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SUMMARY:SEMINAR in Tokyo (1): Navigating Logistics Taxation in the Netherlands - Key Insights for International Businesses
DESCRIPTION:To coincide with the visit to Japan of a delegation from the the Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC)\, and Schiphol Airport\, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) is organizing a seminar to explain the latest logistics landscape and tax system in the Netherlands. This event is aimed at Japanese companies considering future business operations in Europe as well as those already established there. We will provide an overview of the evolving logistics environment—crucial for business operations in the Netherlands\, a country that holds a unique position as an EU distribution hub—alongside details on the Dutch tax system. \n  \nDate & Time: 16:00～19:00\, Tuesday\, 15 September 2026\nVenue: The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands\, Deshima Lounge （Access）*No parking space is available \n  \nApply here *Application Deadline: Wednesday\, 9 September \nClick here for information in Japanese. \n  \nWho Should Attend (Recommended for):\n\nFor Japanese companies considering entering or expanding business into the European market\nFor Japanese companies that are already conducting business in the European market or plan to do so\nFor Japanese companies that have not yet established a local subsidiary or a permanent establishment in the Netherlands (e.g.\, through exports/imports)\n\n  \nWe hope this seminar proves valuable to Japanese companies. \n  \n  \n～　Program　～\n  \n\n\n\n15:30-\nRegistration and walk-in\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n16:00-\n■ Opening speech & Trends of Japanese Companies in the Netherlands\n\nNetherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA)\nMr. Edo de Ronde\, Executive Director for Japan\n\n\n\n\n  \nWith extensive experience in the finance industry and deep knowledge of Asian markets\, Edo de Ronde has served as the NFIA’s Executive Director for Japan since 2024\, following his tenure as the Regional Executive Director for the Middle East and North Africa. At the NFIA\, he collaborates with partners in the “Invest in Holland” network to support foreign companies in establishing operations and making direct investments (FDI) in the Netherlands. In this presentation\, he will explain why Japanese companies continue to choose the Netherlands as a hub for expanding their business into Europe and beyond. Currently\, approximately 600 Japanese companies operate over 900 locations in the Netherlands\, creating around 52\,000 jobs. While European headquarters and logistics centers remain key\, recent years have seen growing investment in R&D facilities—particularly in the deep-tech\, agri-food\, and life sciences & healthcare sectors—and Edo de Ronde will outline these latest trends and future investment opportunities. \n  \n\n\n\n\n16:10-\n■ The Netherlands Logistics Outlook 2026\n\nHolland International Distribution Council (HIDC)\, Invest in Holland\nMr. Jasper Eggebeen\, Senior Manager of Business Development\n\n\n\n  \nJasper Eggebeen has spent a decade working in supply chain-related roles—spanning product management\, marketing\, sales\, and business development—at a Dutch logistics service provider. He currently oversees business development for the Asia-Oceania region at the Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC). At HIDC\, he collaborates with the Dutch government and the logistics industry to assist foreign companies in establishing or restructuring their supply chains with the Netherlands as a base. In this presentation\, he will provide an overview of the latest developments in the Dutch logistics sector and discuss key trends such as supply chain innovation\, sustainability\, digitalization\, infrastructure\, and international trade. He will also highlight the Netherlands’ strengths as a premier European logistics hub and outline new opportunities and future prospects for companies aiming to optimize their supply chains in Europe. \n  \n\n\n\n\n16:30-\n■ Connecting Japanese excellence with Europe’s opportunities\n\nRoyal Schiphol Group\nMr. Eduard Molkenboer\, Head of Cargo \n\n\n\n  \nEduard Molkenboer\, a veteran of the international logistics industry with over 35 years of experience—including senior management roles at DHL Supply Chain and DHL Express—assumed the role of Head of Cargo at Royal Schiphol Group in 2025. He is driving a new cargo strategy that integrates extensive logistics expertise\, a customer-centric approach\, and innovation. In this presentation\, he will outline the role of Schiphol Airport—one of the world’s leading air cargo hubs—as a logistics gateway connecting Japan and Europe\, and explain the