{"id":19130,"date":"2025-03-07T08:15:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T07:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/audit-assurance\/due-diligence\/"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:33:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T11:33:41","slug":"due-diligence","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/corporate-finance\/due-diligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Due diligence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background fusion-parallax-none nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling bt-gradient\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:120px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:90px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:45px;--awb-min-height:700px;--awb-min-height-small:420px;--awb-background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, hsla(var(--awb-custom_color_1-h),var(--awb-custom_color_1-s),var(--awb-custom_color_1-l),calc(var(--awb-custom_color_1-a) - 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Through this investigation, you get a clear picture of the tax, legal and financial risks associated with an acquisition. It can also serve as valuable preparation for a sale, helping to maximize the value of the business.<\/p>\n<p>With thorough and independent analysis, our experts offer insight into both opportunities and risks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:120px;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:60px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:60px;--awb-padding-bottom:60px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-image:url(&#039;https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/buy_side_en_vendor_due_diligence-scaled.webp&#039;);--awb-bg-position:right center;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-empty-column-bg-image fusion-column-has-bg-image\" data-bg-url=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/buy_side_en_vendor_due_diligence-scaled.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fusion-empty-dims-img-placeholder fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility\" alt=\"buy_side_en_vendor_due_diligence\" aria-label=\"buy_side_en_vendor_due_diligence\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272048%27%20height%3D%272048%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202048%202048%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272048%27%20height%3D%272048%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:0px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:30px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\">Buy side and vendor due diligence supporting acquisition or sale<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:15px;\"><p>In any acquisition, a thorough financial review is essential. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it allows you to enter negotiations from a stronger position.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:15px;\"><h3>Vendor due diligence<\/h3>\n<p>In a vendor due diligence or vendor assist report, we provide insight into the financial figures and key risks and opportunities when selling your business. This objective insight prepares you thoroughly for questions from the counterparty and allows you to take proactive steps to maximize value and ensure a smooth transaction.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:15px;\"><h3>Buy side due diligence<\/h3>\n<p>As a buyer, you don\u2019t want any unpleasant surprises later on. A due diligence investigation identifies the risks and opportunities associated with an acquisition. This gives you a complete and objective picture at the start of an acquisition process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:120px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-right-medium:30px;--awb-padding-left-medium:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:15px;--awb-padding-left-small:15px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\">Our services: from social to financial due diligence<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 0px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\">Financial due diligence<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>How reliable are past figures? What are the historical financial results, and what is the company\u2019s current debt position? What is the working capital requirement?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\">Tax due diligence<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>Does a company comply with tax regulations? Are there certain irregularities? How is the transaction best structured?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\">Legal due diligence<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>Are contracts fully compliant with regulations? Are there any pending claims?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\">HR due diligence<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>What does employee compensation look like? Are the employment contract and work regulations up to date?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:50px;--awb-padding-right:30px;--awb-padding-bottom:50px;--awb-padding-left:30px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-right-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:0px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color3);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:var(--awb-color3);--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.5px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.5px;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:7.5px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:7.5px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_4-line-height);\"><h3 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\">Sustainability due diligence<\/h3><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>Is your company prepared for the growing impact of ESG and sustainability? What is the impact on the business model?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:120px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1456px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:15px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:2px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\">Due diligence for international acquisitions<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-bottom:15px;\"><p>Are you a foreign entrepreneur looking to acquire a company in Belgium? Do you have international growth ambitions or foreign branches?<\/p>\n<p>An international acquisition involves complex challenges, including navigating both local and international laws and regulations.<\/p>\n<p>As part of Baker Tilly International, we provide seamless cross-border support together with trusted partner firms worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><div ><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type charcoal_aqua-btn\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:20px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color6);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:var(--awb-color6);--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:var(--awb-color6);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bakertilly.global\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Get to know our international network<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\" style=\"--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-carousel fusion-image-carousel-auto fusion-image-carousel-1 bt-static_carrousel\"><div class=\"awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-carousel--carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" data-layout=\"carousel\" data-autoplay=\"no\" data-autoplayspeed=\"7000\" data-autoplaypause=\"no\" data-loop=\"yes\" data-columns=\"3\" data-columnsmedium=\"1\" data-columnssmall=\"1\" data-itemmargin=\"0\" data-itemwidth=\"180\" data-touchscroll=\"no\" data-freemode=\"no\" data-imagesize=\"auto\" data-scrollitems=\"1\" data-centeredslides=\"no\" data-rotationangle=\"50\" data-depth=\"100\" data-speed=\"500\" data-shadow=\"no\" data-pagination=\"bullets\" style=\"--awb-columns:3;--awb-column-spacing:0px;\"><div class=\"swiper-wrapper awb-image-carousel-wrapper fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"swiper-slide\"><div class=\"fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-wrapper hover-type-none\"><img 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style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\">Contact<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling bt-container-custom_slider\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-padding-top-small:0px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column bt-custom_slider\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-post-cards fusion-post-cards-1 awb-carousel awb-swiper awb-swiper-carousel awb-swiper-dots-position-bottom\" style=\"--awb-dots-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 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fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:30px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" 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.panel-title a{font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-font-size);text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-text-transform);line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-line-height);letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-letter-spacing);font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-font-style);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: var(--awb-color8);}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: var(--awb-color8);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { color: var(--awb-color8); }.