Setting up a business in The Netherlands as a foreign company
The Netherlands is regarded as one of the most economically attractive European countries for foreign investors. There are several factors for this, varying from national infrastructure to the fiscal climate. Read everything about setting up a business in the Netherlands.
READ ARTICLEStefan de Vrij versus Sports Entertainment Group (SEG)
Much has already been written in the media about the procedure that Stefan de Vrij initiated against Sports Entertainment Group (SEG). Today, the Amsterdam court ruled that Sports Entertainment Group is liable for damages to Stefan de Vrij for enriching themselves without honoring their full disclosure obligation to Stefan de Vrij. Corporate law attorney Martijn Kesler explains the verdict.
READ ARTICLEOne-tier board or two-tier board: an explanation of both governance models
The introduction of the one-tier board in a public limited liability company or private limited company was part of the Simplification and Flexibility of Private Limited Companies.
READ ARTICLEThe investment climate in the Netherlands: tax adjustments are needed
In this article, corporate law attorney Dirk de Waard discusses the current scheme in the Netherlands and the adjustment of the tax scheme for share option rights, which tries to make Dutch startups more attractive to talented employees. In addition, a comparison is made with the regulations in the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany.
READ ARTICLEShareholder Engie intervenes in its subsidiary EV-Box
Things aren’t going well at EV-Box. While EV-Box recently had to cancel an IPO, Engie, as a major shareholder, also intervened in the management and supervisory board at subsidiary EV-Box.
READ ARTICLE5 million blunder at PICNIC by SAR
With the preparation of the annual figures, supermarket chain Picnic once again plunged into the red: it made a loss of 45 million in the 2020 financial year.
READ ARTICLEThe purchase price adjustments in company acquisitions
In most transactions, the purchase price is based on the value of the company on the day the shares or assets/liabilities are delivered by seller to buyer. This value can be derived from the company's financial statements on the same transfer date.
READ ARTICLEThe different phases of a SPAC
The purpose of the founders of a SPAC, called “sponsors”, is to raise capital through an issuance of shares and warrants that are listed on a stock exchange, called “units” combined.
READ ARTICLESelective payments: when do they lead to directors’ liability
This basic principle changes if the company runs into liquidity problems. In that instance, directors must be careful.
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