Forward Fiscalisten

What Forward Fiscalisten does

Forward Fiscalisten is a privately held Dutch tax-only advisory boutique headquartered in 's-Hertogenbosch, with additional offices in Tilburg and Den Haag. Founded in 2014, the firm has grown to a team of more than 20 tax specialists and serves Dutch MKB (small and medium enterprises), corporates, directors-major shareholders (DGA's), organizations, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm's defining positioning choice is exclusivity to tax—no accounting, payroll, or audit services—which the firm argues removes conflicts of interest with clients' existing accountants and enables a Big4-quality service at boutique rates and shorter communication lines.

The service portfolio is comprehensive across Dutch and international tax practice: general tax advice and compliance (VPB/VAT/IB), VAT representation, international tax and transfer pricing, expatriate taxation, Tax Control Framework, social security for cross-border workers, estate planning, family business succession, real estate taxation, formal tax law (objections and litigation), healthcare-sector specialization, China Services (anchored by a Shenzhen-based Chinese law firm partnership), employee participation schemes, interim tax services, wage tax, and financial planning. Delivery is entirely human-advisory—there is no proprietary technology platform, no API, and no disclosed automation tooling. Senior staff are predominantly Big4 alumni, including the firm's Managing Director and Tax Director.

Commercially, Forward Fiscalisten operates a sales-led professional services model with fee-based engagements, multi-year client relationships, and no publicly disclosed pricing. Distribution is direct plus referral-driven through a network of 150+ business partners (accountants, notaries, corporate finance advisors, wealth managers, pension consultants) and through event-led demand generation ('Gone in 60 minutes' knowledge sessions, Prinsjesdag specials, Rainmakers). The firm has received FD Gazelle Awards for six consecutive years (2019–2024), certifying sustained 20%+ revenue growth and positive net result. The company is founder/management-owned with no disclosed external investors and no funding rounds.

Name

Forward Fiscalisten

Legal name

Forward Fiscalisten

Website

https://forwardfiscalisten.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forward Fiscalisten is a Dutch tax-only advisory boutique with 20+ Big4-experienced specialists serving MKB, corporates, DGAs, organizations, and HNW individuals from offices in 's-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg, and Den Haag.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tax Advisory Services

NAICS

Offices of Certified Public Accountants (541211), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412)

akta.pro primary industry

Trust & Estate Tax Planning & Compliance (FSAEAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tax Valuation & Transfer Pricing Support (409A, estate/gift, intercompany) (FSAEAHAC)

Keywords

• Tax advisory services
• Tax compliance
• International tax
• Estate planning
• VAT services

Headquarters

HQ city

's-hertogenbosch

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tax Advisory Services: Professional fee-based tax advisory services delivered by experienced tax specialists. Services include general tax advice, compliance (VPB/VAT/IB), international tax, estate planning, family business succession, real estate taxation, expatriate tax services, transfer pricing, tax control framework, interim tax services, and VAT representation. The firm positions itself as a tax-only office, independent from accounting organizations, which eliminates conflicts of interest with clients' accountants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Forward Fiscalisten is a Dutch tax-only advisory boutique providing professional tax services to SMEs, corporates, DGAs, organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. Its offerings cover general tax advice, VAT, international tax, transfer pricing, estate planning, family business succession, real estate tax, expatriate tax, tax control framework, formal tax law (litigation), healthcare tax, China services, and interim tax services. The firm operates independently of accounting firms to eliminate conflicts of interest with clients' existing accountants.

