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European capital gains tax reforms

Overview

European nations are navigating shifts in investment taxation. Belgium has implemented a new capital gains tax for private investors, effective January 1, 2026. This system utilizes a ‘photo’ mechanism to establish the value of existing investment positions as of December 31, 2025, to prevent taxing gains accumulated prior to the new law. The structure includes a general rate of approximately 10%, while ‘internal capital gains’ are subject to a higher rate of 33%.

In the Netherlands, Finance Minister Eelco Heinen has proposed a reform to transition from taxing unrealized increases in value to a tax on realized capital gains. This proposal aims to resolve the ‘Box 3’ tax debate and improve the national investment climate, though the initiative faces potential hurdles due to political uncertainty regarding parliamentary majorities and coalition cohesion.

Entities

Eelco Heinen · Netherlands · VVD · Dick Jetten · Dick Schoof

Timeline

4 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Netherlands: Finance Minister proposes capital gains tax reform amid coalition uncertainty
Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen proposes a shift to realized capital gains taxation to boost investment, while Prime Minister Jetten faces ongoing challenges in securing parliamentary majorities.
20 days ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Belgium implements new capital gains tax for private investors
Belgium's new capital gains tax, effective 2026, uses a December 2025 valuation 'photo' to set new cost prices. Rates vary, including 10% for general gains and 33% for internal capital gains.

Sources

jubel.be · legalnews.be · nos.nl · vastgoedinsider.nl