Environmental impact
Amendments for all entrepreneurs
Yet to come into effect (5)
Only imports of deforestation-free products allowed in EU (EUDR)
Effective date: 30 December 2025Do you import goods from outside the EU? You may have to prove that these products are deforestation-free. As a result of the European Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) you can only...
No more surcharge for disposable plastic cups and containers to go
Effective date: 1 January 2026Do you work in the catering and hospitality industry? The law on single-use plastic for food and drinks to go will change. You will no longer have to charge extra for disposable containers and cups to...
Netting scheme for solar panels ends per 2027
Effective date: 1 January 2027Do you have solar panels for your business and do you sell electricity back to the grid? The netting scheme (salderingsregeling) ends on 1 January 2027. As a small-volume user, you are now allowed to...
CSRD: Sustainability reports mandatory for large companies
Effective date: step-by-step from 2026Do you run a large company? Or do you do business with large companies? From financial year 2026 all listed companies with more than 500 employees must report on sustainability policy and performance....
Blending of biofuel mandatory for inland vessels
Effective date: Not yet knownFuel suppliers for inland vessels must blend a specific percentage of sustainable biofuel. Adding biofuel lowers the carbon emission. The Green Deal on Maritime and Inland Shipping and Ports includes...
Already in effect (2)
Driving heavy sustainable vehicles allowed with B driving licence
Effective date: 1 July 2025Do you or your employee only have B driving licence (regular driving licence)? If you have had your regular driving licence for at least 2 years, you are allowed to drive heavier vehicles. This only...
Added taxable income rate for electric cars up
Effective date: 1 January 2021Do you have an electric company car? As of 1 January 2022, the addition for private use (bijtelling) for electric cars will go up from 12% to 16%. The new private use addition applies to cars with...
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