FAQ
Practical
5 published.
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Can I value a business with one year of accounts?
Yes, but the range widens substantially and the multiple drops. Buyers price uncertainty, and a single year gives them no trend to price against.
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Do I need a formal valuation for the tax authority?
Only where a transaction between related parties has to be shown at arm's length — share transfers, restructurings, gifts and inheritance. Not for deciding whether to sell.
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How much tax will I pay when I sell my business?
In the Netherlands, selling shares held through a holding BV is normally exempt at the holding level; tax arrives in box 2 when you take the money out personally.
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What documents do I need for a business valuation?
Three years of accounts, management figures, revenue by customer, contracts and a capex history. Seventy percent of valuation time is spent gathering these.
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What if my accounts are messy?
It widens the range rather than preventing a valuation. But messy accounts cost real money at sale — they lengthen due diligence and shift the burden of proof onto you.