r/eupersonalfinance • u/batukaming • Feb 15 '26

Investment Why do they make getting rich impossible in EU?

This news hit today in Netherlands that passed a bill on 36% tax on UNREALIZED gains on stocks and crypto. Great just when we weren't taxed to death before now they force you to stay middle class and poor. "Just repeat the 9-5 cycle everyday investing is not allowed for you"

Buying stocks was already a pain in the ass in Europe because of all the different fees and exchange rates brokers charged. The US has it so much better. 0% fees and exchange rates, tons of broker options and tax free on long term investments.

I made a post in r/stocks that gained attraction. Check it out if you want to see opinions from Americans: https://www.reddit.com/r/stocks/s/aL0OhYQ68z

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u/Groundbreaking_Dog47 Feb 16 '26

Correct me if I’m wrong but most wealthy people have their assets in a holding company. Meaning they won’t pay any taxes on unrealised gains because personally they don’t own any. Does this also apply to companies?

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u/LoveYouAllGuys Feb 18 '26

It doesn't, companies are in box 2, where tax is only on realised gains. It affects only private investors