Continuity & Discretion

Family Businesses & Holding Structures

Discreet, senior partner-led audit services preserving long-term relationship trust for family holdings and owner-managers.

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AFM Licence 13020177 • RegisterAccountant Lead • Direct Communication

AFM Licence 13020177

Official Licence to conduct Statutory Audits under Dutch Law

Our Approach • Trusted Advisory & Long-Term Stewardship

Why Family Businesses & Holding Structures Choose Just Audit

Discreet, senior RegisterAccountant-led audit services preserving long-term relationship trust, governance clarity, and balance sheet integrity for family holdings and owner-managers.

Relationship Model Direct partner continuity year after year, building institutional memory

Governance Focus Balancing shareholder discretion, family harmony, and statutory rigor

Corporate Structure Consolidated multi-entity holdings, fiscal unities, and DGA dynamics

Engagement Privacy Absolute confidentiality and strict professional secrecy standards

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01 Partner Stability

Dedicated RegisterAccountant Continuity

No annual junior auditor turnover; our senior partners personally lead your file, understanding the history and values of your business.

02 Holding Consolidation

Complex Group & Fiscal Unity Mastery

We streamline consolidation across intermediate operating entities, real estate holdings, and private family trusts.

03 Discreet Governance

Constructive Board & Shareholder Reporting

Delivering clear, objective insights that protect family assets, satisfy lenders, and support generational succession.

Family Enterprise Assurance Workflow

Our 6-Stage Family Business Audit Approach

Discreet engagement, senior partner involvement, and tailored reporting that respects family dynamics and commercial confidentiality.

Structure & Shareholder Alignment

Personal Scoping

Understanding family holding ownership, governance agreements, banking covenants, and statutory thresholds.

Confidential Ledger Transfer

Discreet Ingestion

Secure, encrypted ingestion of holding company and operational subsidiary ledgers via Caseware Cloud.

Interim Systems & Controls Review

Targeted Fieldwork

Evaluating core business processes, key-person risk management, and segregation of duties in owner-managed structures.

Year-End Substantive Audit

Consolidation

Consolidated balance sheet verification, intercompany loan assessments, tax positions, and equity reserve allocations.

Direct Partner Discussion

Family Board Review

Personal, high-level review meeting with the DGA, family board, and supervisory directors before finalization.

Signed Opinion & Management Insights

Final Reporting

Formal statutory auditor's report, KvK filing preparation, and actionable management letter on family business governance.

FAMILY ENTERPRISE ASSURANCE & GOVERNANCE

Rigorous Assurance Built on Discretion and Trust

Independent audit and advisory services tailored to Dutch family companies, holding entities, and family offices.

Consolidated Holding & Operating Entity Audits

Director-Major Shareholder (DGA) Governance Review

Commercial Bank Credit Facility & Real Estate Covenant Audits

Generational Succession & Restructuring Declarations (Art. 2:328 BW)

Fiscal Unity & Intercompany Loan Verification

Discreet Family Board Management Letter

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Family Business FAQs • Discretion & Governance

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for DGAs, family business owners, and family office executives regarding audit obligations and governance.

Consolidation Obligation

Does our family holding company need to consolidate all operating entities?

Under Article 2:406 Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, a holding company exercising control over operating subsidiaries is generally required to prepare consolidated financial statements unless specific intermediate holding exemptions (Art. 2:408 BW) apply.

Partner Continuity

Can we rely on the same lead partner year after year?

Yes. As an independent AFM-licensed boutique, our client engagements are led directly by founding partners Sven Steijn RA or Tjerk Wolsak RA. You receive senior partner continuity year after year without rotating junior staff.

Confidentiality

How do you ensure confidentiality of sensitive shareholder information?

We operate under strict professional secrecy governed by Dutch law and NBA professional regulations. All audit data is hosted in encrypted ISO 27001-certified European cloud infrastructure with restricted access permissions.

DGA Remuneration

How are DGA current accounts and shareholder loans treated during an audit?

We verify current account positions, formal loan documentation, arm's-length interest terms, and repayment schedules to ensure full compliance with Dutch corporate accounting standards and Dutch tax legislation.

Generational Transition

How can an audit facilitate generational succession or management buyouts?

Independently audited balance sheets provide verified valuation baselines for next-generation share transfers, family asset divisions, and bank financing, preventing friction and ensuring smooth generational wealth transitions.

Bank Requirements

Our bank requires audited figures for our credit facility, but we are below statutory thresholds. How does this work?

We conduct a voluntary audit under full NV COS auditing standards. Because Just Audit holds an AFM statutory licence, commercial banks and institutional lenders accept our signed auditor's opinion without reservation.

Disruption

Will the audit disrupt our day-to-day family business operations?

No. We perform secure digital general ledger extractions and schedule on-site walkthroughs around your peak business seasons, keeping demands on your finance and operational personnel to an absolute minimum.

Fixed Fees

How are fees determined for complex multi-entity holding structures?

We scope the entire group holding structure upfront and agree on a single transparent fixed fee covering all holding entities and operating subsidiaries, with zero hidden hourly overages.

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Direct partner line: +31 85 026 10 17 • info@justaudit.nl • Hoofddorp & Harderwijk