Audit Firm Responsibility Beyond the Signature Jul 22, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch audit responsibility is widening beyond one signature. Contracts, file records, internal reviews and escalation routes can shape the outcome of a dispute. AFM COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE Partner liability Professional responsibility accountant liability audit quality evidence records maatschap professional firms Read more
When a Dutch Tax File Becomes More Serious Jul 22, 2026 Ledger & Tax Linda Pavan A Dutch tax question can become more serious when invoices, payments, bookings, and explanations conflict. Clear records help a business respond. BPM Belastingdienst FIOD GOVERNANCE LEDGER & TAX VAT criminal tax law financial records tax compliance tax governance Read more
Part-Time Hours Do Not Set a DGA Salary Jul 21, 2026 Ledger & Tax Linda Pavan A part-time schedule may support a lower DGA salary in 2026. The BV still needs evidence of actual duties, authority, comparable pay and group payroll. BV governance DGA salary Dutch tax GOVERNANCE LEDGER & TAX cash flow gebruikelijk loon part-time DGA salary payroll tax small business Read more
VAT Exemption Can Change a Testing Company’s Margin Jul 20, 2026 Governance Paolo Maria Pavan A Dutch ruling shows how the medical VAT exemption can affect a testing company’s invoices, input VAT, contracts and real margins. Dutch tax GOVERNANCE VAT contracts diagnostic testing diagnostics financial control healthcare medical VAT exemption small business Read more
Cash on Hand Can Hide the Cost of Waiting Jul 20, 2026 Governance Paolo Maria Pavan Cash preservation can protect short-term liquidity while adding repair, staffing and capacity costs. Record each delayed investment and set a review date. Dutch SMEs Dutch finance GOVERNANCE SME finance SME governance business confidence cash flow control investment management accounts Read more
Data Sharing Needs a Clear Route and a Named Owner Jul 20, 2026 Governance Paolo Maria Pavan A Dutch approval shows why businesses need clear authority, contracts and records whenever data moves between companies. ACM Data Act Data Governance Act Dutch regulation GOVERNANCE business data data intermediation data intermediation service data sharing data sharing authority Read more
Family Foundations Need a Clear APV Tax File Jul 20, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan Family foundation assets can create an APV tax position without a payout. Clear records of benefit, control, rights, and value are essential. APV COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE UBO box 3 estate planning family foundations income tax tax compliance tax records Read more
Digital Rules Now Reach Supplier Contracts Jul 7, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch small firms are already digital. The next pressure is proof: contracts, AI tools, supplier files, incident routes and product evidence. AI Act COMPLIANCE Cyber Resilience Act DORA Data Act GOVERNANCE NIS2 SMEs cybersecurity digital regulation Read more
Dutch Justice Rules Affect Payments, Boards, and Trade Jul 6, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan New Dutch Justice and Security measures from 1 July 2026 affect payment timing, WBTR board files, electronic trade proof, traffic fines, screening, and weapon. AML COMPLIANCE FIU-Nederland GOVERNANCE Justice and Security WBTR Wwft cash payments electronic bill of lading shipping Read more
Website Analytics Needs a Real Owner Jul 6, 2026 Compliance Paolo Maria Pavan The Belastingdienst Adobe Analytics incident is a reminder for businesses: website analytics needs ownership, clean consent, and clear vendor control. AVG Belastingdienst COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE analytics cookies data breach digital autonomy privacy website analytics Read more
When a Small Business Contract Looks Consumer-Like Jul 6, 2026 Governance Paolo Maria Pavan Dutch micro-business contracts can raise consumer-law questions when use is private or mixed. The practical issue is the proof file behind the contract. GOVERNANCE Netherlands VAT consumer law contract risk contracts general terms reflexwerking small business zzp Read more
Non-Compete Clauses May Soon Hit Payroll Jul 5, 2026 Human Resources Linda Pavan Dutch non-compete clauses may soon require compensation, a one-year cap, and a defined area. Employers should review contracts and evidence now. GOVERNANCE HR HUMAN RESOURCES Netherlands SME employment contracts labour law non-compete payroll recruitment Read more
