Location, office & infrastructure
Identify and recommend best geographic location for your business (based on industry, finance, customers). Select facility and setup infrastructure (furniture, equipment, telephone, network, etc.).

Legal & Fiscal
Choice of appropriate legal structure for international activities. Handle all aspects of setting up a legal entity (GmbH, SA, BV, Ltd, etc.). Apply for all necessary permits and registrations (e.g. chamber of commerce, branch associations, etc.). Advice on contract & agreement adjustments.

Finance
Open bank accounts and setup banking systems. Apply for necessary insurances.

Human Resources
Hire staff and build a local (management) team. Employment contract negotiations. Setup payroll administration. Develop benefit plans, pension plan & fringe benefits. In case of expatriates, take care of resident- and working permit, housing, etc.

Tax & Accounting
Registration tax bureau. Apply VAT number. Setup accounting system.

Spaapen & Versteeg gives you a solid structure on which your company can successfully build its international expansion. After the engagement (normaly from 6 months up to 2 years) you will have all the resources and knowledge to continue managing your international business independently.