Jaap Fox is an experienced Dutch tax lawyer specialising in corporate restructurings, VAT, real estate transfer tax and cross-border taxation. He advises companies, non-profit organisations and directors-major shareholders on complex tax matters, combining technical expertise with practical, commercially focused solutions.
Jaap studied tax law at the University of Amsterdam. He gained experience at the Tax Division of the Amsterdam District Court and KPMG Meijburg & Co, but foremost at Riverlane Tax lawyers. His background combines tax advisory services and transactional expertise.
In 2003, Jaap co-founded Riverlane. As a partner, he focuses on providing clients with direct access to senior-level tax advice and integrated legal and financial solutions.
Jaap advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisations, international restructuring, VAT, real estate transfer tax and tax aspects of property transactions. His expertise combines tax law with corporate law to deliver effective and compliant structures.
Jaap works with Dutch and international businesses, real estate investors, owner-managed companies and non-profit organisations. His approach is hands-on, technically rigorous and commercially driven, with an emphasis on clear advice and practical implementation.
With decades of experience in Dutch tax law, Jaap provides strategic advice on complex transactions, cross-border tax matters and dealings with the Dutch tax authorities. His focus is on delivering reliable, tailored and commercially viable tax solutions.
Maak de koppen consistenterVoeg een zakelijke afsluitende call-to-action toeJaap Fox is a Dutch tax lawyer who studied tax law at the University of Amsterdam. He has worked in the Tax Division of the Amsterdam District Court, at KPMG Meijburg & Co, and at a medium-sized tax consultancy. In 2003 he co-founded Fox & Suurenbroek (now Riverlane). His experience combines public-sector tax practice, litigation awareness and private-sector advisory work. Riverlane is the rebranded successor to Fox & Suurenbroek, where Jaap is a partner and helps shape a partner-led, integrated tax and corporate advisory approach.
He specializes in VAT (omzetbelasting), transfer tax (overdrachtsbelasting), corporate reorganisations, cross-border restructuring, tax aspects of mergers & acquisitions, property-transaction tax issues and expatriate taxation including the 30% ruling.
He advises companies, non-profit organisations, directors-major-shareholders and owner-managed firms across sectors with notable work in real estate, international groups, and employers managing inbound or outbound staff.
The Dutch tax environment features a multi-rate VAT system, specific transfer-tax rules on property and internationally oriented regimes such as the 30% ruling, and evolving EU and OECD standards. Specialist advice helps manage compliance, preserve value in restructurings and reduce audit and cross-border risks.
His approach is hands-on, commercially grounded and technically rigorous, combining partner-level attention with pragmatic drafting and implementable solutions. The firm’s compact structure ensures senior advisers are directly involved, reducing hand-offs and improving predictability for clients.
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