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A management company gives self-employed professionals the freedom to organise their assignments, income and future in a way that suits them. However, it is not a one-size-fits-all solution and definitely not a mere tax matter. Our experts view your company as a business tailored to your needs: we take care of your accounting and tax returns, but above all we help you think through the decisions that will shape your business in a few years' time.
The term ‘management company’ is often used broadly. In practice, it usually refers to a company through which a self-employed professional provides services to one or more clients. In addition to management services, this includes consultancy, IT services, technical expertise, project management, interim management or other specialised services.
It is important to note that there is no such thing as ‘the’ management company. The right approach depends on your activities, income, expenses, clients, risks, personal needs and future plans. That is why we never start from a standard template. We start by getting to know you, your approach and your goals.
Tax considerations are often a factor but it is far from the only reason for setting up your own company. For many self-employed professionals, a management company is just as much about freedom, control, continuity and future planning.
A management company can be an interesting option to:
organise your self-employed activity in a professional way;
plan your income more effectively, even when assignments fluctuate;
build reserves within your company;
invest in your activity or assets in a targeted way;
correctly organise professional expenses, reimbursements and benefits;
build your social protection and supplementary insurance in a considered way;
firmly anchor contractual agreements with clients;
prepare your pension, assets or future transfer in good time.
Whether a management company is also the right choice for you depends on the full picture. That is why good advice is essential.
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Accurate bookkeeping is the foundation. Your tax returns must be accurate, your numbers must be reliable and your administration up to date. But for a management company those are just the basics.
The real added value lies in the questions you ask based on those numbers.
How much salary do you pay yourself? Which resources are best kept within your company? When are dividends a good option? Which investments align with your plans? Which insurance policies do you need? How do you avoid unpleasant surprises in your contracts? And how do you ensure that your company still aligns with your ambitions five or ten years from now?
Our experts don’t dispense advice on autopilot. Instead, we look ahead, translate scenarios into concrete options and help you make choices that fit both your professional and personal situation.
We start with your activity, income, costs, principals, personal needs and ambitions. This gives us a clear view of what your management company needs to do today and what your ambitions are.
We translate your numbers into clear choices. What does a certain salary mean? How much cash remains in your company? What is the impact of dividends? Which investments are feasible? Which risks need to be covered?
Your company evolves and that is why we regularly assess whether your approach is still a good fit. When new plans arise, tax rules change or important decisions need to be made, we proactively think with you.
Our experts will be happy to help you. Don’t hesitate to raise any questions you may have about your management company.
Yes, but not automatically and not for everyone. A management company can be a good idea for self-employed professionals who want to structure their activities in a professional way, generate sufficient income, manage risks or plan for the future.
Whether it’s worthwhile for you depends on your income, costs, assignments, personal needs and ambitions. That is why an individual analysis is crucial.
Taxation often comes into it but shouldn’t be the only motivation. Freedom, income planning, risk management, investments, additional protection and wealth planning are at least as important.
A good management company is not a tax gimmick but a professional structure that fits your approach and ambitions.
Among other things that depends on your income, costs, liability risks, type of assignments and future plans. For some self-employed professionals, a company is an interesting option from the outset. For others, it makes more sense to start as a sole trader and make the switch later.
We help you make a well-considered choice.
There is no standard answer. Your salary depends on your personal needs, social protection, tax situation, cash flow and plans for your company.
Together we determine which combination of salary, benefits, dividends, reserves and investments is the best fit for your situation.
Yes, you can. For many self-employed professionals, this is even one of the reasons for setting up a company. You can build up funds, invest or plan how to withdraw them from your company at a later stage.
The important thing is not to leave this to chance. Solid planning helps you make conscious decisions regarding reserves, distributions, investments and asset accumulation.
A company can help structure certain risks more effectively but it doesn’t automatically protect you from all risks. Directors’ liability, professional liability, contractual obligations and insurance must be assessed separately.
That is why we combine, among other things, accounting, tax and legal advice.
Think of freedom in how you organise your work, clear contractual agreements, your own responsibility and the absence of a hierarchical relationship as is the case with employees.
If these conditions are not met, there is a risk that the inspection authorities may classify the collaboration as false self-employment, and therefore as a (hidden) employment contract.
Our experts help you structure your collaboration with clients in a correct and professional way, and are happy to point out what is and isn’t possible.
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