On March 18, 2026, the European Commission published a legislative proposal to create “EU Inc.,” an optional, digital-first corporate legal form aimed at simplifying cross-border business operations within the EU.
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On 4 March 2026, the European Commission published its proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, a draft regulation intended to strengthen industrial capacity in strategic sectors, accelerate decarbonisation, and reduce critical dependencies across the EU.
Since the entry into force of the Dutch Competition Act in 1998, the Netherlands has maintained a national merger control regime that applies to concentrations meeting certain turnover thresholds.
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On Dec. 9, 2025, the Council of the EU (Council)’s Presidency and European Parliament (Parliament)’s negotiators reached a provisional agreement to simplify sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements (Provisional Agreement).
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On Sept. 11, 2025, the European Commission published a draft for consultation of the revised Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TTBER) and updated Technology Transfer Guidelines (Guidelines). The aim of this revision is to adapt the rules to recent market developments and case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.
On Feb. 19, 2024, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) amended its transfer pricing guidelines to include “Amount B,” a standardized approach to determine the arm’s length remuneration
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The global minimum tax (GMT) tax took effect in more than 40 jurisdictions in 2024. This GT Alert highlights elements to consider before year-end.
The Netherlands has introduced a new policy and guidelines for self-reporting, cooperation, and self-investigation in cases of financial economic crime, aiming to enhance corporate transparency and accountability.
As the European Union increases its regulatory focus on foreign subsidies, businesses face a complex and evolving compliance landscape.
This GT Alert specifically addresses the EU’s investigative actions under two
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On 12 November 2024, the Court of Appeal in The Hague handed down its ruling in the appeal proceedings between Shell plc and Milieudefensie, a non-governmental organization. Shell appealed a
Continue Reading Shell Wins Appeal in Dutch Climate Ruling