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No article 17 for Entertainers and Sportpersons in new tax treaty between Cyprus and the Netherlands

18-06-2021

On June 1, 2021, a new tax treaty has been concluded between Cyprus and the Netherlands. Special is that no Article 17 (Entertainers and Sportpersons) has been included.

Sportspersons, entertainers and taxing the digital economy

25-03-2021

In the article "Sportspersons, entertainers and taxing the digital economy" in the magazine Sports Law & Taxation, Michelle Klootwijk and Dick Molenaar have compared the international tax rules of both businesses with each other. They found interesting comparisons and described how both sides can learn from each other to remove or avoid tax obstacles.

After the Brexit: work permits needed for artists and sportspersons?

03-02-2021

The UK has left the EU per 1 January 2021. They have reached an agreement, which approves visa free travel for up to 6 months, but does not specify anything about work permits. What is needed for artists and sportspersons from both sides? A list of countries has been added in the download paper.

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IAMA publication: Dutch ensemble in the UK, VAT on the performance fee? >21-11-2019

IAEL book: Keeping It Honest: Transparancey and Legal Issues in The Entertainment Industry >26-08-2019

The Emergence of Esports - Bulletin for International Taxation >26-02-2019

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