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Our office was built in the 1930’s, and initially served as a mansion for the wealthy Smits family. In 1957, the family sold the estate to Royal PHILIPS N.V., who used the property for multiple purposes. The villa was eventually acquired by our firm in 1974. Its location, at the exit of the A2-highway and diagonally opposed to the Van der Valk Hotel, is ideal for both its accessibility and its strategic location.

The growth of our firm has taken place in several stages. This growth was also accompanied by expansion. In 2011, following the merger of Kantoor Van den Boomen and Witlox Advies, it was decided to build a new multidisciplinary office. A new, state of the art office was erected, next to the historic mansion. The merger ultimately lead to the alliance Witlox Van den Boomen and VDB Advocaten Notarissen. Afterwards, the name was abbreviated to WVDB Adviseurs Accountants. WVDB still maintains a strategic alliance with VDB Advocaten Notarissen. Nowadays, our multidisciplinary alliance

In 1974, we settled in the heart of what was to become the Brainport region. Our firm’s location, surrounded by Hightech giants like ASML, PHILIPS, NXP and DAF, has a rich history and remains an integral part of our strategic future.

of several professions consists of 400 professionals, spread over two locations.

Our office, and therefore our firm, is embedded in the Brainport region. The Eindhoven region suffered from economic adversity during the early 90’s. As a response, businesses, knowledge institutions and the municipality decided to join forces. This eventually led to the foundation of the Brainport region. The highway network was quickly expanded to accommodate the rapid economic growth of the region, which was boosted by companies like ASML, NXP, VDL and FEI, in addition to PHILIPS. Our firm continued to grow during these times of rapid economic resurgence.

With PHILIPS relocating its headquarters to Amsterdam, its former NatLab research facility was transformed into the Philips Campus Eindhoven, which later became the High Tech Campus. Our office is closely located to the campus and other renowned technological hubs like ASML, the Brainport Industry Campus, TU/e and the Automotive Campus Helmond. Our region is therefore the undisputed capital of the Dutch technological and manufacturing industry. Hence, our firm’s services are highly tailored to accommodate the technologically advanced manufacturing industry.

The importance of the Brainport region is firmly anchored in policies of the Dutch government. Together with Amsterdam and Rotterdam, Eindhoven is one of the main economic regions of the Netherlands. In total, the Brainport region generates about 20% of the Dutch GDP. Our clients are therefore among the front runners of the Dutch economy. There is global appreciation for the recent development of our region. Our firm has been narrowly connected with this unique area and its entrepreneurs for over 70 years. Our area is unique for combining its rich heritage with its enormous strategic importance. We are proud to be part of this.

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As an industry, HighTech is no stranger to evolution, disruption and change, but as the technological revolution continues to sweep across the sector it is clear that HighTech is an area of unparalleled growth.


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Yet, whether you are an early stage start-up entering the market, an established HighTech business, or a traditional HighTech firm leveraging technology, the road to success is never simple. While the opportunities for growth are well documented, they are rarely maximised. Furthermore, increased competition, a changing regulatory and tax landscape, and the all too real threat to data security are ongoing risks for the HighTech market.

With a unique combination of technology sector experience and a reputation for helping both owner managed as well as corporate clients achieve growth and expansion, we are well positioned to help you overcome these challenges.

Our HighTech expertise As a HighTech company, it is important that your professional advisers not only understand your day-to-day business but also have an ingrained understanding of the technology sector itself. So, with almost 70 years of financial experience we feel that we are at the cutting edge of the industry and can be viewed as a well-known adviser to the (Dutch) HighTech sector. With state of the art offices located in and around Brainport Eindhoven, a world-class region with exceptional innovative strength competing at the same level as the Silicon Valley area, we are the right professional partner for you.

WVDB Consultants Accountants maintains a strategic alliance with VDB Attorneys-at-law and Civil-law-notaries which makes it possible to work multidisciplinary. Thanks to our multidisciplinary approach and working method, we are able to switch quickly between our different service lines and come to overall solutions for your specific case. In addition, we work in close cooperation with our independent member firms of Moore Global in amongst others Berlin, Munich, New York, San Francisco, Shanghai and with other international partners of the Moore Global network.

