Netherlands: Technology

As of 1 January 2026, the Dutch public sector has introduced a broader and more stringent framework for information security in government contracts.

The Bureau for Investment Screening (Bureau Toetsing Investeringen, "BTI") recently updated its guideline ‘Being active in sensitive technology' that focuses...

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The Dutch government has announced a significant expansion of its foreign direct investment screening regime, adding six new technology categories to the list of "sensitive technologies" subject to mandatory notification requirements. These additions reflect growing concerns about technological competition and national security risks associated with emerging technologies that could be weaponized or create strategic dependencies.

The Netherlands is poised to dramatically expand its foreign direct investment screening regime by adding six highly sensitive technology categories—including biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology...

On 20 April 2026, the Dutch government published a draft Implementation Act setting out the national governance structure for AI supervision under the AI Act.

Crypto M&A transactions demand comprehensive due diligence beyond traditional legal and financial analysis, with regulatory compliance, tax reporting, governance, cybersecurity and licensing requirements emerging as critical value drivers. This leaflet examines ten essential areas that buyers, investors and crypto businesses must evaluate when preparing for or executing crypto M&A transactions in Europe, drawing on integrated law and tax expertise.

MiCAR introduces two distinct pathways for entities seeking to offer crypto-asset services in the EU: a comprehensive CASP license for new entrants and a streamlined notification procedure for already-regulated financial institutions. While the notification route promises faster market access, practical experience reveals that Dutch regulators demand the same rigorous documentation standards regardless of which path an applicant chooses.

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published an opinion advising national competent authorities (NCAs) under the Revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) on the supervisory approach to be taken once...