DCA-S
DCA-S / Diligence Compliance Advisory – Structuring
A Brussels-based advisory boutique offering tax, audit, and corporate consulting for private clients and growing enterprises — with cross-border coordination via DTAX Luxembourg.
Request a ConsultationOur Core Expertise
Tax & Legal Advisory
Corporate structuring, personal tax planning, and compliance services guided by deep Belgian and EU tax expertise.
ExploreAudit & Assurance
Statutory and special audits, due diligence, and financial reporting under Belgian GAAP and IFRS standards.
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Business valuations, reorganizations, and performance optimization — data-driven, strategic, and pragmatic.
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We combine legal precision, audit discipline, and pragmatic tax design. Each assignment is partner-led, cross-checked across our audit and tax divisions, and aligned with client intent — whether efficiency, governance, or long-term transfer planning.
DCA-S — Detailed Tax Services
Belgian private and corporate tax advisory focused on structuring, transactions, cross-border residence, and defense — coordinated with Luxembourg positions via DTAX when relevant.
Internal reorganization of groups of companies
Tax-efficient mergers, de-mergers, contributions, and rationalizations aligned with Belgian frameworks and project objectives.
- Neutrality paths and ruling feasibility
- Coordination with notaries, counsel, and filings
Corporate acquisitions
Buy-/sell-side structuring, SPV/holding design, and post-deal integration with clear documentation trails.
- SPA/tax covenant inputs and exit routes
- Withholding mapping and cash-flow modeling
Inheritance scheduling and tax planning
Lifetime gifts, usufruct/naked ownership, and philanthropic vehicles structured for clarity and certainty.
- Heir simulations and documentation pathways
- Execution with your notary and institutions
Tax estate planning
Multi-jurisdiction heirs, asset protection, and liquidity planning aligned with civil-law outcomes and tax optimization.
- Succession governance and asset location
- Insurance/liquidity for anticipated events
Tax litigation and negotiation with tax authorities
Audit responses, amicable settlements, and court preparation with evidence files and timelines.
- Position papers and documentation requests
- Regularization and settlement strategy
Remuneration and compensation policies
Management packages, equity incentives, and benefits-in-kind designed for compliance, cost control, and employee net.
- Equity/phantom/bonus frameworks
- International mobility and social-security alignment
Tax residence and relocation questions
Residence tests, center-of-life analysis, and documentation to support positions and avoid double taxation.
- Tie-breaker analysis and evidence checklists
- Advance discussions/decisions for certainty
International tax planning of investment incomes and (in)tangible assets
Treaty use, withholding optimization, and asset-location planning for portfolios and private holding companies.
- Holding structures and treaty navigation
- Cash-flow alignment and reporting efficiency
Why DCA-S
500+ relationships by referral
A practice built almost entirely by word-of-mouth from entrepreneurs and families we serve.
Professional secrecy & confidentiality
Your information is handled under statutory professional secrecy and strict GDPR processes. Learn more · GDPR
Recognized professional bodies
Members of ITAA (Belgium) and OEC (Luxembourg). Legal mentions
Cross-border Belgium–Luxembourg
Boutique expertise serving entrepreneurs and families since 2005 across Belux jurisdictions.
FAQs
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You don’t need to wait for a transaction or tax filing. We typically advise clients ahead of key events — acquisitions, succession planning, new investments, or changes in residency. Early consultation lets us align legal, fiscal, and personal objectives before documents are signed.
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We coordinate closely with your existing advisors to ensure a unified strategy. Our role is to structure and validate the fiscal dimension — discreetly and efficiently — while keeping all stakeholders aligned and informed on a need-to-know basis.
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Confidentiality is absolute. DCA operates on a referral-only basis and upholds strict professional secrecy. Your information never leaves our controlled environment, and all communications follow secure, encrypted channels.
