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Financial administration
An accurate financial administration provides you with the information you need to take the right decisions. The big advantage of a digital financial administration is that it provides insight into your most important financial processes at any time, whether this is the invoices, salary payments or bank changes.
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Financial insight
You want to take the right decisions, based on trustworthy and clear management information. You want to have access to all your financial data, 24/7, in order to determine your position and be able to adjust where necessary.
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Global compliance partnering
Outsourced compliance services comprises the total financial compliance of your business, in accounting, financial reporting, payroll, legal and various tax reporting obligations. We can make sure you don’t have to worry.
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Impact House by Grant Thornton
Building sustainability and social impact. That sounds good. But how do you go about it in the complex world of stakeholders, regulations and frameworks and changing demands from clients and society? How do you deal with important issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss?
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Business risk services
Minimize risk, maximize predictability, and execution Good insights help you look further ahead and adapt faster. Whether you require outsourced or co-procured internal audit services and expertise to address a specific technology, cyber or regulatory challenge, we provide a turnkey and reliable solution.
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Cyber risk services
What should I be doing first if my data has been kidnapped? Have I taken the right precautions for protecting my data or am I putting too much effort into just one of the risks? And how do I quickly detect intruders on my network? Good questions! We help you to answer these questions.
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Deal advisory
What will the net proceeds be after the sale? How do I optimise the selling price of my business or the price of one of my business activities?
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Forensic & integrity services
Do you require a fact finding investigation to help assess irregularities? Is it necessary to ascertain facts for litigation purposes?
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Auditing of annual accounts
You are answerable to others, such as shareholders and other stakeholders, with regard to your financial affairs. Financial information must therefore be reliable. What is more, you want to know how far you are progressing towards achieving your goals and what risks may apply.
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IFRS services
Financial reporting in accordance with IFRS is a complex matter. Nowadays, an increasing number of international companies are becoming aware of the rules. But how do you apply them in practice?
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ISAE & SOC Reporting
Our ISAE & SOC Reporting services provide independent and objective reports on the design, implementation and operational effectiveness of controls at service organizations.
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Pre-audit services
Pre-audit services is all about making the company’s entire financial administration ready for checking before the external accountant begins his/her audit of the annual accounts.
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SOx law implementation
The SOx legislation dictates that management is structurally accountable for reporting on the internal control relevant to the financial statements.
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International corporate tax
The Netherlands’ tax regime is highly dynamic. Rules and the administrative courts raise new challenges in fiscal considerations on a nearly daily basis, both nationally and internationally.
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VAT advice
VAT is an exceptionally thorny issue, especially in major national and international activities. Filing cross-border returns, registering or making payments requires specialised knowledge. It is crucial to keep that knowledge up-to-date in order to respond to the dynamics of national and international legislation and regulation.
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Customs
Importing/exporting goods to or from the European Union involves navigating complicated customs formalities. Failure to comply with these requirements usually results in delays. In addition, an excessively high rate of taxation or customs valuation for imports can cost you money.
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Human Capital Services
Do your employees determine the success and growth of your organisation? And are you in need of specialists which you can ask your Human Resources (HR) related questions? Human Resources (HR) related questions? Our HR specialists will assist you in the areas of personnel and payroll administration, labour law and taxation relating to your personnel. We provide you with high-quality personnel and payroll administration, good HR guidance and the right (international) advice as standard. All this, of course, with a focus on the human dimension.
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Innovation & grants
Anyone who runs their own business sets themselves apart from the rest. Anyone who dares stick their neck out distinguishes themselves even more. That can be rather lucrative.
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Tax technology
Driven by tax technology, we help you with your (most important) tax risks. Identify and manage your risks and become in control!
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Transfer pricing
The increased attention for transfer pricing places greater demands on the internal organisation and on reporting.
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Sustainable tax
In this rapidly changing world, it is increasingly important to consider environmental impact (in accordance with ESG), instead of limiting considerations to financial incentives. Multinational companies should review and potentially reconsider their tax strategy due to the constantly evolving social standards
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Pillar Two
On 1 January 2024 the European Union will introduce a new tax law named “Pillar Two”. These new regulations will be applicable to groups with a turnover of more than EUR 750 million.
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Cryptocurrency and digital assets
In the past decade, the utilization of blockchain and its adoption of a distributed ledger have proven their capacity to revolutionize the financial sector, inspiring numerous initiatives from businesses and entrepreneurs.
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Streamlined Global Compliance
Large corporations with a presence in multiple jurisdictions face a number of compliance challenges. Not least of these are the varied and complex reporting and compliance requirements imposed by different countries. To overcome these challenges, Grant Thornton provides a solution to streamline the global compliance process by centralizing the delivery approach.
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Expand into new markets
Do you seek for opportunities in the global business arena? Whether you are about to open a new office in a foreign country or considering an international acquisition, you need certainty of making the right choices for your company. Global expansion isn’t always as simple as it sounds. The good thing is that we’re here to help!
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Expanding your business in the Netherlands
International expansion is an important step. The Netherlands can be your gateway to Europe for doing business abroad. But why you should choose the Netherlands?
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Global contacts
Wherever you choose to do business, you want access to people with the best ideas and critical thinking that will enable you to grow your business at home and abroad.