latest strategies centered on logistics ecosystems and digital innovation. He will also highlight initiatives that support the competitiveness and sustainable growth of Europe-Asia supply chains by handling high-value\, time-critical cargo\, such as advanced technology products\, semiconductors\, life sciences\, healthcare goods\, and pharmaceuticals. \n  \n\n\n\n\n16:50-\n■ Strategic VAT optimization via Dutch Fiscal Representation\n\nLonden & Van Holland\nMr. Rakesh Ghirah\, Partner Indirect Tax | Tax lawyer\n\n\n\n  \nAfter obtaining a Master of Laws degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam and gaining extensive practical experience at the Dutch Ministry of Finance\, the Dutch tax authorities\, and accounting firms\, Rakesh Ghirah provides support and advice on complex tax matters—particularly regarding VAT and RETT (Real Estate Transfer Tax)—to a wide range of clients\, from mid-sized enterprises to multinational corporations. In this presentation\, he will explain the tax advantages the Netherlands offers as a hub for international supply chains amidst evolving global trade regulations. Specifically\, he will introduce the mechanisms and benefits of the General Fiscal Representation (GFR) and the VAT deferral scheme (Article 23)\, demonstrating how Japanese companies can utilize these systems to optimize their logistics operations for Europe. He will outline how these schemes enable efficient customs clearance and smooth distribution within Europe while minimizing the burden of upfront VAT payments\, all without the need to establish a local subsidiary. \n  \n\n\n\n\n17:10-\n■ Methods for Controlling CBAM\n(related Cost Exposure)\n\nACT Solutions Japan\nMr. Ryuto Kira\, Corporate Sales Lead – Japan\n\n\n\n  \nRyuto Kira joined the ACT Group in 2024 after a career that included working in grain and dry bulk shipping trading at Marubeni Corporation and a stint at a foreign-owned tech company. He currently supports companies in formulating and executing decarbonization strategies through environmental products—such as carbon credits and renewable energy certificates—and decarbonization solutions leveraging digital platforms. In this presentation\, he will explain the latest proposed regulatory amendments regarding the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and their impact on corporate CBAM costs. He will also introduce practical hedging and management techniques to address the risks of cost fluctuations associated with CBAM. \n  \n\n\n\n\n17:30-\nQ&A\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:40-\nBreak & layout change\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n17:50-\nNetworking & Drinks\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n19:00-\nClosing\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n  \n～　Information　～\n\nAll times are listed in JST.\nProgram details are subject to change without notice.\nWhile the seminar will be conducted primarily in English\, we plan to provide access to a simultaneous interpretation application.\nThis seminar will not be streamed online simultaneously on the day of the event.\nThe organizers may take photographs or videos for use in communication activities across our owned media channels (such as social media and newsletters).\nPlease note that we may decline registrations or limit the number of participants from the same company or organization due to operational reasons—such as applications exceeding capacity—or if an applicant is deemed unsuitable for the event’s purpose.\n\n【Co-hosted by】 Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA)、Invest in Holland Network: Holland International Distribution Council (HIDC)\n【Cooperation with】 Schiphol Airport、Londen & van Holland、ACT Group\n【Supported by】 The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands、Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)\n【Contact】 NFIA　E: contact-us@nfia-japan.com \n  \nRegarding the Handling of Personal Information\nPersonal information provided on the application form—such as your name\, company name\, and job title—will be used for purposes including seminar registration\, participant management\, and the provision of information regarding future seminars\, events\, newsletters\, and other services. Please note that this information may be shared with the companies and organizations collaborating on this seminar. Please refer to the respective websites of these organizations for their privacy policies. \n 
URL:https://investinholland.com/event/seminar-in-tokyo-1-navigating-logistics-taxation-in-the-netherlands-key-insights-for-international-businesses/
LOCATION:Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Japan\, 3-6-3 Shibakoen\, Minatoku\, Tokyo\, 105-0011\, Japan
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