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Aruba – Postponement implementation VAT system
During a press conference, on August 18, 2022, the government of Aruba announced that the implementation of a VAT system as per January 1, 2023, will be postponed. The VAT system was intended to replace the current BBO/BAVP/BAZV system. Instead, in light of the current financial situation of Aruba, the Aruban government considers to increase
Freek Stapel joins Rootz Tax Lawyers
Rootz Tax Lawyers is happy to announce that Freek Stapel joined the firm as per August 1, 2022. Freek has gained experience in international tax law and cross-border taxation. Freek is a hands-on sparring partner for his clients for different types of taxes. Freek specializes in energy-related companies, digital services providers, real estate and construction
The second edition of the book Capita selecta Caribisch fiscaal recht (“Caribbean tax law”) has been published
The second edition of the book Capita selecta Caribisch fiscaal recht (“Caribbean tax law”) has been published. This book is obligatory for students Tax Law at the University of Curacao and is also used by Dutch Caribbean tax specialists. It can be ordered via Kluwers’ online shop. Jaap Roks (Rootz Tax Laywers) is the author
Dutch Council of State advises on role Dutch Caribbean countries in concluding tax treaties
Recently the Advisory Division of the Council of State – this division advises the Dutch government and Parliament on legislation and governance – issued an advisory opinion regarding the position of the Dutch Caribbean countries (i.e. Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten) in connection with the concluding of tax treaties and EU law. The advice contains
Jaap Rutger Kos appointed as external Counsel
Rootz Tax Lawyers announces its cooperation agreement with Jaap Rutger Kos, who will act as an external counsel for the firm. We are very happy to renew our business relation with Jaap Rutger and are looking forward to be working together again on Caribbean Netherlands tax matters. Jaap Rutger is working and residing in Bonaire
Caribbean Netherlands: Automatic extension for filing annual accounts 2020
The regular deadline for filing the 2020 annual accounts for companies that are established in the Caribbean Netherlands according to the Tax Act BES is September 30, 2021. Due to circumstances related to the coronavirus outbreak, the Caribbean Netherlands Tax Administration announced that this filing deadline is automatically extended to December 31, 2021. There is
