The Netherlands’ new Conservative Coalition government has confirmed that it will apply a two-step approach to raising income taxes generated by gambling businesses.
[Tuesday] afternoon, following the customary processions of Prinsjesdag (Prince’s Day), Netherlands Finance Minister Eelco Heinen and Prime Minister Dick Schoof presented the Budget 2025 to the Kamer.
As anticipated, the Budget confirmed that the Coalition will increase income taxes on gambling businesses from 30.5% to 37.8%.
However, the Ministry of Finance will implement its income tax hike in two steps, applying an increase to 34.2% in 2025 and 37.8% in 2026. The two-tiered approach considers “industry adjustments” to allow gambling businesses time to stabilize their accounts under the new tax system.
