A corporate transaction or reorganisation is never an end in itself.
We look at the more profound finality and the nature of wealth transfer. Where assets migrate, taxation comes into play.
Family transfers
The importance of properly structuring family transfers
Family transfers involve the transfer of assets or business activities within a family, typically from parents to children or other close relatives, either during lifetime or upon death.
Our approach:
A family transfer is a complex process in which not only business considerations but also family dynamics play an important role. It fundamentally differs from transfers between independent third parties because the parties involved have close personal ties, and the continuity of the family business is central.
We understand that such transfers are not solely about financial and legal structures, but also about preserving family harmony and respecting the values and traditions the family has built over the years. You can therefore rely on a personalized approach in which we carefully listen to your concerns, wishes, and expectations.
Our expertise in this domain:
Our approach is aimed at providing solutions that are both commercially sound and aligned with family dynamics. We always strive to ensure that both current and future generations can continue their activities with peace of mind.
In practice? Illustrative cases:
CASE
Wealthy families are often confronted with challenging investment opportunities where generating returns is a key objective.
For the family office of a wealthy Belgian family, setting up a special purpose vehicle was essential for financing a real estate project in the leisure industry, with an investment value of €50 million.
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers played a crucial role by reconciling value creation with sufficient contractual safeguards. Following successful results, the invested capital was further increased.
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“Tax is everywhere”
“Look before you leap”.
A corporate transaction or reorganisation is never an end in itself. We look at the more profound finality and the nature of wealth transfer. Where assets migrate, taxation comes into play.
Advice
Disputes
Are you looking for tax advice based on a firm foundation, written in regular language and which offers a viable solution? Then you have come to the right place at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers! We supplement classic tax advice with a tax risk analysis to ensure that a structure passes the tax administration or court review. Together, we go for well-founded solutions that meet both short and long-term objectives.
Count on the CORPORATE team for assistance with tax audits and discussions with the tax administration, both at the administrative stage and in court. We ascertain precisely what the tax administration will and will not allow in the specific tax files. We also explore the viability of the tax authority’s claims and the arguments you could use to make a difference in court.
Regularisations
Negotiations
What if some components of your assets have not been subjected to the correct tax regime? You can still realise a rectification within a legally prescribed framework, through tax regularisation. The experts at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers can analyse how to use this tax technique correctly and guide you through the rest of a case.
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers are experienced negotiators. Our priority is always the best possible deal for our clients. Whether it concerns contract negotiations, settlements or business transactions, we provide the lasting and most beneficial solution!
Advice
Are you looking for tax advice based on a firm foundation, written in regular language and which offers a viable solution? Then you have come to the right place at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers! We supplement classic tax advice with a tax risk analysis to ensure that a structure passes the tax administration or court review. Together, we go for well-founded solutions that meet both short and long-term objectives.
Disputes
Count on the CORPORATE team for assistance with tax audits and discussions with the tax administration, both at the administrative stage and in court. We ascertain precisely what the tax administration will and will not allow in the specific tax files. We also explore the viability of the tax authority’s claims and the arguments you could use to make a difference in court.
Regularisations
What if some components of your assets have not been subjected to the correct tax regime? You can still realise a rectification within a legally prescribed framework, through tax regularisation. The experts at Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers can analyse how to use this tax technique correctly and guide you through the rest of a case.
Negotiations
Tuerlinckx Tax Lawyers are experienced negotiators. Our priority is always the best possible deal for our clients. Whether it concerns contract negotiations, settlements or business transactions, we provide the lasting and most beneficial solution!
