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HVK Stevens offers integrated tax, legal, and notarial services with a strong focus on cross-border structuring, M&A, and family-owned businesses. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to deliver clear, strategic advice on complex tax matters. Clients value our clarity, responsiveness, and ability to simplify complex tax issues. Our independent position allows for flexible collaboration with international partners, while maintaining a high level of personal attention.
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Our presence in Luxembourg and Curaçao enables us to advise on complex, multi-jurisdictional structures, while our international desks (Africa, Middle East & Asia, USA & Americas, Dutch Caribbean) provide local insight and practical guidance in cross-border investments and compliance. We are also increasingly active in ESG-driven structuring, governance implementation, and next-generation succession planning.
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Apollolaan 150 1077 BG Amsterdam , Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, Amsterdam
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Former Loyens&Loeff partner Arco Bobeldijk makes transition and joins HVK Stevens team
HVK Stevens welcomes Arco Bobeldijk (1973) as a new partner in the tax practice as of March 1, 2025. With an impressive career in the tax world, Arco brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the firm, located at Apollolaan 150 in Amsterdam.
HVK Stevens Appoints a partner and two directors in their tax practice
Amsterdam, Netherlands – As of January 1, 2025, HVK Stevens has appointed a new partner and two directors in their tax practice, addressing the increasing demand for strategic tax advice in the areas of sustainability, real estate, and international transactions.
HVK Stevens advises OYAK in multi-billion partnership with TCC in Europe, Asia and Africa
HVK Stevens advises OYAK, a top global pension fund, in a EUR 2 billion Dutch corporate partnership with Taiwan Cement Corp for sustainable growth and reduced emissions.
HVK Stevens advises on sale of 100% stake of BetCity for €850 million
HVK Stevens advised both the sellers and the company on the sale transaction of Betent BV to Entain PLC (LSE: ENT), listed on the London Stock Exchange.
International tax expert Paulus Merks joins HVK Stevens
HVK Stevens is pleased to announce that it expands its Netherlands tax advisory practice and has welcomed international tax expert Paulus Merks as a new partner to the firm as of January 1, 2022.
Doing business in the Netherlands and the main features of the Dutch tax regime
The Netherlands is one of the most competitive economies in the world and has a leading role in digitalisation, innovation and sustainability. makes that the Netherlands is seen as the “Gateway to Europe”. The Netherlands offers a very good business climate for an optimal European supply chain.
Doing business in the Netherlands and the main features of the Dutch tax regime
The Netherlands is one of the most competitive economies in the world and has a leading role in digitalisation, innovation and sustainability. makes that the Netherlands is seen as the “Gateway to Europe”. The Netherlands offers a very good business climate for an optimal European supply chain.
Application of 0 % vat rate for provisioning of drilling rigs in the Netherlands
Based on VAT legislation, the 0% VAT rate applies to the supply of goods for the provisioning of certain ships. This is also laid down in the Table II Decree. Recently, the State Secretary of Finance announced an amendment of this Decree. The amendment means that the 0% VAT rate cannot be applied.
Dutch government introduces an additional withholding tax on dividends
On 25 March 2021, the Dutch government released a legislative proposal that introduces an additional withholding tax on dividends that will apply to dividend payments to related entities situated in low-tax jurisdictions, as well as in abusive situations.
Former Loyens&Loeff partner Arco Bobeldijk makes transition and joins HVK Stevens team
HVK Stevens welcomes Arco Bobeldijk (1973) as a new partner in the tax practice as of March 1, 2025. With an impressive career in the tax world, Arco brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the firm, located at Apollolaan 150 in Amsterdam.
HVK Stevens Appoints a partner and two directors in their tax practice
Amsterdam, Netherlands – As of January 1, 2025, HVK Stevens has appointed a new partner and two directors in their tax practice, addressing the increasing demand for strategic tax advice in the areas of sustainability, real estate, and international transactions.
HVK Stevens advises OYAK in multi-billion partnership with TCC in Europe, Asia and Africa
HVK Stevens advises OYAK, a top global pension fund, in a EUR 2 billion Dutch corporate partnership with Taiwan Cement Corp for sustainable growth and reduced emissions.
HVK Stevens advises on sale of 100% stake of BetCity for €850 million
HVK Stevens advised both the sellers and the company on the sale transaction of Betent BV to Entain PLC (LSE: ENT), listed on the London Stock Exchange.
International tax expert Paulus Merks joins HVK Stevens
HVK Stevens is pleased to announce that it expands its Netherlands tax advisory practice and has welcomed international tax expert Paulus Merks as a new partner to the firm as of January 1, 2022.
Doing business in the Netherlands and the main features of the Dutch tax regime
The Netherlands is one of the most competitive economies in the world and has a leading role in digitalisation, innovation and sustainability. makes that the Netherlands is seen as the “Gateway to Europe”. The Netherlands offers a very good business climate for an optimal European supply chain.
Doing business in the Netherlands and the main features of the Dutch tax regime
The Netherlands is one of the most competitive economies in the world and has a leading role in digitalisation, innovation and sustainability. makes that the Netherlands is seen as the “Gateway to Europe”. The Netherlands offers a very good business climate for an optimal European supply chain.
Application of 0 % vat rate for provisioning of drilling rigs in the Netherlands
Based on VAT legislation, the 0% VAT rate applies to the supply of goods for the provisioning of certain ships. This is also laid down in the Table II Decree. Recently, the State Secretary of Finance announced an amendment of this Decree. The amendment means that the 0% VAT rate cannot be applied.
Dutch government introduces an additional withholding tax on dividends
On 25 March 2021, the Dutch government released a legislative proposal that introduces an additional withholding tax on dividends that will apply to dividend payments to related entities situated in low-tax jurisdictions, as well as in abusive situations.
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