The Netherlands has approximately 285,000 family businesses, ranging from small to large. Management and ownership are usually in the hands of one person or one family. Family businesses contribute to a third of employment and economic activity in the non-financial business sector.
Why is it that many family businesses are stable and successful generation after generation? Our experience is that family businesses distinguish themselves positively in a number of aspects. They know success through their focus on the long term, loyal employees with extensive knowledge and experience who are closely involved for a long time and agility thanks to short lines and informal decision-making.
Expertise in family businesses: succession and governance in balance
In our advice for family businesses, we focus on succession issues and governance structures. Business succession brings together personal and business considerations. Are you ready to step away and are your children ready to take over? How can business succession be given financial and fiscal shape so that the continuity of the company is not jeopardized? We support you in this.
Governance is about the mutual relationships between management, supervisory directors, shareholders and other stakeholders. Good corporate governance is essential for family businesses. Mutual relationships are often informal and powers and responsibilities are not clearly defined. A family statute can help to establish norms, values and rules of conduct for family members and to balance the relationship between the family and the company. We are happy to help you with this.
Your family business in good hands
We know the uniqueness of a family business inside and out. As an experienced accountant and confidant, we guide the different generations and bring their interests together. We contribute to the continuity of the company by acting as an advisor to both your company and your family.
“We are proud that many of our clients are family businesses; they form the backbone of the Dutch economy.”
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