#  Family Business 

Your unique family, our unique approach. Because KPMG Meijburg &amp; Co knows that each family and each family business is different, we provide customized advice to grow and retain your legacy.

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##  Our expertise 

Family businesses face different issues than those confronting other businesses. KPMG Meijburg &amp; Co understands these unique challenges and offers an integral approach covering the entire business life-cycle. We advise both the family and the business and know the complex dynamic that exists between shareholders, the board and management. As your trusted advisor we offer customized solutions and a full service tax package.

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### **Kitchen Table Advisor**

Family businesses are about more than just figures and structures. That’s why we have consideration for family values and act as your confidential advisor who understands the business and personal side of your family business. From further developing the business and making it more international to creating a succession strategy.

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### **International network**

Thanks to the KPMG Private Enterprise network, we can quickly engage with offices in more than 80 countries. Are you considering emigrating or foreign investment? Then our international network means we can quickly receive the right input from our colleagues in the relevant countries. In a nutshell: short lines of communication, without any fees being immediately payable.

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### **Confidentiality and integrity**

At KPMG Meijburg &amp; Co we value our confidential communication and ethical approach. No aggressive advice or losing sleep about tax issues, but a transparent relationship with the Dutch tax authorities with whom we make good agreements. That way we ensure your privacy and we help the family and the business with our subject-matter expertise.

##  Family &amp; Business - need advice? 

A family business is more than just running a business. If you have questions about the future of your family business, feel free to contact us to arrange a personal meeting about what’s possible.

##  Our services 

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## Sustainable entrepreneurship

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## Privacy &amp; UBO

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## Single Family Offices

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## Private clients

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## Business succession scheme

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## Estate planning and inheritance &amp; gift taxes

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## Family &amp; Business Legal

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## Links &amp; Downloads

- [Download interview](https://www.meijburg.com/sites/default/files/2026-03/kpmg-meijburg-interview-familie-bedrijf.pdf)Jouw unieke familie, onze unieke aanpak
- [Interviewreeks over actuele thema’s binnen familiebedrijven](https://www.meijburg.com/node/2983)
- [Global Family Office Compensation Benchmark Report 2025](https://www.meijburg.com/news/global-family-office-compensation-benchmark-report-2025)
- [Global Family Business Report 2025](https://www.meijburg.com/news/global-family-business-report-2025)
- [Q3’25 Venture Pulse Report — Global trends](https://kpmg.com/xx/en/what-we-do/industries/private-enterprise/venture-pulse.html)

## Frequently asked questions

###  How can I transfer my family business in a tax advantageous way? 

Inheritance tax, gift tax and personal income tax all play an important role in the transfer of a family business. FAQs are; What is the best way to transfer my business: via a gift, sale or another arrangement? How can I minimize the tax burden on a transfer? Does the value of my business play a role in the transfer?

###  How can I protect my assets within the family business? 

Protecting the assets is an important point that family businesses need to consider. FAQs are; How can I separate my personal assets from the business assets? What are the tax benefits of setting up a holding structure? How can I transfer my assets to the next generation in a tax advantageous way?

###  How does the Business Succession scheme work? 

The Business Succession scheme (*bedrijfsopvolgingsregeling*; BOR) is an important tax facility for family businesses. The scheme offers tax benefits when transferring the business to a family member, for example as a gift or an inheritance. Many businesses want to know: What conditions apply to the BOR? How much of a tax benefit can I realize with it? How do I ensure that my business complies with the requirements?

## Family Business specialists

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 Partner baijer.marlies \[at\] kpmg.com [  Meijburg Amstelveen ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-amstelveen) 

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 Partner merkus.maarten \[at\] kpmg.com [  Meijburg Amstelveen ](https://www.meijburg.com/keep-me-updated/contact-offices/meijburg-amstelveen) 

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