Expertise

We support organisations across all sectors, including both domestic and international companies as well as start-ups, scale-ups and family-owned businesses. We have extensive experience in reorganising operations, implementing restructurings, raising capital and addressing specialised tax matters. Our focus in this regard is not restricted merely to corporation tax but extends also to VAT and personal income tax. Our goal is always to optimise your tax position efficiently and effectively.

Real estate transactions and property development are one of our specialist areas. In recent years, we have assisted numerous real estate funds, investors and developers with all their tax matters. This included due diligence issues, acquisitions and disposals (including ABC transactions), transformations and development projects. Although VAT and real estate transfer tax play a major role in such cases, we also keep a close eye on their corporation tax aspects (such as reinvestment reserves and deferred tax liabilities).

We frequently advise on M&A transactions. We have extensive experience in contract negotiations (SPA and other transaction documentation) and provide support throughout the tax due‑diligence process and the structuring of transactions, including carve‑outs, roll‑overs, and management participation.

Structuring and implementing funds – ranging from venture capital and private equity to family, real estate and credit funds – calls for specialised expertise. We support fund managers, investors and management teams with all tax related aspects.

Employee and management participation schemes are increasingly common. Examples include SARs, options, carried interest, sweet equity and similar arrangements. A clear and robust participation structure is essential, ensuring that shareholders as well as managers and employees understand their tax position. In other words, who is entitled to what and when? Also, when are amounts taxed and at what rates? Choices may be made in this regard. If you wish, you can even coordinate them with the Dutch Tax Administration beforehand.

In the Netherlands, taxpayers can contact the Tax Administration, and the Tax Administration may likewise contact taxpayers. While this process is often straightforward, differences of opinion can arise. We have considerable experience in navigating these interactions, advising on the right moment to engage and supporting clients throughout the process. As tax law is part of administrative law, clear rules apply. For issues that touch on criminal law, we typically refer clients to – or collaborate with – a specialist in that area.