Within WVDB and VDB, at the heart of our HighTech team, are niche expertise and knowledge, gained from working closely with leading businesses and key people within the industry. As a highly immersed and experienced team, we seek to keep our clients abreast of the key changes, pressure and forces at work within the market.

Our specialists understand that the pace of change within the market requires knowledge and experience of the key issues facing HighTech companies. From valuing intellectual property to complex compliance issues, data security to business process modelling, our team of specialists offer effective, strategic and operational solutions specifically tailored to the needs of each business.


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Whatever phase of growth you are currently in, we have the experience, expertise and HighTech industry understanding to truly add value to your business. While we provide all of the services below and more, we seek to understand each business’ unique strategies, objectives and business models so that we can create a bespoke integrated solution for you.

IT ADVISORYIT Advisory and analytics as a serviceBusiness Analytics (dashboarding & reporting, analytics / data science and process mining)ERP quality Assurance / independent tool selectionsExternal Assurance (ISAE3402 and DIGI-D assessments (Netherlands))Cyber-resilience, privacy and security assessments / scansGeneral Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

CORPORATE FINANCEValue creationCapital raisingMergers and acquisitions

LEGALCivil-law notariesAttorneys-at-law Company law Litigation Intellectual property law Real estate and tenancy law Fiscal proceedings and fraud Compliance

TAX(International) tax advice and transfer pricingVATWage tax and social securityPension advice Tax complianceR&D tax incentives / innovation box advice

BUSINESS SUPPORTBookkeeping & financial reportingHuman resourcePayroll administration

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Whether you have just started out in business, are facing challenges due to the rapid growth and expansion, are looking to restructure the business, have succession issues or maybe even looking to trade sale or list on a recognised market, we will be there for you at every stage to provide the support you need, whenever you need it, and enable you to grow your business.

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We understand that each HighTech business is unique, both in terms of requirements and circumstances, so we focus on tailored tax advice and solutions rather than adopting a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

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International tax and transfer pricingWe have a wealth of experience in advising HighTech businesses of all types on tax-optimal structuring, in order to help them achieve their specific objectives. Whether this is providing an attractive ownership structure to help attract investors, minimising tax liabilities on trading profits, maintaining options for exit for directors, or structuring with a specific future exit strategy in mind, while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, our team can offer the relevant support.

We have specialists in international structuring and financing, transfer pricing, VAT and wage tax who can provide expert advice in each of these areas. Through our international network of Moore Global member firms, we have access to local tax expertise in almost every location you might conceivably want to do business. The result is joined-up advice, that takes into account the interaction between these different taxes and the overall impact of foreign taxation on your total tax burden.

With tax legislation and practice being an area of continuous change, our specialist team also helps our clients stay abreast of the latest opportunities, as well as potential pitfalls.

VATVAT is a tax of risks and opportunities. HighTech businesses that manage their risks and maximise their opportunities can anticipate lower compliance costs, avoid penalties and optimise reclaimed VAT. Our dedicated VAT compliance teamcan amongst others get you VAT registered, submit your returns and deal with the Dutch tax authorities all on your behalf. By handing the compliance strain over to us, you become free to focus your energy on your core business.

Wage tax and social securityIt is possible to remunerate your employees in a number of different ways. However, each way could result in other tax consequences. It is not a simple matter to determine what those consequences would be. However, we can address these consequences in a manner that is as tax efficient as possible for both employer and employee.However, arranging the remuneration of your own employees is not the only moment at which you need to be aware of possible tax consequences. Also when insourcing external workers or even when outsourcing work to (sub)contractors, here may be a variety of tax related consequences.

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In case your employees are working across the border or are fully deployed abroad, this could have far-reaching tax and financial consequences for you and your employees. In these cases, we can fully unburden you from difficult wage tax questions. For instance, in what country will the employee be subject to taxation and where will social security contributions need to be paid?We can also advice you on the possibilities of a salary split and the so-called 30%-ruling. We have a great deal of practical experience in cross-border employment.

