A thoughtful VAT approach is indispensable for any entrepreneur. It allows your policy to comply with current regulations, but can also save costs and reduce risks. <\/span>Our experts optimize your VAT situation, guide you through the various formalities, support you during audits and identify VAT risks. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201080%201080%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%271080%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
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What is the difference between direct and indirect taxes?<\/h2><\/div>VAT, or “value-added tax,” belongs to the group of indirect taxes. Here you pay taxes on products and services you buy or sell.<\/p>\n
Direct taxes are levied directly on income or assets and are paid directly to the tax administration. Examples include personal income tax or corporate income tax.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Who do we support?<\/h2><\/div>Our experts advise large and small companies, partnerships and multinationals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our services: VAT advice for entrepreneurs<\/h2>\n<\/div>International VAT advice &
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\n- We ensure that your company complies with international obligations such as applying for VAT numbers and VAT permits. In addition, we look at whether optimizations are possible and guide you in filing the return.<\/li>\n
- Do you sell products abroad through a webshop? If you exceed the \u20ac10,000 turnover threshold on an annual basis, you will owe foreign VAT. We monitor the declaration for you and advise you on optimizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
VAT advice, compliance & returns<\/h3><\/div>\n- Exactly how much VAT do you have to pay? When do you qualify for a VAT exemption? We advise you on the precise application of VAT regulations.<\/li>\n
- We track the various VAT obligations and formalities such as VAT registrations, returns,… further with you. Moreover, we look at whether optimizations are possible.<\/li>\n
- Buying, selling or renting real estate? Or are you about to invest in a construction project? We advise you on the correct rate setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Customs & excise<\/h3><\/div>\n- International trade outside the EU involves various customs formalities. For example, you must apply for the necessary permits, file a customs declaration, pay import duties and, in certain cases, excise duties. We advise you through the various steps.<\/li>\n
- We identify risks and opportunities and look for optimizations within your customs policy. Moreover, we look at whether you are eligible for reduced tariffs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
VAT audit & rulings<\/h3><\/div>\n- VAT audit planned? We support you through the entire process. We also provide assistance in disputes and take care of communication with the tax administration.<\/li>\n
- Would you like certainty about the application of VAT legislation? With a ruling you get approval from the tax authorities on a certain subject. We guide you through the entire application process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
Local & regional taxes<\/h3><\/div>Business owners pay a lot of local and regional taxes every year. Often no tax return has to be filed here, so these expenses are paid year after year without further investigation. Think, for example, of the property tax on buildings, equipment and equipment (machinery).<\/p>\n
We help map this out and ensure smooth follow-up. We check whether you are charged on a correct basis and whether optimizations are possible – such as reductions for unproductivity, breakdown or force majeure. Often this analysis yields significant recurring savings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>