Netherlands imposes 36% tax on investment and crypto income
The Dutch Parliament has approved a reform introducing an effective 36% tax rate on capital income, including stocks and crypto assets. This decision marks a significant shift in the country’s tax system and will impact investors substantially.
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A key point of the reform is that the tax may be calculated based on the asset value at the reporting date, even if the owner has not sold anything. This effectively creates a system for taxing unrealized gains, prompting criticism from the crypto community.
Investors are considering various responses, including the possibility of relocating to jurisdictions with more favourable tax regimes. The evolution of tax policy in the Netherlands will be closely watched as an indicator of broader European capital taxation trends.