Pension advice In our daily practice, we often see that employers consider pension schemes as rather complex. Therefore, receiving adequate advice by a specialist in this field of taxation is of key importance. Our Pension department has all the knowledge and expertise on pensions and all other related services available. Perhaps needless to mention that our pension specialist advisors dispose of all required licenses which are obliged by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM). This shows that we are compliant with all (new) very strict quality and professional demands that the AFM requires for providing pension advice.By bundling our expertise with the other disciplines within our organization, a unique collaboration arises which enables us to precisely align the possibilities with your needs. Our services are not limited to pension situations as a business owner but also concern the pension schemes for your employees (i.e. corporate pension advice).

Tax complianceWe work with our HighTech clients to meet their tax obligations efficiently, with the minimum call on valuable management time. This leaves you free to focus on what is most important – running your business successfully - but with the confidence that tax relief for all expenditure is being maximized and that any other tax opportunities and risks are being identified and acted on. Our tax compliance service amongst others includes: • preparation of Dutch corporate income tax

returns, VAT returns as well as wage tax returns;

• advising on any tax liability due or repayment arising;

• responding to enquiries from the Dutch tax authorities.

R&D tax incentives / innovation box adviceWhile every HighTech business is unique, the common denominator for each business is that they leverage technology. Technology is a major cost and a key driver of value for the enterprise. We can help you minimize that cost through the application of R&D tax incentives while maximizing your IP value. From guiding you through the WBSO procedure (in close cooperation with our external partner) to the request for and application of the Dutch innovation box (including profit allocation), our specialists understand R&D and the guidance to which the Dutch responsible authorities work and know where and how claims can be improved whilst keeping within the guidelines.


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Assurance services and ‘adding value’ are not usually viewed together, since the primary objective of an audit is to provide an independent opinion on your financial statements. We do not subscribe to this concept.

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We recognise the commercial importance of providing assurance on your business controls so that there are no surprises. Equally, we understand the need to offer advice to help you develop your business in relation to your internal control systems and management information.

We provide external audit services to a wide range of clients, from newly formed start-ups to established national and international groups. Our well-resourced and experienced audit team covers Dutch as well as global audit assignments and our focus on planning ensures timely reporting to shareholders, audit committees and regulators as applicable.

A key element of our approach is to agree clients’ expectations at an early stage, which ensures that key risks are identified and dealt with from the start. Early planning means that we have the information we need to provide an efficient and seamless audit service, and that our clients have plenty of notice to gather the relevant information so that it does not interfere with their daily workload.

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Outsourcing your financial and administrative functions will allow you and your staff to concentrate on what is important to the business.

Control & Performance We would like to assist and coach you in your growth and your control on the organization. Depending on your needs and the complexity of the situation, we have CFO’s , controllers and accounting staff to your disposal “on demand”.

Our goal is to make sure you feel in control, also considering the future changes your organization is facing.

You might not need full-time quality staff, which makes it even harder to find high level staff. Outsourcing your financial and administrative functions will improve the quality and allow you and your staff to concentrate on what is important to the business. CFO levelMost accounting and finance work does not require a CFO. But, for the work that really matters, you cannot and will not get a CFO’s insight and experience from a controller or bookkeeper.

We have helped companies in their start-up, growth or restructuring stages. Whether your company is not yet ready to commit to a full time CFO position or, for other reasons, an interim CFO is required, we can help. A CFO does more than prepare your financial statements; a CFO is a trusted confidant, a networking resource, a strategic partner and someone who will share their wealth of knowledge and experience to help you expand

your business when the timing is right, or assist you through the challenges every early stage company must navigate.

Controller levelSmall business owners have an unmet need – accurate books prepared by an experienced accounting professional that can deliver relevant financial reporting. We are not your typical bookkeeper. We function as your part-time Controller, meaning we do not just enter numbers. We run monthly financials, review and analyze them as well as looking for areas to increase profits and work as part of your management team.

