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september 2016 number 12
dutchamdutcham magazinemagazine
A Holiday in Holland and A Holiday in Holland and
what you need to knowwhat you need to know
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The Dutch Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit
Association in accordance to Brazilian laws, founded in 1952,
with the objective to promote and assist trade and investments
between Brazil and the Netherlands, committed to the concept
of open and competetive market economies, respecting social
and environmental sustainability.
To reach such objectives, the Chamber develops
"networking" initiatives, produces publications, organizes
events, and provides services to collective and individual com-
panies, maintaining good relationships with governmental enti-
ties, industrial- and trade organizations as well as other organi-
zations, in both countries.
It self-sustains its organization with membership contribu-
tions, sponsorships and reimbursements of expenses.
Its board of directors is composed of executives who repre-
sent important parties in the bilateral commercial relationship
between Brazil and the Netherlands, regardless of their origin
or nationality.
Its greatest added value is in the strategic, administrative,
legal, fiscal and practical assistance in all other fields to struc-
ture business, whereto it counts on many specialized service
suppliers among its member companies.
For further information, see www.dutcham.com.br
Dutch Brazilian
Chamber of
Commerce
Visits by appointment only
Rua Marquês de Itu, 503 6o andar cj. 62
01223-001 | São Paulo - SP | Brazil
Phone: (+55) 11 3221 5899
E-mail: [email protected]
Rua da Candelária, 09 | Sala 1101
20091-904 | Rio de Janeiro - RJ | Brazil
Phone: (+55) 21 99154 5071
E-mail: [email protected]
BRADUTCH
Delflandlaan 1, 1062 EA
Amsterdam — Netherlands
Phone: (+31) 020 223 2686
E-mail: [email protected]
Rio de Janeiro Branch Office Dutch Representative Office Head Office
www.linkedin.com/in/dutchambrazil
www.facebook.com.br/dutchambrazil
www.dutcham.com.br
Articles
Agenda
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Hans Mulder [email protected]
Marina Fujihara [email protected]
Trainee Journalist/ Art Design Managing Director/ Editor
Articles
Agenda
BROADENING THE NETWORK OF REPRESENTATIVES
A Holiday in Holland and what you need to know
Cultural Perceptions of Foreigners in Rio de Janeiro
Dutcham Members and the Olympics
RFB Defines Profit Margins to be used in the Calculation of Transfer Price
Dutcham and Fenedex Intensify their Coopetarion
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Special Meeting With Rio’S City Hall Candidates 13
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Hans Mulder
Managing Director Magazine Editor
Pollyane dos Reis
Dutch Representative Office
Daniel Duvekot
Management Assistant
Irani Celestino
Management Assistant
Maarten de Haan
Executive Manager
Rio Branch
Marina Fujihara
Trainee Journalist
Magazine Art Designer
Rodrigo Vedovato
Communications and Visuals Rede Digital
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Dutcham is proud to introduce its new representative in Belém – PA, the entrance city to the Amazon in the North of Brazil, being Mr. Han van den Berg (see photo)
Mr. van den Berg was born a farmer´s son, completed Logistic Management at the Windesheim Polytechnic and Business Administration at the Nijenrode University. He worked for Nestlé and the Batavo Cooperative in Paraná, Brazil, before starting his own business in Belém, "Amazonia Business". He may be contacted via [email protected] the phone numbers mentioned below.
BROADENING THE NETWORK OF REPRESENTATIVES
Han van den Berg
Rua João Balbi, Bairro Nazeré
Belém do Pará, Brasil
+55 91 98021 2256
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Events to look forward!
Art in Rotterdam
- The city has many museums, that offer works from renowned masters of Contemporary Art that
count with a special schedule for the next month:
- Kunsthal Museum will also present an exposition dedicated to german photographer Peter
Lindbergh, known for Black &White Fashion Photography from the early 80s. “A Different Vision
on Fashion Photography” brings a more extensive view of the spectacular works from the artist,
with more than 220 photos plus exclusive material such as personal notes, storyboards, props,
polaroids and contact sheets.
From September 10th 2016 to February 12
th of 2017. More info here: http://www.kunsthal.nl/en/
exhibitions/peter-lindbergh/
- At Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum, there’s the celebration of 100th anniversary of Gispen,
famous company for producing steel furniture, exhibiting their most iconic pieces.
From September 10th of 2016 to February 26th of 2017. More info here: http://www.boijmans.nl/
nl/7/kalender/calendaritem/1974/gispen-specials
Music Festivals
- In Haia, there’s the Jazz in de Gracht Festival that takes place on the city canals. The visitors
are able to sit around the banks of the canals and wait for the musicians to go by the river and
present themselves. More info: http://www.holland.com/global/tourism/article/jazz-in-de-gracht-
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A Holiday in Holland and what you need to know
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How to get around
Bikes
The country is characterized by its flat
landscape, short distances, a mild climate
and excellent infrastructure, which makes
biking very popular. The Netherlands
counts with more than 32,000 kilometers of
bike paths around the country, besides the
bike paths, the country also has 30,000
kilometers of well signaled biking routes
networks; the Dutch are used to cyclists in
traffic. It is possible to rent bicycles in many places, including near large train stations, in city
centers, and often at hotels and accommodations as well.