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Corporate Law
From the general terms and conditions to the legal strategy, these matters need to be watertight. This provides assurance, and therefore peace of mind and room for growth. We will be pro-active and pragmatic in thinking along with you. We always like to look ahead and go the extra mile.
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Employment Law
Small company or large multinational: in any company your people are of the utmost importance for your business. Employment brings with it many issues in many areas and often has legal consequences. For big strategic, but also for more everyday questions about employment law, our lawyers are ready to help you out. Also for questions about international employment law. Do you have your own HR department? We’ll gladly assist them. We deliver bespoke services and are there when you need us.
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Sustainable legal
Sustainability is more than a buzzword - it is the core of our legal advice towards sustainable success. From drafting sustainable contracts, integrating sustainable HR policies and ESG due diligence within our M&A practice to advising on ESG and other (national and international) legislation: we prefer to be pragmatic and proactive in helping your business.
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Maritime sector
How can you continue to be a global leader? The Netherlands depends on innovation. It is our high-quality knowledge which leads the maritime sector to be of world class.
Grant Thornton is strengthening her sustainability and impact service provision by acquiring two renowned parties, Avance Impact and Wolfs Company. Sinzer already joined Grant Thornton in 2019. Grant Thornton now has an expertise centre with over 40 experienced consultants providing services around sustainability and impact. Its specialised service provision ranges from strategy and purpose, to measuring impact, and reporting on and responsibility for environmental, social and economic aspects.
The urgency of future-proofing business operations is clear. At the same time, the environment in which organisations operate is changing at light speed, with new rules and regulations around sustainability, changing client needs and data requirements for a broad range of themes with social, environmental and governance aspects. Supporting organisations in this transition to a more sustainable and inclusive economy and society requires both broad and deep expertise. Grant Thornton feels enormous urgency to support organisations in this. That’s why it is expanding its service provision in the field of sustainability and impact. The three former director-owners, Edith Kroese and Jacoline Plomp (Avance Impact) and Esther Wolfs (Wolfs Company) will join Emma Verheijke as partners in Grant Thornton’s sustainability practice.
Increased pressure on entrepreneurs
Marcel Welsink, Chairman of the Managing Board of Grant Thornton: “Entrepreneurs are increasingly obliged to ensure their operations contribute to European climate goals and prevent inequality. As we prepare for the rules relating to sustainable reporting (CSRD), the next set of regulations is already in view: quantifying and reporting on biodiversity. We expect the societal and legal pressure to further increase in the years ahead. Not only because of the various data requirements but also due to changing client needs, the required sustainability requirements in the chain and the increasing importance of including sustainability factors in tenders. We see many entrepreneurs struggling with the question of how to do this. They really need practical help from an expert to support them in this. Our sustainability practice already offers this expertise but due to the fast developments in the field, there was a need to scale up and broaden our scope technically. That’s why we are incorporating thorough, specialist knowledge for this broad theme.”
Meaningful expansion to existing service provision
Avance Impact’s service provision provides a seamless fit with Grant Thornton’s sustainability and impact advisory practice, with a focus on the public sector, non-profits and impact investors. Grant Thornton aims to put Avance’s expertise to broad use and translate it into the SME and mid-corporate market. A market in which Avance is already active, but together with Grant Thornton can achieve even more of an impact.
The certified training offer Avance delivers is a valuable addition to the service offering with which Grant Thornton not only trains impact managers or even sustainability officers, but also helps SMEs on their way to increasing knowledge. Edith Kroese: “With over 25 years of experience in managing for impact and sustainability, together we can work on getting impact and sustainability just as high on the agenda as HR strategy or finance. With entrepreneurs, investors and government, because all parties should contribute to a more sustainable society.”
Wolfs Company strengthens Grant Thornton through its front-runner role in the field of biodiversity and environmental impact at a national and international level. Its long-standing experience in developing the ‘business case for nature’ by measuring, calculating and valuing environmental impact, including biodiversity, really stands out. Companies and financial institutions are increasingly asked to provide scenario analyses of their impact on the environment and the company risks associated with that. Wolfs Company provides insight into how biodiversity relates to operating results and the financial value it entails. In doing so, it shows both the risks and the opportunities of sustainable operations. Esther Wolfs: “By combining our experience, both in social and in natural capital, we know like no other how we can get companies and NGOs ready for a sustainable future. Together we can accelerate the positive impact of doing business sustainably.”
Focus on advising based on societal relevance
Grant Thornton offers entrepreneurs both sustainability advice and an accountability audit. At that interface, there’s a dilemma of independence still being hotly debated, both from the point of view of European regulations and from regulators and professional bodies in the Netherlands. Is an accountant still allowed to audit financial and/or non-financial reporting if she also advises the client? Chairman of the Board Marcel Welsink says in this regard: “The discussion will likely continue for years and the question is what the outcome will be. However, for entrepreneurs that discussion is not relevant at this time. What they primarily need is good advice and support when it comes to impact. It is important for society that entrepreneurs take steps now. This ensures they maintain their relevance and prevents them from going out of business. That is why we focus on the role of advisor, to help organisations. If it later turns out that we are not able to conduct the audit for our existing clients because we advised them about impact strategy and reporting (which I would find logical) then we’ll ensure the audit of the sustainability report can be conducted by another party.”