Seems so simple and straightforward, but we have heard far too many people stating they are struggling to find the right professional with deep accounting knowledge to help them manage the growth and profitability of their business. Still others have people in place, but all the financial “dots” are not getting connected.

For instance, you may have a CPA firm who is doing an excellent job with your business and personal taxes. That is what CPAs do best. You may even have an admin or bookkeeper who handles your basic data entry needs.

However, between those two levels of service is a void that could be costing you and the company money. Our controllers can bridge the gap. Your revenue and expenses come together to paint a picture of the health of your business. To ensure efficient, accurate and proper data entry, reporting and analysis all Controllers have solid knowledge and experience.

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Bookkeeping & financial reportingWe provide a full range of services, whether you need to manage your bookkeeping, design and implement new financial processes, we will structure a solution to fulfil your requirements.

WVDB prides itself on its ability to train accountants, not just ‘box fillers and tickers’. While we can of course provide support to you in your own internal processes, we have a dedicated team that can support you with your accounting requirements including bookkeeping, management accounts or statutory financial statements. In addition, we can advise you on the optimisation of controlling your financial processes, the organization of your information- and administrative systems and management control.

Our services will be conducted for the most part by making use of online software. Our software systems come in a great variety which often results in a custom made approach and added value for every business. As a result, besides the practical day-to-day administrative support we can also assist you on getting to know your business even better through the use of business intelligence tools.

Human resource Share based incentives for employees are a valuable tool to incentivise employees to think more about the business objectives of the company as well as a very tax efficient form of remuneration. They can also help the company to attract and retain key talent. Whether you are looking to implement a share scheme for your employees in the future, or review your existing arrangements, our team of experts can help through the whole process.

We can help you decide what scheme is best for you, assist in the design process and advise on all aspects including share valuation, corporate tax implications and employment and capital gains tax treatment for the scheme you decide to implement. We can also deal with all application procedures and reporting requirements on an ongoing basis.

Payroll administrationKeeping a payroll administration is for most businesses a lot of work. However, for us it is daily routine. Every month we deal with the automatic processing of salary slips of approximately fifteen thousand employees and other payroll related services.

Our payroll department has a great expertise in processing the salary payslips in all kinds of branches and industries. The great diversity of businesses also entails that they are well informed on amongst others the content and the application of many collective labour agreements.

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Our experienced team of M&A professionals is able to provide the full spectrum of lead advisory and transaction support services to HighTech clients in any phase, from start-up to exit.

Value creationAt the heart of any business lies the entrepreneur’s desire to create value. In the start-up phase the focus will be directed towards the initial roll-out of the technology, product and/or service that is at the centre of the company’s business proposition. Both the entrepreneur and the company are effectively functioning on survival mode. All energy goes to the inception of the business and there is little room for long-term strategies and value propositions.

After the establishment of the company and the successful market introduction of the product or service an immediate shift occurs. It is now pivotal that the business quickly scales up to the next level. The attraction of (additional) capital and/or (strategic) partnerships often becomes a necessity at this stage. And every investor, whether financially or strategically driven, will be primarily interested in the value of the proposition. What is the envisioned growth curve? What are the main underlying assumptions and what level of certainty can be attributed to them? What are the primary risks and what would be the desired return on investment in light of these risks and expectations?

Our team of experts can help you address these questions beforehand. We can assess your company’s stance and help you develop your value proposition so that you are both prepared and informed when you enter into negotiations with potential (future) investors. We know both sides of the coin as we are also used to working for the ‘other side’.

We assist (prospective) buyers and investors in assessing business cases and we help to determine the value of their potential targets. This gives us a competitive advantage: we know how to present your business case to increase your chances on success in attracting funding.

Capital raising When the value proposition is clear, we can assist you in taking it to the market. We have an network of potential investors and we are more than happy to introduce you to the ones that best fit your proposition. We believe in a tailor-made approach. After all, every proposition is unique and there is not just one size to fit all.

Our experts have extensive knowledge of the capital market and our network ranges from high-worth individuals to venture capitalists, private equity firms and strategic investors. As mentioned, we can help you get in touch with prospective investors, but often we see that initial contact has already been established without any intermediation.

