History of the Netherlands as a Tax Haven, 1914-1996 - Tijn van Beurden - ebook

The Dutch tax haven is much older than most would assume and has undergone several stages of development. It arose during World War I, when foreign capital refugees and German companies started to take advantage of existing facilities such as banking secrecy and numbered bank accounts. During the interwar period, the Dutch and Swiss tax havens became the most important in Europe. Due to international tensions and the threat of war a lot of flight capital left the Netherlands, mainly to the United States. That meant the downfall of the Dutch tax haven. Just after World War II, the Dutch government abolished banking secrecy. Therefore, the pre-war tax haven could not be re-established, since it was largely based on secrecy. But through a growing tax treaty network, a generous participation exemption, and attractive tax rulings, the Netherlands was able to develop into one of the most important tax havens for companies. This is the first archive-based study that covers the complete

EN - Despite having travelled all over the world, photographer Albert Dros has never lost his fascination with his native country of the Netherlands. He strives to capture and show the beauty of his homeland through his lens and vision. On his photographical odyssey he has captured the mood, colours and romance of his homeland. The stunning images in this book showcase the diverse and enchanting aspects of the Netherlands - from the iconic windmills and tulips to the purple heathlands and serene riverscapes, and from the charming towns and villages to the wild nature. The Beauty of the Netherlands is the culmination of a decade of work by an internationally acclaimed photographer who shows a Netherlands that will amaze and delight anyone who sees it. NL - Hoewel vooraanstaand landschapsfotograaf Albert Dros de hele wereld over reist op zoek naar mooie beelden, blijft Nederland zijn favoriete onderwerp om te fotograferen. De schoonheid van zijn eigen land in beeld brengen, dat is zijn

Food Atlas of the Netherlands laat zien hoe de voedselvoorziening van Nederland aan het begin van de 21e eeuw is georganiseerd. Gebruikmakend van gegevens uit onomstreden bronnen brengen we in kaart wat er allemaal gebeurt voordat voedsel op ons bord belandt, van grond tot mond.

EN - Despite having travelled all over the world, photographer Albert Dros has never lost his fascination with his native country of the Netherlands. He strives to capture and show the beauty of his homeland through his lens and vision. On his photographical odyssey he has captured the mood, colours and romance of his homeland. The stunning images in this book showcase the diverse and enchanting aspects of the Netherlands – from the iconic windmills and tulips to the purple heathlands and serene riverscapes, and from the charming towns and villages to the wild nature.   The Beauty of the Netherlands is the culmination of a decade of work by an internationally acclaimed photographer who shows a Netherlands that will amaze and delight anyone who sees it.     NL - Hoewel vooraanstaand landschapsfotograaf Albert Dros de hele wereld over reist op zoek naar mooie beelden, blijft Nederland zijn favoriete onderwerp om te fotograferen. De schoonheid van zijn eigen land in beeld brengen, dat is…

This book presents a global overview of the key events and themes in Dutch history and culture: a choice of fifty key topics, or 'windows' into the country. Fifty important people, inventions and events which together show how the Netherlands has developed into the country that it is now. At the back of the book, there is an overview of the fifty 'windows', grouped in seven themes. This is an excellent introduction for anyone who would like to make an acquaintance with this low country by the sea.

Prince Bernhard of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is a man who had relationships with almost all the famous people of the 20th century. A person who has made a great contribution to world politics, as well as to the development of the world economy, culture, science and nature conservation. In this edition, the reader will get acquainted with the most interesting episodes in the life of Prince Bernhard, his close relationship with the cavalry colonel Alexis Panchoulidzew, who was his mentor, adviser and companion throughout his life. Interest is enhanced by the fact that the narrative is based on documentary materials. It tells an interesting story, hitherto unknown to the general public. The author of the book, Artchil Djavakhadze, researches materials on the history of Georgia in the libraries and archives of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He translated and published the historical work of Nicolaes Witsen, which tells about the history and culture of Georgia, from ancient times to

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