Iris Sijtsma Senior Tax Advisor
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Personal quote / view
VAT and customs regulations are constantly changing. I like to strive for the correct and optimal application of laws and regulations in this changing landscape. I have been doing this at Forvis Mazars since 2015 for companies in various sectors. As a broadly oriented advisor within the VAT and customs practice, I like to think along with clients about the possibilities within the outlined frameworks.
Specialist experience
- As a tax advisor, I deal with VAT and customs advice. Within this specialism I have a broad focus on all facets of VAT and customs practice in the Netherlands and the EU. I advise companies in the context of both national and international situations
Specific client experience
- With my knowledge and experience, I assist companies in the entire field of VAT and customs, regarding the movement of goods and services
- For example, I advise companies on the correct and optimal flow of goods in international goods traffic. Hereby I assist from the moment of import into the EU until the delivery to the final customer. In this context, I am responsible for advising on VAT and customs as well as VAT compliance in the Netherlands
- Specific VAT regulations apply when providing services to consumers across the EU. This may also involve simplifications. I also advise companies in that context on the most optimal situation from a VAT perspective for the specific activities
Education and work experience
- 2010 - 2014 | University of Amsterdam | Tax law/tax law
- 2010 - 2014 | University of Amsterdam | Fiscal Economics
- 2014 - 2015 | University of Amsterdam | Master Fiscal Economics
- 2015 - 2018 | Dutch Association of Tax Advisers
- 2015 - 2024 | Mazars | Tax Advisor VAT and customs
- 2021 - 2022 | EFS European Fiscal Studies (EUR) | Postmaster EU Customs law
- 2024 - present | Forvis Mazars | Tax Advisor VAT and customs
Additional positions
- Member of the NOB (Dutch Association of Tax Advisers)