Running a family business is unique. You combine entrepreneurship with family relationships, which brings both special opportunities and challenges. Are you exploring the best tax strategy for family businesses? Or wondering how to handle family business succession or a business transfer smoothly within the family? In all cases, expert advice is essential.

RSM offers specialized tax strategy for family businesses, focusing on both strategic planning and practical execution. We understand the complexities of estate planning within family businesses, drafting a family charter, and selling (part of) your company. This includes tax-efficient gifting of business assets to children, as well as legally and fiscally preparing a transfer of your family business to third parties or an external successor. Our experts help you achieve clarity, continuity, and peace of mind—both in tax matters and long-term strategy—so you can focus on the future of your business and your family.

We are happy to assist you with the following matters:

A timely and well-planned family business succession is essential for the continuity of your enterprise. Whether you plan to transfer ownership within the family or are considering external succession, RSM provides expert support with clear business transfer planning for a seamless transition. We also advise on the Business Succession Scheme (BOR Netherlands) and other tax reliefs that can significantly impact the transfer of your family business.

A timely and well-planned business succession is essential for the continuity of your company. Whether you intend to transfer ownership within the family or are considering external succession, RSM helps you develop a clear step-by-step plan for a smooth business transfer. We also provide expert advice on the Business Succession Scheme (BOR Netherlands) and other tax reliefs that influence the transfer of your business.

The structure and strategy of your family business have direct tax implications. Our specialists provide expert advice on the optimal business structure and growth strategies, considering both business and family interests. We help eliminate tax barriers and create opportunities for sustainable growth.

Estate planning is essential for the structured and tax-efficient transfer of wealth within the family. RSM provides expert advice on gifts, wills, and prenuptial agreements, tailored to your personal situation and current regulations. This ensures you avoid unnecessary tax burdens and secure a smooth transfer of assets to the next generation.

In growing family businesses, it is crucial to establish clear agreements regarding roles, responsibilities, and ownership. RSM assists you in drafting a family charter and organizing family councils, ensuring that everyone understands their responsibilities and preventing potential conflicts.

Dutch inheritance and gift tax laws are complex and impact the transfer of wealth. RSM helps you understand and navigate these regulations, ensuring you make optimal use of exemptions, tax rates, and tax advantages.

Our tax advisors ensure the correct and timely filing of your income tax, gift tax, and inheritance tax. With up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations, we make sure you comply with all tax obligations and don’t miss any opportunities for savings.

After the sale of (part of) your family business, managing your wealth can become complex. With our family office services, we take this burden off your shoulders. We assist with investment matters, wealth structuring, and coordination with external advisors—both domestically and internationally.

Why do family businesses choose RSM?

Specialist in business succession and transfer

Understanding families, focus on continuity

International network, locally involved

Partner of Nyenrode Business University (RSM-Nyenrode Initiative)

Highest recognition by Consultancy.nl: Diamond level

Review of book launch 'Transfer of ownership of family businesses'

Frequently asked questions

Transferring a business within a family requires thorough preparation. This includes considering gift or inheritance tax, utilizing exemptions, and tax-efficiently transferring shares or assets.

With a smart succession plan, you can reduce or even avoid inheritance tax. We take into account the Business Succession Scheme (BOR) and other tax reliefs.

A family charter establishes agreements on ownership, decision-making, and roles within the family business. It helps prevent conflicts and ensures continuity.

Yes, you can. We assist you in the tax and legal preparation of transferring the business to an external party, for example, if there is no successor within the family.

More information

Please contact RSM's Family Businesses department with your questions about your family business