurig, in collaboration with German engineering firm DEEP.KBB and Dutch consulting firm Rebel Group, will host a webinar on the technical and legal challenges associated with ongoing hydrogen-related projects. Topics Include: Impact of Hydrogen on Infrastructure (Steel Pipe and Elastomers) Infrastructure Challenges in Hydrogen Mobility Projects Regulation of Hydrogen Infrastructure (Expectations and Needs) How to Address these Challenges from a Legal and Organizational Perspective Presenters Include: Marijn Bodelier – Shareholder, Greenberg…

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The Netherlands and Germany Amend Tax Treaty

Brexit: EU-Based PIEs with UK Parents No Longer Exempted from Having Their Own Audit Committees

USTR Proposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Digital Services Taxes: Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom

Commercial Agency Agreements in EU Competition Law

The EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation Enters into Force

The Netherlands and Chile Sign a Tax Treaty

US, EU, and UK Suspend Airbus-Boeing Retaliatory Tariffs

GT Antitrust Newsletter | Competition Currents | March 2021

Greenberg Traurig Amsterdam Team Authors TMT 2021 Trends & Developments in the Netherlands for Chambers and Partners

WEBINAR: Hydrogen Infrastructure Challenges and Case Studies: Bumpy Road or Expressway to a Clean Fuel Future?

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