Taxes and duty
We support and advise clients in all matters having to do with direct and indirect taxation. We operate extensively in matters pertaining to corporation tax and value-added tax (VAT) law, and we regularly advise companies in the following areas
New start-ups and restructurings
Buying and selling companies
Restorations to profitability and liquidations
Tax-optimised succession solutions
Optimising VAT situation
Internal inspection of VAT-related procedures within the company
Assisted checks by main VAT department
Criminal tax law
We are also happy to advise our private clients in connection with their personal tax affairs, particularly with regard to
Checking the current tax situation and optimising that situation from the tax viewpoint
Tax planning for businessmen and private individuals, e.g. in the context of a succession settlement or retirement
Achieving a lump-sum tax settlement
Real-estate profits taxes
Death duties
Disclosure of undeclared assets
Criminal tax procedure
As tax lawyers we consider our core skills to include not only providing our clients with tax advice but representing our clients in tax proceedings including criminal tax proceedings in dealings with the tax authorities and/or the courts. This service includes
Assessing the chances of litigation
Developing a trial strategy
Preparing and elaborating a case in appropriate submissions and legal documents