Train
The Railway Network counts with about 400
train stations, making moving around the
country very simple. The Railway network is
extensive and the trains are modern, so even
the longest travels are comfortable. Since
Holland is a relatively small country (even
smaller when comparing it to Brazil), you can
travel from Amsterdam to Utrecht in just 30
minutes, for example.
Like Brazilian historical train station Luz, the
Netherlands also has historical stations such
as Haarlem. Even more similarly to Brazil’s modern train line, the Yellow Line, Holland counts
with big stations like the already mentioned Amsterdam and Utrecht. Also, likewise Brazil, it is
possible to take bicycles to trains, but it is only allowed outside peak hours (9am to 4:30pm and
after 6pm), to take a bicycle along the train travels, it is also necessary to buy a bicycle day ticket
at a NS ticketing machine, which costs 6 euros. Your bicycle can be stored in the indicated areas
on the train, which you can recognize by the bicycle label on the train’s side.
Important Info! The weather Being a coastal country, the Netherlands has a typical moderate marine climate; meaning that it’s
not too cold even during the winter but not too warm during the summer, and due to the sea’s
influence, there’s always the possibility of rain. Keep that in mind when planning your trip!
Passports & Visa Entering Holland usually requires only a valid passport. The Dutch Embassy or Consulate may be checked whether there is a need for a visa, the Embassy should also be contacted by candidates of Netherlands Working Holiday Visa, where they’ll provide the necessary forms.
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Credit Cards
All major credit cards are
accepted widely, but not
everywhere. Cash-on-card
services are available from
selected American Express,
Diners Club, MasterCard and
VisaCard addresses. These cards
are also accepted by all GWK
currency exchange outlets and Change Express Offices.
Tipping
In The Netherlands, Value Added Tax and service charges are included in
check in hotels, restaurants, shops and taxis. Tips for extra service are
always appreciated but not required. It is customary to give taxi drivers and
waiters a tip of about 10 percent. Many public restrooms have an attendant
who is usually tipped EUR 0,50.
ATMs
Dutch ATMS accept most credit
cards, even the smallest villages
offer many ATMS that operate 24
hours per day
Banking Hours
Most banks and post offices are open
from Monday to Friday between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m. Only major banks and post offices are open on Saturday.
GWK Travelex is open every day of the week. Most GWK Travelex offices
are located nearby train and bus stations.
Changing Money
You can exchange money at banks, post offices and exchange offices in
Holland. Many hotels also offer this facility. And, of course, you can easily get
money with your debit card from one of the many ATMs located throughout
Holland.
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Cultural Perceptions of Foreigners in Rio de Janeiro
The Director Brazil of our Member-company Atlas Professionals, Mr. Joris Steinberg offers copies of the Cultural Study he conducted during seven months at the COPPEAD Graduate School of Business of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro as part of his MBA study to other Dutcham members and interested parties. His research can be used for foreigners planning to come to Rio de Janeiro for an international working experience, Brazilians, and companies based in Brazil in order to learn about possible difficulties that may occur as a cause of cultural differences, as the Study addresses not only the Brazilian Culture but also the country’s Organizational Culture and how it differs from what foreigners may be used to.
Copies are available for purchase on the following link: https://www.vivaletra.com/store/gb/book/cultural-perceptions-of-foreigners-working-in-rio-de-janeiro/isbn/978-3-659-81535-5
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Dutcham Members and the Olympics
On August 5th, Brazil hosted the biggest sports celebration in the world, The Olympics, which
finished on 21st of the same month. Now on September we have the Paralympics, which started
on 8th. Celebrating the world’s best athletes, we would also give praise to our member
companies, who helped with many different aspects.
Arcadis, for example, managed the Olympic Park project, the Park is known as “The Heart of the
Rio Games of 2016” and it’s the main stage for the competitions. It will hold 16 olympic sports.
After the Olympics, the Park will be transformed into a sports complex and educational facility for
the Rio students and athletes.
Philips, on other hand, announced back in June the completion of four major public lighting
projects for Rio de Janeiro, as the city improves its infrastructure; “As the global leader in lighting
we are excited to partner with Rio de Janeiro in preparing the city for its international visitors
while at the same time providing a lasting legacy to its growing population for the years to come.
The improvements LED lighting delivers, such as increased safety and reduced energy bills, are
enabling the city to tackle economic, environmental and social issues at the same time,” states
Yoon Young Kim, General Manager, Philips Lighting Brazil.
The new port area and two highways get a LED makeover
The port region, called Porto Maravilha, was revitalized by Concessionária Porto Novo.
As part of the renovation project, the area was fitted with 750 of Philips GreenVision
Xceed LED, which will provide up to 50 percent energy savings compared to
conventional lighting. In addition to this technology, both tunnels in the region have been
equipped with Philips LED Tunnel BWP350 lighting fixtures, which ensure safe lighting
levels for drivers.