In these cases we are often asked to assist in creating a comprehensible dataset for the company to provide to the interested party or parties and to advise on the next steps.

We can also take over coordination and/or communication and join in on the (preliminary) discussions, all to be determined by the client and made to fit the demands of the specific business case.

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Mergers and acquisitionsDuring the lifecycle of your HighTech company you may come across several opportunities to either expand your business through acquisitions or to sell (part of your) business. These opportunities could have significant impact on your company and they deserve careful consideration. Our M&A team is excellently equipped to provide you with detailed insight into the respective opportunity, including an assessment of both the potential risks and the potential benefits.

Apart from advice on and an assessment of the business opportunities our M&A team has all the skills, practical experience and knowledge to guide you through the entire process. We also acknowledge that, depending on your level of experience and your expertise, you might want to carry out a (substantial part) of the transaction process on your own. We are always at hand to provide you with advice on specific matters or to conduct only specific transaction related services, such as for instance a due diligence or contract negotiations. It is entirely up to you to determine our level of engagement.

Whatever the level of our involvement might be, our primary goal remains to protect your goals and to ensure that you achieve the best possible outcome.

Our transaction services include (but are not limited to) the following activities: • Analysis and assessment of business

opportunities (both buy- and sell-side); • Business valuations;• Preparation of a comprehensive dataset;• Preparing businesses for sale; • Researching and contacting potential

investors, buyers or targets; • Transaction negotiations;• Facilitation or execution of due diligences; • General project management from start to

finish and everything in between.

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Given the reliance on technology and data by HighTech businesses, WVDB has invested in one of the largest IT advisory practices in the Brainport region

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Since risks of getting it wrong are severe, both in terms of fines and loss of customer confidence, our team can help review, implement and ensure compliance with industry best practices. This team consists of chartered IT Auditors (RE and CISA), IT Advisers and data scientists. We believe that data analytics is fully integrated in all of our services. This team serves technology and HighTech businesses with multidisciplinary solutions in the area of IT Audit as a service.

IT advisory and analytics as a serviceThe IT Auditors of WVDB have a broad knowledge of IT management processes, IT systems and various (international) IT frameworks, and are affiliated to the Dutch Organization for Registered EDP Auditors (NOREA) and Certified Information Systems Auditors (CISA). Among other things, we advise on the management of IT systems (including the General IT Controls), the organization of your IT organization and the management of IT projects. We can support

you with risk analyses and setting up the right control measures to cover these risks. Of course, we also carry out IT Audits and will be a critical friend with a sharp and objective opinion and pro-active advisory skills.

Our IT Audits may result in a report of findings, or in formal assurance reports under the guidelines of the NBA or NOREA, depending on your wishes.

Business Analytics (dashboarding & reporting, analytics / data science and process mining) as a serviceOur Data Science team generates the right data from your (ERP) systems on processes such as finance, purchasing, supply chain, planning and production. They transform data into real-time and fact based insights. With our 5-day approach we promise you a working prototype within 5 working days!

WVDB and her strategic partner VDB ensures that the knowledge of the people, the use of the systems, the availability of the data and the policy of your organization are well coordinated. Our experts have powerful data analysis solutions to analyze large amounts of financial and operational data. This enables you to realize concrete improvements in your financial and operational processes. Here we use and give advice in the application of existing advanced tooling such as Qlikview, Tableau, PowerBI and process mining tools such as Disco.


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ERP quality assurance / independent tool selectionsThe execution of IT projects is not an everyday practice for organizations. The complexity of IT projects increases because they are related to developments such as mergers / acquisitions, (cloud / finance) transformations and/or supply chain integrations. The importance of these types of projects increases because a successful project has a major influence on the success of the business strategy and the achievement of turnover or profit targets. But such projects involve specific challenges such as:

• At go-live, are you sure that the system is working?

• There are few IT projects that come to an end without budget and / or time overrun; this makes understanding of the risks essential. To what extent is your project organization / supplier independent?

