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Tax advice that is aligned with your organisation

As a business owner, you want to ensure your tax position is correct. But the rules surrounding corporate tax and income tax are constantly changing. Their impact on you and your business is significant. How do you utilise tax-deductible losses? When is a different business structure or legal entity potentially more advantageous from a fiscal standpoint? And how do you avoid double taxation or errors in your tax return?

A fully ‘tax-optimised’ and well-organised business, in which declarations are not only correct, but also strategically structured, enabling you to make use of the available schemes, offset tax losses, and avoid paying too much tax unnecessarily. The right structure allows you to grow, make acquisitions, or invest. Without good fiscal insight, you risk missing out on opportunities and being faced with penalties. Whether you have a private limited company, a sole proprietorship or a different type of business structure or legal entity, such as a fund for joint account or a general partnership, it pays to monitor your tax strategy consistently.

How do we help you?

We help you gain and maintain control of your tax position. We analyse your current structure, offer advice on how to optimise, and assist with restructuring, acquisitions or changes in business structure and type of legal entity. In addition, we ensure that your tax returns are accurate. We also look ahead: which fiscal choices are aligned with your ambitions?

What do we offer?

Analysis of your tax structure and legal business structure
Optimised tax position and offsetting of losses
Correct and timely VPB or IB returns
Restructuring or conversion of legal entity
Tax guidance for growth, transfer, acquisitions or dissolution
Applying for and obtaining rulings

How does it benefit you?

You know where you stand in terms of your tax position and what steps you can take to make further improvements. You are fully compliant with laws and regulations, utilise tax schemes that are available to you and avoid any surprises further down the line. This gives you peace of mind, space and the financial firepower to conduct your business.

Advantages

Fiscal peace of mind and certainty
Insight into opportunities and risks
Practical and future-oriented solutions
Tax returns that are accurate right down to the last decimal point
Strategic advantage through smart tax choices

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Frequently asked questions and answers

Under which circumstances am I required to pay corporate income tax?

You are required to pay corporate income tax if your company is registered for corporate tax (VPB). This applies in most cases to private limited companies (BVs), public limited companies (NVs) and cooperatives. Foundations and associations may also be liable for corporate income tax under certain circumstances, for example, if they profit from commercial activities.

The tax is levied on your taxable profit during the financial year. You must file an annual tax return, usually within five months of the end of the financial year. In many cases, it is possible to request a postponement.

What type of deductions can I apply for corporate income tax purposes as a business?

As a business, you can use several income tax deductions to reduce your taxable profits. For instance, deductions for self-employed professionals, start-up deduction, SME profit exemption and the investment deduction. You can also deduct expenses you incur as part of your business, such as business travel, training or representation.

If you employ personnel, you can also use labour costs compensation and other specific exemptions. These schemes are designed to encourage entrepreneurship and stimulate innovation. By applying the correct deductions, you can reduce your tax burden and invest more money back into your business.

What is more advantageous from a fiscal standpoint: a sole proprietorship or a limited liability company?

The question of whether a sole proprietorship or a limited liability company is more advantageous from a tax standpoint depends on your profit level, risk profile, and future plans. For lower profit levels, a sole proprietorship is often more appealing, because of the many deductions on offer, including, e.g. the deduction for self-employed professionals, and SME profit exemption.

As profits increase, a private limited company may become the better option, because you then benefit from a lower corporate income tax rate (due to the step-up in rate) and can award yourself a suitable salary. Liability also plays a role: with a limited liability company, you carry less liability personally for business debts. A customised evaluation is required in order to draw up a good comparison. We are happy to help you make an informed decision that suits your situation.