The entire LED lighting system installed at the Port is managed by Philips CityTouch, a
connected street lighting system that is integrated with the Operation Control Center
(CCO) of Concessionária Porto Novo, enabling remote monitoring and control of each
individual light point and scheduling of maintenance. The system also enables remote
adjustment of lighting levels according to the specific needs of the area, which
significantly reduces electricity consumption.
Arco Metropolitano, a highway around the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro that
connects the Itaboraí region to the Itaguaí Port, has been equipped with 4,360 Philips
GreenVision Xceed Solar lighting fixtures. Each luminaire has an integrated solar panel,
which converts sunlight into electricity and provides a sustainable lighting option. Philips
Lighting participated in this project in partnership with Kyocera Solar, a company
specialized in manufacturing and distribution of solar electric energy solutions.
Another important highway Elevado do Joá, located in the western part of the city and
connecting Largo da Barra to São Conrado, uses 986 Philips FlowBase LED tunnel lights
and 369 Philips GreenVision Xceed lights to reduce energy consumption and to provide
uniform and efficient lighting in the four tunnels along the road.
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Brought to you by Gaia Silva Gaede & Associados
RFB DEFINES PROFIT MARGINS TO BE USED IN THE CALCULATION OF TRANSFER PRICE
In May 2016, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Office (RFB) published tax ruling 63 on the application of the profit margins to be used in the calculation of the transfer price using the Resale Price Method – RPM.
In order to calculate the parameter price by this method, the law establishes presumed profit margins (from 20% to 40%) that are determined depending on the industry. In order to clarify a doubt about which “industry” should be used (taxpayer/importer or domestic purchaser of the goods), RFB clarified that the criteria to determine the profit margin used in RPM is the industry of the taxpayer/importer, not that of the domestic purchaser.
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DUTCHAM AND FENEDEX INTENSIFY THEIR
COOPERATION
Fenedex, the Dutch Association of Exporters, and Dutcham, will further expand
their cooperation. Fenedex offers companies support, advice, education and
training in international business. To celebrate this, we offer Dutcham members the
latest edition of “Globe Magazine”, the expert magazine on export related subjects.
Interested parties may just send an e-mail to [email protected] For more
information about Fenedex, please visit www.fenedex.nl
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SEPTEMBER
SPECIAL MEETING WITH
RIO’S CITY HALL CANDIDATES
LOCAL: LA MAISON (AV. PRES. ANTONIO CARLOS, 58, 11º ANDAR - CENTRO) TIME: 08H30 TO 12H00
SAVE THE DATE
The Chambers of Commerce of German , Belgium and Luxembourg, France, Holland, Italy, Portugal and the United Kingdom are pleased to invite to a meeting with the candidates for the Hall of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The goal is to present ideas, projects and solutions for the current challenges of our city, focusing on proposals to stimulate economic recovery and companies headquartered here.
The following themes will be discussed:
Investments and attractive to industries and companies to establish their operations in the city.
How to maintain the positive visibility created by the Olympics?
Investments in the infrastructure of the municipality as a way to make it more attractive location for companies.
Measures to assist the State implement actions aimed at public safety, sustainability and urban mobility.
We are at your disposal for any clarification through [email protected] email or by phone (21) 2220-1015. Soon, more information about the candidates participating.
Chamber’s Members: R$ 100 | Non-members: R$ 150
IINSCRIPTIONS: HTTPS://CCFB-RJ.CIVIDESK.COM/CIVICRM/EVENT/INFO?RESET=1&ID=243&LCMESSAGES=PT_BR
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Become a Dutcham
Member About Dutcham:
The Dutch Brazilian Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization to Brazilian law,
founded in 1952 and registered under tax number CNPJ 61.786.638/0001-94. It has a
Board of Directors elected by General Assembly, and Advisory Boards in both Brazil and
The Netherlands. Its function is to promote and assist trade and investments between Bra-
zil and the Netherlands.
About membership:
Membership is voluntary. People may apply for inclusion in the mailing list free of charge
and receive monthly electronic newsletters and invitations for some events. This mailing-
list, however, is frequently updated and filtered down, while participation in events for non-
members may depend on available places.
Acceptance of membership is subject to approval by the board of directors, and is limited
to companies that adopt high standards of business conduct and appropriate social behav-
ior.
If interested in becoming a Dutcham Member, please send an email to [email protected]
Sustaining Members:
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Membership offers the following advantages:
Inclusion in Dutcham’s Web-site, with link
Preferential indications, introductions and reference supply
Free copies of all Dutcham publications
Preferential invitation for editorial contributions
Voting power at member assemblies and candidature for (Advisory)
Board positions through Dutcham’s “ranking system”
Invitation to all events, including the ones limited to members
Free yearly membership certificate upon request
Free assistance in most issues related to bilateral trade and invest-
ments
25% discount on all services, advertisements or sponsorship fees
Discounts for several intra-member services and events
Sustaining membership offers the following advantages, on top of the
above:
Special package deals covering all initiatives
Mentioning of honor in all Dutcham publications
Electronic banner with link on the opening page of Dutcham’s web-
site
Physical banner with logo placed at all Dutcham events
Automatic candidacy for board positions
Divulgation in Dutcham’s social media such as LinkedIn and Face-
book.
Membership benefits:
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