While a merger, acquisition, collaboration or demerger may still seem, or even be, far off, it’s still important to get your affairs in order early. These types of transitions require a great deal of thought and attention. An optimal structure provides a solid foundation, offering peace of mind and certainty when such events arise in the future.
Together, we'll determine the most sensible structure for your situation, taking into account a range of possible scenarios. If you already have a structure in place, we’ll review whether it aligns with your current wishes and long-term plans. Alternatively, restructuring could offer you more possibilities.
We do this through a dedicated structure check, which involves mapping out the opportunities and risks of your current and/or future structure. In doing so, we look beyond tax advantages and also take your personal goals and preferences into account.
Prepare your organisation for the future with an optimal tax structure
You want your organisation to be well-prepared for future changes, such as a potential sale or economic downturn. But is your current legal and tax structure flexible enough to handle this? And how does your existing setup impact day-to-day operations?
The key word in any (re)structuring process is flexibility: you want to remain adaptable in the choices you make now and in the future. That’s why making a well-considered decision about a future-proof structure is essential.
It's also important to avoid unexpected tax consequences due to your current structure, such as a sale triggering immediate taxation, sanction periods, anti-abuse rules, or limitations on deductions.
The most suitable Dutch or international structure for your organisation depends on several factors. We always look at:
The ideal structure also depends on whether you’re making use of the participation exemptionand/or tax consolidation. We're happy to advise you.
We’d be happy to work with you to determine which structure best aligns with your tax strategy and what financial setup best supports it. Together, we'll search for an optimal structure for the operating company, the personal holding company, and the managing director and majority shareholder's private assets. And at the same time, we'll consider broader societal developments that may affect your organisation.
