Berghoef

What Berghoef does

Berghoef Accountants en Adviseurs is an independent Dutch professional services firm providing accountancy, tax advisory, and payroll administration to small and medium-sized enterprises (MKB), wealthy private individuals, associations and foundations, and directors-major shareholders (DGA) primarily in the Aalsmeer, Amstelland, and Haarlemmermeer regions around Amsterdam. Founded in 1920 by "Meneer" Berghoef, the firm has operated continuously from Aalsmeer for over 100 years and currently employs approximately 40–50 professionals across its three integrated service lines.

The firm's offerings cover financial administration, annual accounts preparation, budgets and forecasts, business succession planning, valuations, and starter guidance (Accountancy); corporate tax, income tax, VAT, payroll tax, financial planning, inheritance and gift advisory, DGA-specific advice, and optimal fiscal structure planning (Tax Advisory); and complete payroll administration for businesses of all sizes. Underlying technology is described as standard Dutch accounting and tax advisory software with no proprietary features; delivery is relationship-led with each client assigned a single fixed contact person ("één vast aanspreekpunt") to build deep, long-running insight into the client's business.

Berghoef generates revenue on a quote-based professional services model across its three service lines, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led through direct personal relationships, free initial consultations ("kennismaking"), and top-of-funnel content including a website blog, newsletter, LinkedIn and Facebook pages, and downloadable themabrochures. The firm is a member of Vallei Finance Group, a top-50 Dutch accounting organization with 300+ colleagues across 8 offices, which extends Berghoef's effective geographic reach and capacity without standalone expansion.

Name

Berghoef

Legal name

Berghoef Accountants en Adviseurs

Website

https://berghoef.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Berghoef Accountants en Adviseurs is a 100+ year-old Dutch accounting and tax advisory firm in Aalsmeer serving SMBs, DGAs, wealthy individuals, and non-profits in the Amsterdam region with accountancy, tax, and payroll services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accounting and Tax Advisory Services

NAICS

Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Advisory (GAAP/IFRS) (BPAHABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Audit & Assurance Services (BPAHABAA)

Keywords

• Accountancy services
• Tax advisory
• Payroll administration
• Financial administration
• Business succession planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalsmeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accounting Services: Financial administration, annual accounts preparation, budgets and forecasts, business succession planning, valuations, and advisory services for entrepreneurs.
2. Tax Advisory: Corporate tax, income tax, VAT, payroll tax, inheritance and gift tax advisory, emigration planning, and optimal tax structure services.
3. Payroll Administration: Complete payroll administration services for businesses of all sizes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Berghoef Accountants en Adviseurs is a Dutch accounting and tax advisory firm offering three integrated service lines: accountancy (financial administration, annual accounts, budgets and forecasts, business succession planning, and valuations), tax advisory (corporate tax, income tax, VAT, payroll tax, inheritance and gift tax, DGA advisory, and emigration planning), and payroll administration. The firm also publishes downloadable themed brochures on fiscal topics such as home ownership, business vehicles, and hiring employees.

Product overview

Berghoef Accountants en Adviseur is a full-service accounting and tax advisory firm offering a unified suite of professional services. The core offerings consist of three integrated service lines: Accountancy (financial administration, annual accounts, budgets and forecasts, business succession), Tax Advisory (corporate tax, income tax, VAT, payroll tax, financial planning, inheritance and gift advisory), and Payroll Administration. Additionally, the firm provides downloadable themabrochures on various fiscal topics. Services are tailored for entrepreneurs, small businesses (eenmanszaak), corporations (bv), associations, foundations, non-profits, and individuals in the Aalsmeer and Amsterdam region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Accountancy

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vallei Finance GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBerghoef is part of Vallei Finance Group, a full-service and fast-growing organization with an international network and offices in Amsterdam, Aalsmeer, Barendrecht, Barneveld, Geldermalsen, Nieuwegein, Sliedrecht, and Woudenberg. Vallei Finance Group positions itself in the top 50 accounting firms in the Netherlands with over 300 colleagues.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Mazars Netherlands: International accounting and advisory firm with a Dutch practice serving mid-market and larger clients. Comparable in tax and accountancy offerings but with broader portfolio, international network, and bigger engagement scale than Berghoef.
• HLB Nederland: Dutch accounting and advisory network serving MKB and mid-market clients with accountancy, tax, and advisory services. Comparable to Berghoef in core SMB accountancy and tax services but with broader network coverage.
• BDO Netherlands: Top-tier Dutch accounting and advisory network offering accountancy, tax, audit, and consulting across all client sizes. Overlaps with Berghoef in MKB tax and accountancy services but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Baker Tilly Netherlands: Mid-tier national Dutch accounting and advisory firm with full accountancy, tax, audit, and consulting services. Comparable offering overlap with Berghoef but with broader portfolio and larger scale across the Netherlands.

Direct peers

• Joanknecht: Dutch regional accountancy and advisory firm focused on MKB and family businesses. Comparable to Berghoef in customer base (SMB/DGA), service lines (accountancy, tax, succession), and reliance on long-term advisor relationships.
• Alfa Accountants: Dutch accountancy and advisory firm serving primarily MKB and family-owned businesses with accountancy, tax, and payroll services. Comparable to Berghoef in SMB segment, relationship-driven service model, and full-service structure.
• Accon AVM: Dutch regional accountancy, tax, and advisory firm serving MKB and private clients. Comparable in size tier, full-service accountancy/tax/payroll offering, and SMB market orientation.
• Flynth: Large Dutch regional accountancy and advisory firm serving MKB and agribusiness. Comparable to Berghoef in core accountancy/tax advisory services, MKB/DGA client base, and multi-office regional footprint.
• DRV Accountants: Mid-sized Dutch accountancy and advisory firm serving MKB and agricultural clients. Directly comparable to Berghoef in core accountancy/tax service offering and SMB/DGA client focus, with similar multi-office regional model.
• Stolwijk Kelderman: Independent Dutch regional accounting and advisory firm of comparable size and structure, serving MKB clients with accountancy, tax advisory, and payroll services. Highly comparable to Berghoef in target segment, service mix, and local/regional positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Berghoefaccountants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berghoef-accountants-en-adviseurs
• Xx.com/berghoef

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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