Tax Advice and Tax Procedures for Entrepreneurs

Tax considerations play a decisive role in every phase of entrepreneurial activity — whether establishing a business, expanding operations, entering into partnerships, restructuring, or preparing for a transfer or acquisition. Sound tax planning is essential to ensure that your organisation is structured efficiently, compliant with statutory obligations, and optimally positioned for the future.

Wise Law BV assists entrepreneurs in navigating complex tax issues by advising on the most effective legal and organisational structures, financing methods, and governance arrangements from a tax perspective — both in the Netherlands and in cross-border contexts.

Remuneration Issues

Taxation is a key factor in the design of remuneration policies. Employers and employees must understand how various forms of compensation are treated for tax purposes, particularly when dealing with specialist incentives, bonuses, equity-based arrangements, allowances and international assignments.

Our tax advisers provide guidance on questions such as:

• whether an individual qualifies as an employee or an independent contractor for tax purposes;
• the tax treatment of benefits in kind, allowances, reimbursements and incentive schemes;
• the application of salary split structures in international situations;
• entitlement to and optimisation of the 30% ruling for inbound employees;
• the interaction between remuneration policies and employment law obligations.

Wise Law BV’s tax advisers work closely with our employment law specialists to ensure that your remuneration structure is both legally compliant and tax-efficient.

Disputes with the Dutch Tax Authorities

If you are confronted with a tax assessment, whether issued after a routine audit, a book review or due to a difference in interpretation, it is essential to be represented by professionals who understand both the formal procedural aspects and the substantive tax issues involved.

In many cases, disputes can be resolved through constructive dialogue with the Tax Authorities. Wise Law BV assists clients in all phases of the process, including:

• informal consultations and negotiation with the Tax Authorities;
• submitting objections (bezwaar) against tax assessments;
• pursuing appeals (beroep) before the tax courts where necessary;
• advising on the strategic use of procedural tools to reduce assessments or avoid penalties.

If consultation does not lead to an acceptable outcome, Wise Law BV will initiate and manage formal objection and appeal proceedings with the aim of achieving the most favourable result possible.

Tax Issues in Private Life

Tax matters are not limited to commercial environments — they also arise frequently in private life. Examples include:

• divorce, including the tax consequences of maintenance, division of assets and real estate transfers;
• family business succession, such as business continuation facilities and transfer tax issues;
• inheritance and estate planning, including gift tax and inheritance tax implications.

Wise Law BV provides tailored advice, balancing tax efficiency with the client’s personal wishes, family circumstances and long-term goals. Our tax advisers work in close cooperation with our family and inheritance law specialists to ensure a comprehensive, coordinated approach.

What Can Our Tax Law Specialists Do for You?

Tax issues are often interconnected with other legal disciplines, such as corporate law, employment law, contract law and inheritance law. For this reason, Wise Law BV always seeks solutions that are fully aligned with both your business structure and your personal circumstances.

Our tax specialists:

• analyse tax risks and opportunities;
• advise on the tax consequences of business structures and transactions;
• align tax planning with corporate strategy;
• collaborate closely with other legal specialists within Wise Law BV to provide integrated, multi-disciplinary advice.

Whether you require strategic tax planning, assistance in a dispute with the Tax Authorities, or advice on tax matters in your private life, Wise Law BV provides professional, clear and reliable guidance.