Art. IX Verdrag tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden en de Europese Politiedienst (Europol) betreffende de zetel van Europol, Exemption from taxes and duties for Europol and its property

Verdrag tussen het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden en de Europese Politiedienst (Europol) betreffende de zetel van Europol

1. Within the scope of its official activities, Europol, its assets, income and other property shall be exempt from all direct taxes, whether levied by national, provincial or local authorities.

2. Within the scope of its official activities, Europol shall be exempt from:

a) motor vehicle tax;

b) tax on passenger motor vehicles and motorcycles (BPM);

c) value added tax paid on goods and services supplied on a recurring basis or involving considerable expenditure;

d) excise duties included in the price of alcoholic beverages and hydrocarbons such as fuel oils and motor fuels;

e) import taxes and duties;

f) real property transfer tax;

g) insurance tax;

h) any other taxes and duties of a substantially similar character as the taxes provided for in this paragraph, imposed by the Netherlands subsequently to the date of signature of this Agreement.

3. The exemption provided for in paragraphs 2, sub c, d, f, g and h of this Article may be granted by way of a refund.

4. Goods acquired or imported under the terms set out in paragraph 2 of this article shall not be sold, let out, given away or otherwise disposed of, except in accordance with conditions agreed upon with the Government.

5. No exemption will be granted in respect of taxes and duties which represent charges for specific services rendered.