Tax relief for investing in European companies via the Einstein account
Official title: Wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van het Wetboek van de inkomstenbelastingen 1992 met het oog op de toekenning van een belastingvermindering voor investeringen via een Einstein-beleggersrekening in Europese small- en midcapaandelen en in Europese aandelen-ETF's.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- The bill introduces the 'Einstein account', offering a 40% tax reduction on investments in European small and mid-cap shares or European equity funds.
- The measure is aimed at retail investors who want to save and invest for themselves, their children, or other relatives through an approved financial institution.
- You can deposit up to 1,200 euros per year per account with tax relief, capital gains are exempt, and funds can be withdrawn tax-free at retirement or to buy a home.
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How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.