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.active{ color: var(--awb-color8) !important;}.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian  #accordian-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a.active .fa-fusion-box{ color: var(--awb-color8) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group  fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-20930 due-diligence-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What risks are often discovered during due diligence?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-04T16:18:59+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-20930\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-20930\" href=\"#collapse-1-20930\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What risks are often discovered during due diligence?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-20930\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-20930\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>The risks discovered during due diligence can be diverse. These can include hidden debts, legal claims to non-compliant contracts. Ignoring such issues can lead to future risks and significant financial losses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-20910 due-diligence-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the difference between vendor due diligence and buy-side due diligence?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-04T16:20:14+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-20910\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-20910\" href=\"#collapse-1-20910\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between vendor due diligence and buy-side due diligence?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-20910\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-20910\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>Vendor due diligence involves evaluating a company at the seller\u2019s request.. This gives the seller insight into the company so they can adequately prepare for questions from the counterparty. In addition, it provides an opportunity to make further optimizations to maximize value.<\/p>\n<p>In buy-side due diligence, the research is done at the request of the buyer. This gives the buyer a complete picture of the company to be acquired and identifies potential risks in the transaction.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-20892 due-diligence-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How can due diligence help maximize the value of my business when selling?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-04T16:20:52+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-20892\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-20892\" href=\"#collapse-1-20892\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can due diligence help maximize the value of my business when selling?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-20892\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-20892\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>A due diligence examines all aspects of your business. This provides insight into factors that could negatively affect the value of your business.<\/p>\n<p>Conducting this process in a timely manner gives you the opportunity to address any bottlenecks and make improvements. For sellers, this is a smart move to optimize the value of their business and make it more attractive to potential buyers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-20925 due-diligence-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the key steps in a due diligence process?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-04T16:22:16+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-20925\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-20925\" href=\"#collapse-1-20925\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the key steps in a due diligence process?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-20925\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-20925\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><ol>\n<li>In preparation for due diligence, the scope and objectives are identified. This provides a clear view of the areas of focus and specialists needed to conduct the investigation.<\/li>\n<li>Our experts then get to work collecting all the relevant data. All information is collected and stored safely in a secure location. Usually a data room, an online vault to which all parties have access, is set up for this purpose.<\/li>\n<li>Based on this information, our experts identify risks, trends, anomalies, and opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>As a final step, a due diligence report is prepared, outlining the key risks and findings. It also includes an overview of recommended actions and next steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-20900 due-diligence-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Who conducts due diligence?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-04T16:26:06+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-20900\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-20900\" href=\"#collapse-1-20900\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who conducts due diligence?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-20900\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-20900\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9-5 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-19 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p>A due diligence study is conducted by an independent, external party. This involves not only a team of financial, tax and legal experts, but also ESG experts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-20885 due-diligence-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Why is due diligence important in acquisitions?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-08-27T16:49:51+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-20885\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-20885\" href=\"#collapse-1-20885\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Why is due diligence important in acquisitions?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-20885\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-20885\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-20 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>Due diligence is a crucial link in any acquisition process.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When purchasing a business, you can be sure that there will be no surprises later.<\/li>\n<li>Due diligence also adds value in a sale. You can take the necessary steps to maximize the value of your company. In addition, it allows you to be optimally prepared for questions from the counterparty resulting in a stronger position at the negotiating table.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel fusion-toggle-no-divider panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-21222 due-diligence-en \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What does due diligence involve?<\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-04T16:36:53+02:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-21222\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-21222\" href=\"#collapse-1-21222\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon fa-chevron-up fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon fa-chevron-down fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What does due diligence involve?