Gert is part of Tiberghien‘s Indirect Tax Team and specialises in all aspects of indirect tax, with a predominant focus on VAT from national, international and European perspectives. Gert advises both corporate and private clients and also assists in VAT reporting obligations (VAT declaration, intra-community declaration etc.).

Furthermore, Gert also focuses on the new tax and compliance challenges imposed on companies active in the digital industry, including the digital service tax, online marketplace liability rules and related reporting requirements. The latter in close cooperation with a leading Dutch tax firm as well as various other international practices.

Finally, Gert is also a speaker at various VAT seminars.

Services

• Indirect Tax | VAT

Areas of Expertise

• VAT Compliance
• VAT and E-commerce
• VAT and international trade (including customs law)
• Customs and excise law
• Digital services tax
• Taxing the digital economy (DAC7, DAC8, CESOP, etc.)

Education

Specialisation Programme in Customs and Excise
University of Antwerp, 2019

Master in Law
KU Leuven, 2012

Languages

English, Dutch, French

Professional Experience

• Since 2013: Tiberghien
• 2012 – 2013: VAT advisor at KPMG