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Business Consulting
Our team ensures rapid response times, a low partner-to-staff ratio and is committed to delivering consistently high quality. Our business consulting services include naming a few: Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Business Transformation, Data Analytics, Human Capital, Operations Improvement, Program Management, Strategy & Innovation, Technology-enabled services, etc.
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Business Risk Services
We deliver practical, pragmatic, and tailored solutions that support you in growing and protecting the value of your businesses. Our business risk services include naming a few: Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Operational Audit, Compliance Framework Solutions, Regulatory Compliance, Finance Risk and Modeling, Special Attestation Services, and Technology Risk Services. Are you looking into certifying your organization for best-practice management systems? We also offer gap assessments, implementation plans and managed services for ISO9001, ISO27001/2, ISO22301, and ISO37000, amongst many others.
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IT, Cyber, Information Security & Privacy Services
Our highly skilled and experienced professionals are prepared to help you navigate the complex and dynamic digital environment you operate in. Our Cyber & Information Security solutions include amongst others: IT Audit and IT Strategy, Cyber Security Audit and Assessments, Cyber Strategy Solutions, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, and Information Security & Privacy Frameworks (best practice) solutions.
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Corporate Finance
For the past years, our highly experienced consultants have been dedicated to delivering a comprehensive array of services including transactions, valuations, deal advisory, and restructuring.
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Managed Services
With the launch of our brand-new operations center in Suriname, we offer managed services for (e.g.) risk and quality, regulatory compliance, cyber security, information security, privacy, business processes, financial Management and many more.
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Technology Enabled Managed Services
With the launch of our brand-new operations center in Suriname, we offer managed services for (e.g.) risk and quality, regulatory compliance, cyber security, information security, privacy, business processes, financial Management and many more.
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Financial Statement Audits
Our team of experienced auditors guarantee that the information presented in your financial statements is accurate and in accordance with prevailing accounting standards and company laws.
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Financial Statement Reviews
Accuracy, compliance, and reliability. Our experienced auditors conduct a thorough examination, identifying errors and providing valuable recommendations to enhance reporting practices and internal controls.
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Internal Audit Services
We analyze and pinpoint opportunities for enhancement, manage potential risks, and optimize operational efficiency, ensuring that you can confidently reach your business goals.
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Data Assurance
Rely on our proficient team to conduct thorough evaluations, detect weaknesses, and establish resilient safeguards against data breaches, unauthorized access, and data manipulation. Our data assurance solutions are designed to protect your valuable information, ensuring its integrity, and fostering trust in your information systems.
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Regulatory Compliance Services
Our Regulatory Compliance Services help you navigate complex regulatory landscapes and ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
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Compilation and preparation of financial statements
Our expert team delivers comprehensive reports that provide valuable insights for informed decision-making and regulatory compliance.
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Bookkeeping and financial accounting
From managing financial records to preparing accurate reports, we ensure compliance, transparency, and sound financial management.
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Payroll compliance and administration
At Grant Thornton, we meet the challenges of our clients. Our offering is tailored to meet all your payroll requirements through a single point of contact. Our outsourced payroll team becomes your dedicated payroll department, aiming to process your payroll in the most cost effective and compliant manner.
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Business services and outsourcing
Our reliable and cost-effective outsourcing services help you streamline your business operations by taking care of your workload.
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Tax Advice and Wealth Planning for high-net worth individuals
Our team of experienced tax advisors blend commercial experience and knowledge with tax expertise to advise on the full range of transactions including sales, mergers, restructurings, and wealth planning.
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Tax Compliance
We prepare tax returns, for example for profit tax returns, personal income tax, wage tax and turnover tax/ sales tax. Our expert team handles all aspects of tax preparation and filing while keeping you informed of deadlines and minimizing the risk of penalties.
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(International) tax planning and incorporation services
Experience the perfect combination of tax planning and incorporation services in one comprehensive package. Our team of experts strategically minimize your tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with regulations. Additionally, we provide guidance and support throughout the entire incorporation process, offering valuable insights on legal structures, registration, and tax implications.
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Advice on estate and retirement planning
Secure your financial future with our dedicated estate and retirement tax planning service. Our experienced team specializes in developing tailored strategies to minimize tax liabilities, protect your assets, and optimize retirement income. Count on us to navigate intricate tax laws, ensuring peace of mind and financial security for your future.
