Close-knit interaction with tax lawyers that truly understand the life sciences environment

Life science and medical device organizations operate in a highly competitive market saturated with innovation and ever-changing regulatory standards. Every organization’s needs differ based on their current life cycle stage or stage of product development. Having a trusted advisor who is always available to offer sound guidance and solutions can make all the difference in your organization’s growth and success.

Whether you are a Dutch or multinational organization, you can depend on our extensive experience advising on international tax issues and providing scalable and industry-focused solutions to minimize your tax burdens and mitigate tax-risks, both in the Netherlands and abroad. Our corporate income tax lawyers have significant experience in providing (cross-border) advice, performing tax due diligence investigations, advise on mergers and acquisitions, structuring management incentives, applying for R&D tax incentives and questions related to withholding taxes. We also co-operate with international transfer pricing advisors.

Our tax team also consists of VAT, wage tax and social security specialists.

Research and development tax credits

The Dutch R&D statement (WBSO) forms the heart of the Dutch innovation box-regime and is one of the so-called entry tickets. The WBSO is a wage tax credit and already offers excellent benefits on its own. The innovation box provides a compelling 64% tax advantage on profit derived from innovation. Qualifying innovative profits are effectively taxed against 9% (2021) instead of the regular 25% corporate income tax.

Day-to-day tax planning

We provide the complete range of corporate/ international tax and transfer pricing services to support all tax aspects of your organization such as (re)structuring, funding and licensing arrangements.

Transactions

Tax implications can significantly impact the value of a potential transaction for all involved parties. We work closely with you and your advisors when advising on domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, buyouts, joint ventures, tax due diligence investigations, structuring & funding, SPA-negotiations, tax aspects of management incentives and deal implementation.

Our clients range from start- and scale-ups to internationally active mid-market life science organizations, as well as venture capital and private equity funds.

Understanding Your Goals

We understand that the cornerstones for success are ongoing innovation, access to capital, and obtaining regulatory approval.

Knowledge & Experience

Our in-depth knowledge and experience in corporate income tax law maximize tax advantages and minimize tax risks.

Full-Service

We offer a full-service tax practice including VAT, wage taxes, and transfer pricing specialists.

What is Due Diligence in Life Sciences?

Due Diligence in Life Sciences is typically a thorough appraisal of the condition of the company or business being acquired. This gathering and evaluation of information is carried out by the buyer’s advisers and relevant people from within its own organization.

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