News - Ministry of Finance

1. Package of measures to cushion the impact of rising energy prices and inflation

   The government is introducing measures to cushion the impact of rising energy prices and persistent inflation on low- and ...

   News item | 21-03-2022 | 19:38

2. High number of shell companies detrimental to the Netherlands, says Committee

   Shell companies contribute little to the Dutch economy, impose a disproportionate cost on developing countries in terms of lost ...

   News item | 22-11-2021 | 16:50

3. Tax and Customs Administration to share information automatically to fight against international tax evasion

   Finance minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem signed a declaration today with 50 other countries, committing the signatories to exchange ...

   News item | 29-10-2014 | 16:38

4. Mr Weekers concludes agreement with US to tackle tax evasion and undeclared savings

   Mr Weekers, the State Secretary of Finance, has concluded an agreement with the United States today making possible an automatic ...

   News item | 18-12-2013 | 11:46

5. State and ING agree on sale of Alt-A portfolio

   Jeroen Dijsselbloem, Minister of Finance, and ING have agreed on the unwinding of the Illiquid Assets Back-Up Facility (IABF). ...

   News item | 01-11-2013 | 17:07

6. Dutch government to tackle international tax avoidance

   The Netherlands will improve tax transparency and update tax treaties with low-income countries and low middle-income countries. ...

   News item | 30-08-2013 | 16:05

7. Van Dijkhuizen Committee: lower tax rates with a very long first bracket, fewer tax deductibles and simpler benefits will lead to more jobs

   The Van Dijkhuizen Committee advises the government to opt for an improved tax system with lower rates and a very long first ...

   News item | 19-06-2013 | 16:56

8. Government wishes to sell shares in URENCO

   The Dutch government wishes to sell its interest in URENCO, which provides uranium enrichment services for nuclear power ...

   News item | 23-05-2013 | 16:20

9. Dutch minister of Finance makes offer for compensation due to the nationalisation of SNS REAAL

   The Dutch minister of Finance makes an offer for compensation due to the expropriation of shares and subordinated debt of SNS ...

   News item | 04-03-2013 | 12:04

10. State of the Netherlands nationalises SNS REAAL

    The Minister of Finance, in close consultation with De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), has nationalised SNS Reaal. Savings deposits of ...

    News item | 01-02-2013 | 09:05