Product overview

Forward Fiscalisten is a tax-only advisory firm (tax-only model) offering a comprehensive suite of professional tax services. The firm operates as a unified service offering organized into specialized tax teams, including International Tax, VAT Services, Expatriate Tax, Tax Control Framework, Estate Planning, Family Business Advisory, Real Estate, Healthcare, China Services, Social Security & Cross-border Workers, Formal Tax Law, Transfer Pricing, Financial Planning, Employee Participation, and Interim Tax Services. Rather than a software platform, the firm provides expert human advisory delivered by 20+ tax specialists with Big4 backgrounds. Services are available to MKB (SMB), corporates, organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm positions itself as an independent alternative to larger accounting firms, focusing exclusively on tax advice without accountancy or payroll services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Tax Services Core tax advisory services including strategic tax planning, tax return preparation (VPB/VAT/IB), and expert consultation for entrepreneurs, corporations, and individuals in the Netherlands.
• International Tax Advice Cross-border tax advisory for businesses operating internationally, including transfer pricing, withholding taxes, and EU tax matters.
• VAT (Btw) Services VAT compliance and advisory services covering VAT registration, returns, corrections, Brexit implications, and e-commerce VAT rules.
• Expatriate Tax Services Tax services for expatriate employees and employers, including 30% ruling guidance and cross-border employment tax matters.
• Tax Control Framework Tax risk management and control framework services to help businesses manage tax processes and compliance risks throughout the organization.
• Estate Planning Inheritance and gift tax planning services to help clients organize assets during life and after death, including ANBI compliance.
• Family Business Advisory Specialized tax and business succession planning for family-owned businesses, including business transfers and DGA advisory.
• Real Estate Tax Services Tax advisory for real estate transactions including purchase, sale, lease, inheritance, and donation of property.
• China Services Specialized tax and advisory services for Dutch and Chinese companies operating cross-border, leveraging a strong network in China.
• Social Security & Cross-border Workers Advisory on social security implications for cross-border employment and international workers.
• Formal Tax Law Tax litigation support including assistance with tax audits, objections, and appeal procedures before tax authorities.
• Healthcare Sector Tax Services Specialized tax advisory for healthcare organizations and professionals.
• Transfer Pricing Advisory on intercompany pricing documentation and compliance for multinational enterprises.
• Financial Planning Comprehensive financial planning services including pension planning, wealth building, and tax optimization strategies.
• Employee Participation Schemes Tax advisory on employee stock ownership and participation programs.
• Interim Tax Services Temporary tax professional placement services to support organizations with tax department needs.
• VAT Representation VAT representation services for entrepreneurs and non-EU businesses before Dutch tax authorities.
• Wage Tax (Loonheffingen) Payroll tax advisory and compliance services including employer tax obligations and employee taxation.

Quantifiable outcome

• FD Gazelle Award winner for 6 consecutive years (2019-2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 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.

• Chinese Law Firm (Unnamed)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2018In January 2018, Forward Fiscalisten signed a cooperation agreement with a major Chinese law firm in Shenzhen. The Chinese law giant has over 5,500 lawyers. This partnership enables Forward to guide both Dutch and Chinese companies and individuals in tax, legal, and financial matters, strengthening their China Services offering. The partnership positions Forward as a bridge for cross-border tax and legal services between the Netherlands and China.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Loyens & Loeff: Major Dutch-headquartered law and tax advisory firm with a strong specialty tax practice. Comparable because it serves similar Dutch and international clients on tax planning, transfer pricing, estate, and corporate tax matters from a similar boutique-of-specialists model.
• Flynth: Dutch accounting and advisory firm focused on SMEs, agribusiness, and family businesses. Direct peer because it competes in the same Dutch SME/DGA segment with overlapping tax advisory and compliance offerings.
• PKF Wallast: Dutch mid-sized accounting and tax advisory firm. Direct peer because it serves Dutch SMEs, family businesses, and HNW individuals with dedicated tax advisory services, sitting in a similar size bracket to Forward Fiscalisten.
• Meijburg & Co: The Netherlands' largest dedicated tax advisory firm and part of KPMG's global network. Direct peer because it competes in the same Dutch tax-only/specialist segment, serving similar SME, corporate, and HNW clients with comparable service lines.

Broad incumbents

• BDO Netherlands: Dutch member of the BDO global accounting network. Comparable because it provides tax compliance and advisory services to Dutch SMEs and mid-market corporates, competing directly for the MKB segment Forward serves.
• Grant Thornton Netherlands: Dutch member of Grant Thornton International. Comparable because it serves Dutch SMEs, family businesses, and mid-market clients with tax advisory and compliance services as part of a broader accounting/advisory portfolio.
• Baker Tilly Netherlands: Dutch arm of the Baker Tilly global accounting network. Comparable because it offers tax advisory alongside audit and advisory services to Dutch SMEs and corporates, and competes for the same MKB and DGA client segment Forward targets.
• Deloitte Tax (Netherlands): Dutch tax practice of Big4 firm Deloitte. Comparable because it provides full-spectrum Dutch and international tax advisory to corporates and HNW clients, competing with Forward for upper-mid-market and cross-border engagements.
• EY Tax (Netherlands): Dutch tax practice of Big4 firm EY. Comparable because it serves Dutch corporates, international groups, and HNW clients with the same broad tax advisory, transfer pricing, and international tax services Forward offers.
• Mazars Netherlands: Dutch member of the Mazars global accounting network. Comparable because it competes in Dutch SME and mid-market tax advisory, including transfer pricing, international tax, and corporate tax services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forwardfiscalisten

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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