A Gift Affidavit is a crucial document in Dutch property and tax law, used to formally document and verify the voluntary transfer of assets or property without consideration. This document is particularly important in the Netherlands due to specific requirements under the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek) and gift tax regulations (Successiewet 1956). The Gift Affidavit serves multiple purposes: it provides clear evidence of the donor's intention, helps establish the date of transfer for tax purposes, and creates a formal record of the transaction. It's commonly used in family wealth transfers, charitable donations, and estate planning. The document becomes especially critical when the gift value exceeds certain thresholds requiring notarial intervention or when specific tax exemptions are being claimed. The affidavit typically includes detailed information about the parties, comprehensive description of the gifted property, declarations regarding the voluntary nature of the transfer, and acknowledgments of tax obligations.

1. Identification of Parties: Full legal names, addresses, and identification details of the donor and recipient

2. Statement of Purpose: Clear declaration that this is an affidavit regarding a gift transfer

3. Gift Description: Detailed description of the gift including value, characteristics, and any identifying information

4. Declaration of Voluntary Transfer: Statement confirming the gift is made voluntarily, without coercion or consideration

5. Ownership Confirmation: Donor's declaration of full ownership and right to transfer the gifted property

6. Delivery Details: Information about when and how the gift was or will be transferred

7. Tax Acknowledgment: Statement acknowledging gift tax obligations and responsibility for tax reporting

8. Date and Location: When and where the affidavit is executed

9. Execution: Signature blocks for the donor and any required witnesses