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Advice on investing on the islands
Embark on a journey towards financial growth with our comprehensive investment advice service. Our advisors know and remain up-to-date wit the market trends on the islands in the Dutch Caribbean region. Evaluate your risk tolerance and craft personalized investment strategies tailored to your goals.
The emergence of attention to sustainability
Has society always been concerned about the sustainability of our earth and our existence? Not witness the statement about the view on the social responsibility of companies by Milton Friedman, who stated in the New York Times Magazine in 1970 that the only social responsibility of companies is to increase their profits. Shortly afterwards, in 1972, the Club of Rome called public attention to its report on the harmful effects of growth in the world. The report analyzed the impact of increasing world population, industrialization, food production and environmental pollution on the planet. Key conclusions of the study were that the world population increased, but not the amount of food nor natural resources. In 1987, the Brundtland Commission released its report with the aim of uniting countries in the pursuit of sustainable development. The commission was established by the United Nations to examine the relationship between environmental issues and economic development. The Brundtland Report had a significant impact on policy and discussions on sustainability and environmental issues. It laid the foundation for the Earth Summit (also known as the Rio Summit) that took place in 1992 and resulted in important international agreements, including the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Convention. The report remains an important reference for sustainable development and has contributed to awareness of the need to preserve the planet's natural resources for future generations. From that time on, corporate boards were expected to regard the environment, employees and consumers as significant and legitimate stakeholders. In the 1990s, new definitions were added to the concept of corporate social responsibility, such as stakeholder theory and business ethics. From 2003 onwards, various countries and organizations started developing corporate governance codes that promote sustainable entrepreneurship. These codes are guidelines and recommendations that help companies make responsible decisions in the areas of the environment, social aspects and corporate governance.
International initiatives for a healthier world
Various treaties and agreements have been concluded internationally. We will mention the three most important of these. The Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) are a collection of 17 global goals established by the United Nations in 2015. The SDGs are part of resolution: ' Transforming our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development', in short the 2030 Agenda, the development agenda for the period from 2015 to 2030 of the 193 member states of the United Nations. There are sustainable development goals regarding combating poverty and hunger, ensuring good health and well-being for people, quality education, gender equality, clean water, affordable and clean energy, work and the economy, reducing inequality, achieving sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate, biodiversity, peace and justice. The Paris Climate Agreement is an international treaty adopted by the United Nations in 2015. The agreement aims to coordinate global efforts from 2020 to the year 2100 to limit global warming and reduce the effects of reduce climate change. The main goals of the agreement are to keep the global average temperature increase well below 2 degrees Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels around the year 1900, and to reduce CO2 emissions to 1990 levels. Both goals are seen as the limit to prevent dangerous and irreversible consequences of climate change. The European Green Deal is a European program to combat climate change. According to these agreements, Europe must reduce CO2 emissions by 55% by 2030 compared to 1990. By 2050, Europe must be the first climate-neutral continent.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Directive (CSRD)
To strengthen transparency around sustainability and other non-financial matters, the European Commission has issued the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which will come into effect from 1 January 2024. The CSRD imposes non-financial transparency requirements for a wide range of companies. In addition, the CSRD prescribes that an unambiguous reporting standard be drawn up in Europe, which makes it clear how non -financial information must be reported. In terms of content, the reporting requirements in the field of sustainability information are being expanded, they must be included in the management report , and the Board of Directors (Board of Directors) and the Supervisory Board (SB) must take explicit responsibility for this. A assurance report, issued by an accountant, for the non-financial information obliged.
The CSRD will apply to approximately 7,200 companies in the Netherlands and to a total of approximately 50,000 companies in Europe.
CSRD scope and points of interest
sustainability in the Caribbean , as the CSRD will also have an indirect impact on local companies. This could be, for example, as a group company of a European multinational, but also outside the group. After all, companies must report on sustainability throughout the entire value chain, including their suppliers, customers and other business relations. This will have an effect on the requirements that these companies impose on their relations, for example in the field of sustainable purchasing. This requires documentation and transparency from companies throughout the chain, up to and including lending. Moreover, international connections threaten to be jeopardized in the short term if we do not keep up with the rapidly growing international attention for sustainability.
Steering through tax initiatives
Taxes can be used as an instrument to achieve sustainability goals. Undesirable behavior by companies can be taxed. Consider a tax on plastic. On the other hand, tax benefits can be granted to companies that perform well in the field of sustainability. It is also possible that the trend in paying taxes in polluting sectors, for example, will be published. There is still a lot of work to be done in Curaçao in the field of sustainability.