• An IT project is often accompanied by changes in business processes; where do you deviate from an ERP standard and what impact does this have on your company?

• A new IT often also requires extra data; migrating your

current data set is often insufficient• A project almost always runs “on schedule”

and yet it is often disappointing when testing is done. Who gives you

an early warning?• You have chosen an IT supplier as your

contractor; who is your architectural advisor and helps you to do the delivery? Is the project management and organization decisive enough to arrive at the desired deliverables in time?

• As an independent consultant helping organizations realize projects by timely identification of risks, organizing, implementing and monitoring quality control measures.

External Assurance (ISAE3402 and DIGI-D assessments (Netherlands))IT auditors are able to audit your service organization on ISAE3402 (ISAE3000), SOC1 and/or SOC 2. These reports’ such create added value for suppliers of outsourcing services (service organizations) as well as for their customers:

• Service Organization Control reports create confidence with (potential) customers of service organizations and are, as a result, a powerful marketing tool for service organizations;

• Service Organization Control reports support the governance, risk management & compliance activities of customers of service organizations and are therefore an added value to them.

That’s why many service organizations issue Service Organization Control reports. Such as cloud computing and IT service organizations, asset managers, financial services bureaus, logistics service organizations and payroll processors. The best-known types of Service Organization Control reports are ISAE 3402 and ISAE 3000.

Cyber-resilience, privacy and security assessments / scansThe risk of cyber-attacks is growing exponentially, especially for HighTech businesses, as the opportunities presented by technology and improved systems connectivity grow. This threat to information security is an existential threat to many organizations. Breaches in the confidentiality, integrity or availability of their data are significant, but the loss of customer or stakeholder trust in your service could be terminal.



Securing digital channels is a complex exercise, and one that draws on a range of governance, risk and assurance capabilities as well as in-depth technical and cyber security skills. Our cost effective services help you to:

• educate your senior management and employees on security threats and how to respond to these;

• assure your process and technology, giving you independent and timely information on your state of information security compliance;

• architect your risk, policy, technology and standards environments to help you ensure your business operates according to your risk appetite;

• manage your security operation, making sure you blend education, architecture and assurance in a way that is appropriate to your operation.

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) As of 25 May 2018, organizations have to fully comply with the new GDPR regulations so it is imperative that you fully understand the requirements of GDPR and be compliant in order to avoid being hit with heavy fines. Breaches within the regulation around the collection, usage and maintenance of personal data are significant, and could be terminal.

We have devised a GDPR health check to determine whether you are fully aware of how the regulations apply to your business; whether you are currently complying with the regulation; and whether you have the internal systems and controls in place to be able to comply effectively.


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Civil-law notariesVDB Notarissen has a team of (deputy) civil-law notaries whose expertise can be found in corporate law, real estate and family law (estate planning).

Our corporate law team has a broad experience with implementing share transactions, the incorporation of companies and establishment of other legal entities, the amendment of articles of association, implementing (cross-border) mergers and demergers, (cross-border) conversions, reorganizations and liquidations, all of which will be done in a cost-efficient and practical manner. Further we advise our national and international clients on their corporate law needs, such as shareholder agreements and seamless integration into the articles of association as well as employee participation (by using non-voting shares or depositary receipts for shares).

Our real estate team has an extensive sector knowledge of transfer of real estate, tenancy law, environmental law, project development, administrative law and real-estate financing. Our team helps players in the national and international real estate markets to succeed.

Attorneys-at-lawMany HighTech entrepreneurs might have the worrying feeling that they face unresolved legal issues that they might not even be aware of. This can distract the HighTech entrepreneurs from what they do best: developing their

product or service. We will take away these distractions by creating an environment where the entrepreneur can be assured that all his legal worries will be taken care of. We offer more than just legal advice. Thanks to our experience with HighTech businesses, we are able to resolve your issues and proactively provide solutions for the future.

