Gread & Partners :: Financial Controllers

Get Flash As a base for your European subsidiary, the Netherlands holds many practical advantages: - Attractive tax rulings for foreign investment - The acknowledged world trade center for Europe - English as the business language For all its business appeal, however, the Netherlands represents a challenge for corporate controllers. Many legal and tax requirements differ greatly from the U.S., for example. And despite the European Union, each European country has its own unique regulations. A qualified adviser is a good investment Gread & Partners specializes in corporate finance and tax preparation for foreign companies doing business in Europe. For over twenty years, we have guided small to medium sized enterprises through complex and unfamiliar Dutch processes with: - Cost-saving advice on Dutch investment incentives - Out- sourced financial setup and management - Information needed to comply with government requirements - Preparation of required contracts and forms - Native fluency in the Dutch language In fact, we commonly save corporate controllers at least a full day per week in paperwork alone. Your overseas controller Unlike the small business practices of multinational accounting firms, we provide customized services and develop close working relationships with our clients. As a result, Gread & Partners can serve as the main point of financial contact between your home office and Dutch subsidiary. We allow your employees to concentrate on growing your core business. And we provide continuity through staffing changes. We are familiar with the process of starting up a business in the Netherlands. For example, should you form a brand office or incorporate? What home country and Dutch income taxes will your expatriate employees be subject to? How much non-productive time will your employees spend trying to fulfill local requirements? Our consulting services include: - Advice about the appropriate entity - Information about tax laws - Advice on VAT and import duties - Research into legal regulations and restrictions - Tax preparation Operating a business in the Netherlands involves a number of governmental requirements. We will help expedite your compliance and avoid misunderstandings with local authorities. We will also help you take advantage of economic incentives, such as the expatriate 30% income tax ruling. Our knowledge of government processes covers: - The requirements for establishing business - Subsidy programs - Governmental lobbying - Dutch and European environmental regulations - Employee and employer regulations Serving in the capacity of financial controller for foreign companies in the Netherlands, we help set up and manage efficient administrative systems that fit the parent company's structure: - Tailor-made financial administration - Salary administration, taking advantage of attractive tax rulings for foreign managers - Assistance interpreting rental agreements and service contracts - Regular contacts with auditors, in-land revenue banks and insurance companies - Personal income tax rulings - Pension plans When your European business has grown to a level that justifies hiring an internal controller, we can simplify the transition-with recruiting and selecting a financial system. We developed telecontrolling as a cost-effective alternative to either a full hands- on administration by Gread & Partners or employment of a dedicated in- house financial controller. In telecontrolling, your personnel use a simple accounting software package to input financial data. This information is transmitted electronically to our offices, where we perform the value-added controller function, check for accuracy and anomalies, and prepare the necessary reports. Gread & Partners BV Financial Controllers Leidsekade 49 1016 CW Amsterdam The Netherlands Telephone: Fax: E-mail: info@gread.nl General Manager: Theo M.C. de GrootSimon Paul Trade Development Manager American Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands American companies wishing to set up a branch office in the Netherlands have a lot of questions regarding the legal and tax aspects involved in a procedure of that kind. I have recommended Gread & Partners to several such firms - all of whom have been assisted to their full satisfaction. Joy Kinnear Senior Vice President Shareholder.com We've worked with Gread & Partners for several years on a range of issues from incorporation to external reporting to employee benefits. Their advice is always solid and their service is superb. They're a great partner. Terry Catania Chief Executive Officer SanCal Instruments BV We changed from a large, multinational accounting firm to Gread & Partners. They are always available to answer our questions, even the small ones, and help us find us the best solutions to our problems. Gread & Partners gives us a personal service and attention - a nice change.