Our story
Our firm was founded in September 2024 by a team of professionals, that worked together for 10 years, with deep expertise in operational tax, combining decades of in-house and Big4 experience. We saw a gap in the market: no firm was solely dedicated to the intricate and evolving field of operational tax. Recognizing this need, we set out to create a firm that focuses exclusively on this area.
Our mission is to make life easier for our clients by making complex operational tax legislation digestible and fun. We are committed to delivering practical, expert advice and project or execution support to help you navigate the complexities of the operational tax landscape with confidence.
Our team
Robert Jan Meindersma
I’m Robert Jan Meindersma, a tax adviser with over two decades of experience in operational taxes. I began my career in 2003 as an in-house tax adviser at a global asset manager, where I handled VAT, fund structuring, wage taxes, and operational taxes such as the EU Savings Directive and the U.S. Qualified Intermediary regime.
During my 16 years with Big4 firms, I specialized further in operational taxes, serving clients across the financial services industry, family offices, digital platforms (DAC7), multinationals, SMEs (DAC6 mandatory disclosure rules), and crypto asset service providers (DAC8).
My experience spans both large-scale projects and hands-on, in-house work with clients. I firmly believe that a solution isn’t complete until it’s fully implemented—bridging the gap between strategy and execution is key to real success.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing field hockey and spending time with my family. Our office is located in my hometown, Rotterdam.
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Roderick Hermans
My name is Roderick Hermans, and I’ve spent my career in the world of operational tax for banks and private equity firms, specializing in areas like FATCA, CRS, and withholding taxes. I started my financial services career with a large U.S. custody bank responsible for the operational tax for large pension funds. I gained a lot of deep industry operational tax experience which I further extended during my almost 10 years with PwC focussing on the banking, asset management and family office sectors. I even took my expertise across the pond, spending 1,5 years navigating New York’s financial sector (and discovering the best food along the way).
Whether it was expert questions or getting hands-on during client secondments, I’ve always kept operational tax practical and explainable, ensuring businesses stay on the right side of tax regulations.
Now back in Utrecht, I balance setting up a new tax boutique with the chaos of family life alongside my wife and our four kids.
Ralph van Melick
I'm Ralph van Melick, an operational tax advisor with more than 10 years of experience in the financial sector. After a brief start in the Dutch Caribbean, I spent nine years at PwC Netherlands. I hold a Master's degree in Tax Law from Leiden University, supplemented by specialized courses in U.S. International Tax.
My work focuses exclusively on withholding tax and information reporting regimes such as FATCA, CRS, and U.S. withholding tax, including the Qualified Intermediary regime. I have worked on-site with major banks and advised large and family-owned investment firms, often across multiple jurisdictions. I enjoy translating complex tax analysis into practical, scalable solutions. I also like hosting training sessions. Our boutique gives me the room to do all of this. It is also a place to grow and innovate, and I spend much of my time on product and solution development.
Outside of work, I live in the historic town of Leiden. I enjoy spending time with family and friends and have a passion for reading, with a particular fondness for historical novels.
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Jamal Kabbaj
My name is Jamal Kabbaj and I am a tax adviser with 7.5 years of experience in advising financial institutions. My career began at PwC the Netherlands, where I developed my expertise in navigating complex operational tax regimes and providing hands-on tax advice. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Tax Law from Erasmus University in Rotterdam and a Master’s degree in European and International Tax Law from the University of Amsterdam.
Throughout my career, I have focused predominantly on operational taxes, with specializations in FATCA/CRS, U.S. withholding and reporting under the Qualified Intermediary (QI) regime, and emerging frameworks such as CARF/DAC8 and FASTER.
I’ve had the privilege of working closely with a diverse range of clients, from international financial institutions to multinational corporations, helping them implement scalable solutions to meet their tax compliance and reporting obligations. My approach combines deep technical expertise with a focus on process design and practical implementation.
Joining Triple Tax Services as a partner is an exciting step in my career. Putting clients first and being their trusted advisor is central to my approach. Whether it’s solving complex tax challenges or guiding them through the ever-changing regulatory frameworks, I strive to deliver personalized solutions that meet their unique needs.
On a personal note, I live in Rotterdam with my Brazilian wife. Outside of work I love learning languages (such as Portuguese), traveling, playing soccer and spending quality time with my family and friends.