Whether your business is entering the market or is already well-established and building on years of success, we will be able to assist you in nearly all legal challenges that entrepreneurs face. We can provide start-ups with the must-have documentation to facilitate their optimal growth. Established companies, having different needs and challenges, can rely on our expertise to stay on top of their market and leverage technology. We can help you reach your full business potential while minimizing risks by efficient and proactive problem solving.

Our expertise extends over the following fields:

Company lawWe can help you manage relationships with and documentation relating to shareholders, investors, customers, suppliers, etc. We will look after your interests in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital. Both in the sale as well as the purchasing process of a business, we are able to conduct a thorough due diligence and fully assist you in all related matters. We are also fully at home in international practice, collaborating closely with network partners throughout the world.

WVDB Consultants Accountants maintains a strategic alliance with VDB Attorneys-at-law and Civil-law-notaries.

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Labour lawEmployment law is rapidly evolving as a consequence of new legislation and regulations. Sound knowledge and broad experience of labour law are essential to offer employers and employees adequate counselling in labour disputes and issues. You can also call upon us for matters such as non-competition restrictions, harmonisation of employment conditions, flexible employment contracts, outsourcing, international labour law, collective labour agreements, etc. Litigation In most cases your clients will be satisfied with your work. If you happen to have an unsatisfied client, it is pleasant to have someone assisting you who understands your industry well. We can act quickly in such cases and provide expert advice. Our primary focus is in resolving and deescalating issues, but when an issue turns into a legal procedure our experts in procedural law and litigation can offer the support you need. We focus on your personal and financial interests and monitor your rights and obligations.

Intellectual property lawIntellectual property (IP) is a key value driver of HighTech businesses, feeding into each stage of strategic development. We can provide optimum management for your IP Portfolio.

We understand the importance of IP to your corporate value, and advise (in close cooperation with our external partners) on: registering and securing IP rights.

Real estate and tenancy lawIn a real estate project every phase has its own challenges, especially as HighTech businesses often need company specific real estate to support their business processes. Our experts in spatial planning, project development, and sale and rental of real estate, assist you to complete your projects successfully and to advise you if issues would occur in any step of your project.

Fiscal proceedings and fraudIf you have a dispute with the Dutch Tax authorities or when the FIOD (the Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service) has made its appearance, you can contact us. We are one of the few offices that has a specialisation in this field. This is reflected in the manner in which we interact with the tax authority, public prosecutor or the judge.

In case of fraud allegations, we are able to coach you during the criminal investigations and will assist you during hearings. We will provide the financial knowledge needed and work closely together with your administrator, accountant or tax advisor.

ComplianceComplying with rules and regulations can be challenging as often both HighTech companies and the regulation around them are constantly changing. Our experts can help you become, as just as important, remain compliant with rules and regulations. They can give you the assurance that can innovate while adhering to appropriate regulation.

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About WVDB Over the past 70 years, we have become a leading and a multidisciplinary consultancy organization which provides specialized services to businesses as well as private individuals. Our clients vary from high net worth individuals to large multinational enterprises.

We can advise you on almost any aspect of accountancy, Dutch and international taxation, Dutch law, corporate finance and HR consultancy. With state of the art offices in and around Brainport Eindhoven we can advise a broad range of clients with more than 400 professionals.

About VDBFor legal work we collaborate with our strategic alliance partner VDB

About Moore Global Moore Global is a top ten global accountancy and consulting network. With offices in more then 110 countries, clients have access to the resources and capabilities to meet their global needs.

By combining local expertise and experience with the breadth of our worldwide networks, clients can be confident that, whatever their requirement, WVDB and Moore Global provide the right solution to their local, national and international needs.

Jasper Rijnsburger - PartnerTax [email protected]+31 88 194 82 74

Ron van Deun - [email protected]+31 88 194 87 98

Ricardo Goldbach - Senior ManagerBusiness [email protected]

Meindert Keuning - PartnerIT [email protected]+31 88 194 77 24

Nicole Steins - Senior ManagerCorporate [email protected]+31 88 194 83 84

Patricia Bossema - [email protected]+31 88 194 82 75

Marco Haanappel - PartnerCivil-law [email protected]+31 88 194 82 94

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