Published March 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Heavier tax burden on energy utilities in the Netherlands

  • 1. Arthur Andersen, Amsterdam (Netherlands)

Description

In order for the energy market to develop into a market with business economical starting points, competition and free access the Dutch Electric Power Law is revised. Part of the Energy Distribution Law (WED, abbreviated in Dutch) came into effect February 1, 1997. The WED also has far-going fiscal consequences for the energy market and people working in that market. The companies have to pay corporation taxes, are not allowed to activate goodwill and to deduct environmental investments anymore. 2 figs

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Dutch)
Zwaardere belastingdruk op energiebedrijven

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Energietechniek
Journal Volume
75
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 156-158.
ISSN
0927-6629

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
28050780
Subject category
S29: ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY AND ECONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
LEGAL ASPECTS; NETHERLANDS; PUBLIC UTILITIES; TAXES
Descriptors DEC
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; EUROPE; WESTERN EUROPE