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-21222\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-21222\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-21 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><p>During a due diligence, an independent party closely examines the company\u2019s business processes.. Among other things, it assesses the key financial risks and the factors that drive a company\u2019s profitability.IT infrastructure, labor agreements, contracts and leases can also be looked at more closely.<\/p>\n<p>That way, you can hedge against certain risks and capitalize on opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling bt-custom_radius-cta\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:90px;--awb-padding-bottom:90px;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;--awb-background-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1400px + 0px );margin-left: calc(-0px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-0px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-22 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:75px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:75px;--awb-padding-left:120px;--awb-padding-right-medium:0px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-top-small:30px;--awb-padding-right-small:15px;--awb-padding-bottom-small:30px;--awb-padding-left-small:15px;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color8);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0px;--awb-width-medium:75%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0px;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:0px;--awb-spacing-left-small:0px;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:36;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_3-line-height);\">Take the first step toward growth today.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-right:;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><p>Our financial experts are ready to guide your business in a changing world. We provide solutions that work, now and in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-23 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column\" 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style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/corporate-finance-en\/\" title=\"Corporate finance\">Corporate finance<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/asset-management-estate-planning\/\" title=\"Estate and succession planning\">Estate and succession planning<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/tax-en\/\" title=\"Tax\">Tax<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-15 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-line-height);\">Capital gains tax on financial assets beginning in 2026: impact on nonprofit institutions<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-23 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-samenvatting\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);\"><p>With the new capital gains tax (formerly called \"solidarity contribution\") of 10% on financial assets, Belgium can also count itself among the countries that tax capital gains. This new capital gains tax does not only target individuals subject to personal income tax. Certain non-profit institutions subject to the legal entities tax also fall within the scope of the new regulation. This capital gains tax is in addition to the annual patrimony tax.   <\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type custom-btn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:4px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_hover_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 25%));--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 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85%));--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-24 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>03\/03\/2025<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-25 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>|<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-26 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-termen\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/corporate-finance-en\/\" title=\"Corporate finance\">Corporate finance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-16 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-line-height);\">Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) vs. Vendor Assistance (VA): What are the differences and advantages?<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-27 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-samenvatting\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);\"><p>In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) the sales process of a company can be quite complicated. Being well prepared is thus critical. As corporate finance professionals, we assist the vendors with 2 important services, being Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) and Vendor Assistance (VA). <br>These services are often confused with each other. Yet each has its own purpose and offers unique benefits depending on the needs of the vendor. In this article, we will discuss the differences between VDD and VA, the benefits of both and how they help you make a transaction process run smoothly.     <\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type custom-btn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:4px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_hover_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 25%));--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Read more\" aria-label=\"Read more\" href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/vendor-due-diligence-vdd-vs-vendor-assistance-va-what-are-the-differences-and-advantages\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-28 fusion-flex-column tb-pc-artikel post-card swiper-slide\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-zoomin has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Het-strategische-belang-van-vendor-due-diligence-bij-bedrijfsovernames-_1_\" src=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Het-strategische-belang-van-vendor-due-diligence-bij-bedrijfsovernames-_1_.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-11844 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Het-strategische-belang-van-vendor-due-diligence-bij-bedrijfsovernames-_1_-200x105.webp 200w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Het-strategische-belang-van-vendor-due-diligence-bij-bedrijfsovernames-_1_-400x211.webp 400w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Het-strategische-belang-van-vendor-due-diligence-bij-bedrijfsovernames-_1_-600x316.webp 600w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Het-strategische-belang-van-vendor-due-diligence-bij-bedrijfsovernames-_1_-800x421.webp 800w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Het-strategische-belang-van-vendor-due-diligence-bij-bedrijfsovernames-_1_-1200x632.webp 1200w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Het-strategische-belang-van-vendor-due-diligence-bij-bedrijfsovernames-_1_.webp 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 85%));--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-28 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>29\/10\/2024<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-29 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>|<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-30 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-termen\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/corporate-finance-en\/\" title=\"Corporate finance\">Corporate finance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-17 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-line-height);\">The strategic importance of vendor due diligence in case of corporate acquisitions<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-31 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-samenvatting\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);\"><p>Vendor due diligence (VDD) is a powerful tool that is increasingly becoming part of the acquisition process of companies. Not only in complex, international acquisitions, but also in smaller-scale local acquisitions. Whereas traditional due diligence is typically carried out by the buyer, it is the seller who initiates the VDD. In this process, an independent external party conducts a thorough investigation of the company in question. The aim is to give potential buyers confidence, by providing transparent and accurate information upfront. This benefits the parties on both sides of the table.     <\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type custom-btn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:4px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_hover_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 25%));--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Read more\" aria-label=\"Read more\" href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/the-strategic-importance-of-vendor-due-diligence-in-case-of-corporate-acquisitions\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-29 fusion-flex-column tb-pc-artikel post-card swiper-slide\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-zoomin has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1000\" title=\"Pillar (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pillar-1.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-12708 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pillar-1-200x105.webp 200w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pillar-1-400x211.webp 400w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pillar-1-600x316.webp 600w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pillar-1-800x421.webp 800w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pillar-1-1200x632.webp 1200w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Pillar-1.webp 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 85%));--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-32 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>04\/07\/2024<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-33 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>|<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-34 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-termen\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/audit-en\/\" title=\"Audit\">Audit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/corporate-finance-en\/\" title=\"Corporate finance\">Corporate finance<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/tax-en\/\" title=\"Tax\">Tax<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-18 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-line-height);\">Pillar II \u2013 Extended P2-Notification deadline<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-35 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-samenvatting\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);\"><p>In the framework of the 15% minimum taxation rules for large international and domestic groups, also known as Pillar II, Belgian group entities were required to file a P2-Notification by July 13, 2024. This deadline is now postponed to September 16, 2024 for Belgian group entities that do not plan to make Pillar II prepayments in 2024. <\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type custom-btn\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:4px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_color:var(--awb-color4);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color8);--button_border_hover_color:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 25%));--button_border_width-top:0;--button_border_width-right:0;--button_border_width-bottom:1px;--button_border_width-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-left:0;--button-border-radius-top-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0;--button_gradient_top_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color:hsla(var(--awb-color6-h),var(--awb-color6-s),var(--awb-color6-l),calc(var(--awb-color6-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color4-h),var(--awb-color4-s),var(--awb-color4-l),calc(var(--awb-color4-a) - 100%));--button_text_transform:var(--awb-typography4-text-transform);--button_font_size:var(--awb-typography4-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography4-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Read more\" aria-label=\"Read more\" href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/pillar-ii-extended-p2-notification-deadline\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Read more<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-30 fusion-flex-column tb-pc-artikel post-card swiper-slide\" style=\"--awb-padding-bottom:30px;--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column fusion-carousel-item-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-zoomin has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"border-radius:4px 4px 0 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1000\" title=\"minimumbelasting voor omvangrijke ondernemingsgroepen (1)\" src=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/minimumbelasting-voor-omvangrijke-ondernemingsgroepen-1.webp\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-12692 img-with-aspect-ratio\" data-parent-fit=\"cover\" data-parent-container=\".fusion-image-element\" alt srcset=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/minimumbelasting-voor-omvangrijke-ondernemingsgroepen-1-200x105.webp 200w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/minimumbelasting-voor-omvangrijke-ondernemingsgroepen-1-400x211.webp 400w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/minimumbelasting-voor-omvangrijke-ondernemingsgroepen-1-600x316.webp 600w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/minimumbelasting-voor-omvangrijke-ondernemingsgroepen-1-800x421.webp 800w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/minimumbelasting-voor-omvangrijke-ondernemingsgroepen-1-1200x632.webp 1200w, https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/minimumbelasting-voor-omvangrijke-ondernemingsgroepen-1.webp 1900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-12 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 85%));--awb-border-bottom:1px;--awb-border-style:solid;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-row fusion-flex-align-items-center\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-36 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>05\/02\/2024<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-37 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-text-transform);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p>|<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-38 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-termen\" style=\"--awb-font-size:var(--awb-custom_typography_7-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-letter-spacing);--awb-text-color:hsla(var(--awb-color8-h),var(--awb-color8-s),var(--awb-color8-l),calc(var(--awb-color8-a) - 50%));--awb-user-select:none;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_8-font-style);\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/accountancy-en\/\" title=\"Accountancy\">Accountancy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/audit-en\/\" title=\"Audit\">Audit<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/corporate-finance-en\/\" title=\"Corporate finance\">Corporate finance<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/bakertilly.be\/en\/news\/category\/tax-en\/\" title=\"Tax\">Tax<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:0px;width:100%;max-width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-19 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-four\" style=\"--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-right:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-margin-left:0px;--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:10px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h4 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;text-transform:none;--fontSize:18;--minFontSize:18;line-height:var(--awb-custom_typography_5-line-height);\">Belgium approves minimum taxation of 15% for large groups (Pillar 2)<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-39 fusion-text-no-margin tb-pc-artikel-samenvatting\" style=\"--awb-content-alignment:left;--awb-font-size:var(--awb-typography3-font-size);--awb-line-height:var(--awb-typography3-line-height);--awb-letter-spacing:var(--awb-typography3-letter-spacing);--awb-text-transform:var(--awb-typography3-text-transform);--awb-margin-bottom:10px;--awb-text-font-family:var(--awb-typography3-font-family);--awb-text-font-weight:var(--awb-typography3-font-weight);--awb-text-font-style:var(--awb-typography3-font-style);\"><p>On December 14, 2023, the parliament approved the introduction of the so-called minimum taxation. This is the Belgian implementation of the EU Pillar Two Directive (and aligns to a large extent with the OECD pillar 2 plans). The objective of this minimum taxation is to subject entities that are part of large corporate groups to an effective tax rate of at least 15%. 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