Shaping the future
With Bentacera
We are Bentacera
The largest accounting and business consulting firm in the Northern Netherlands. With more than a century of experience and seven offices across the provinces of Friesland and Groningen, we can help you move your business forward. We provide clarity, especially if you operate or are planning to operate internationally. A bright future awaits!
Achieve your international ambitions
With us by your side as an expert sparring partner, you don’t have to face things alone. We have more than 340 specialists to help you meet the needs and challenges of your business. From accountancy and (pre-)audit services, to advice on tax and business matters, human resource management, mergers and transfer pricing, as well as legal assistance. Our highly dedicated consultants will gladly help you achieve your (international) ambitions.
Get to know us
Our people make the difference in our services. Specialist will help you strengthen the international, financial and tax position of your company. We guarantee that you consistently make informed decisions, regardless of where or when you choose to engage in business. You can contact one of our international specialists or use our contact form to get in touch.
Richard Nijholt
Audit
Pieter Blaauw
International Tax Advisor
Jan Slagter
Indirect Tax + VAT
Geert de Jong
Audit
Ronald de Jong
Audit
Jelle R. Bakker
International Tax Advisor
Kreston Global
Bentacera is a member of Kreston Global, a worldwide network of more than 200 independent accounting firms across 125 countries. This gives you access to more than 22,000 professionals worldwide!
The services we offer
We look at your business as a whole and tailor our services accordingly. This applies whether you are doing business in or outside the Netherlands. Through our membership of Kreston Global, we have unique expertise throughout the world. We offer the following international business services:
Audit & Assurance
Companies that conduct business across borders have to comply with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements in the countries in which they operate. Bentacera is fully conversant with all relevant legislation and will be happy to assist you with (pre-)audit and assurance needs.
International (tax) advice
When a company expands abroad, tax issues become far more complicated. At Bentacera, we know the ins and outs of foreign tax law. We monitor emerging trends and changes and are aware of tax law opportunities.
Corporate finance
If you are planning to set up, acquire or merge with an international business in or outside the Netherlands or if you want to facilitate international financing, we can advise and assist, ensuring that everything goes as smoothly as possible.
Transfer Pricing
At Bentacera, we have expertise in transfer pricing worldwide. Our consultants can help with everything from pricing agreements between international entities, to provision of services, transfer of intangible assets and cross-border financing.
Expats
Entrepreneurs who operate internationally and employees stationed abroad face various tax issues. Our consultants can offer practical advice on things such as the Netherlands’ 30% facility, salary split and social security.
International legal assistance
Employment law is an especially dynamic area of law that varies from country to country. As a member of Kreston Global, we have direct access to all relevant knowledge and can provide fast and accurate answers to your questions.
Recruitment and HR outsourcing
We also offer international HR and payroll solutions. Through quick consultation within Kreston Global we can provide you with optimal service in partnership with another Kreston firm.
Immigration and emigration services
We provide tax advice and planning for a wide range of people. Addressing issues such as international relocation, tax-efficient investment, inheritance and gift tax for clients that include artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, executives and their families.
Doing business in the Netherlands
The publication Doing Business in the Netherlands 2023 provides a comprehensive overview of essential elements involved in conducting business and making investments in the Netherlands. Engaging in international business not only broadens a company's perspective but also presents distinctive opportunities for expansion, advancement, and profit generation. In this publication we answer many questions which foreign companies and entrepreneurs might have when making their first ventures into the Dutch market.
Doing business in Europe
Kreston Global's publication Doing Business in Europe describes the current business climate in 14 European countries. Experts from several European countries share their insights on current topics, such as the EU VAT Gap, the Next Generation EU (NGEU) fund for ESG initiatives and trends in transfer pricing. Our colleague Jelle R. Bakker contributed to this guide with his article on ATAD 3 and the Unshell Directive.