Expertise
Animo is a boutique law firm with an exclusive focus on taxation in all its aspects.
We are happy to advise you on all questions, developments and opportunities in the field of taxation. In addition, we are ready to assist you in obtaining tax rulings and defend your interests during tax audits and in disputes with the tax authorities.
We focus among others on the following sectors:
Private equity and venture capital
We advise entrepreneurs and undertakings active in private equity and venture capital. Our practice covers the entire life cycle of an investment vehicle, from structuring and incorporation, assistance with takeovers to distribution strategies, such as a distribution waterfall or carried interest mechanism. We have extensive experience advising various types of investment funds, such as the "private privak" / "pricaf privé". We provide tax advice, have experience in obtaining tax rulings and can assist during tax audits.
Real estate sector
Investors and entrepreneurs in the real estate sector are confronted with different types of taxes, such as corporate tax, VAT, registration duties and property tax. We advise entrepreneurs and companies active in the real estate sector on all tax aspects in relation to holding and doing business with real estate. We have extensive experience in guiding real estate transactions, setting up (regulated) real estate funds, structuring project development, etc.
Innovative companies and IT-sector
Belgian tax law offers various tax incentives and opportunities that are relevant for innovative companies and the IT-sector, such as the innovation income deduction, the professional withholding tax reduction and the copyright compensation regime. We have experience in the practical application of these tax incentives. We can assist with the implementation of these incentives but also with tax audits scrutinizing these incentives.
SME's and large enterprises
We have extensive experience in advising SME's and large enterprises active in various sectors. We advise such companies regarding their day-to-day tax activities as well as regarding more far-reaching events such as acquisitions, restructurings, refinancing, etc. Our expertise covers company taxation in the broad sense of the word, such as corporate tax, transfer pricing, VAT, but also new taxes such as energy taxes. If required, we work together with specialized (foreign) advisers.
Tax audits and litigation
We assist taxpayers who are involved in tax audits and tax litigation, during the administrative phase and the judicial phase. We have experience in conducting negotiations with the tax authorities to obtain an agreement in order to avoid (time consuming) court procedures. If required, however, we defend the interests of taxpayers before the court.
Non-profit and social profit-sector
The non-profit sector and social profit sector are often confronted with specific tax rules. We help taxpayers active in these sectors navigate through the sector-specific tax rules. In our advice we pay careful attention to the social context in which the organisation concerned is active, its objectives and the applicable administrative and specific legal framework.
