A family business is about more than just numbers and structure. It’s also a name, a responsibility, a dream for the next generation. That’s exactly why proper guidance is essential. Vandelanotte supports family businesses with legal, tax and strategic advice. Whether it’s about business succession, internal transition within the family, or coaching for family entrepreneurs, we offer an integrated approach tailored to both small family businesses and larger structures.

Our approach

We always start with a personal conversation. Together, we analyse both your business and family context. From there, we develop a sustainable plan at your pace.

Succession planning

  • Clear transfer of share ownership

  • Optimisation through favourable tax regimes (such as VLABEL)

  • Guidance during the transfer of leadership and ownership

  • Preserving family harmony throughout the process

Family charter & governance

  • Establishing agreements between generations within a legal framework

  • Structuring the roles of shareholders, board of directors, and successors

  • Drafting a family charter that safeguards vision and values

  • Professionalising consultation and decision-making processes

Inheritance law & wealth management

  • Legal alignment of wills, donations, and marriage contracts

  • Protection of family members and continuity of the family business

  • Guidance on international wealth structures

For whom?

Our family business guidance is intended for:

  • Business owners or CFOs of family businesses

  • Successors or new generations within the company

  • Families looking to professionalise or simplify their structure

  • Business leaders struggling with the balance between role and relationship

Pitstop for business leaders: coaching

As an entrepreneur in a family business, you carry a great deal of responsibility. But when do you truly take time to reflect?

Our Pitstop offers you:

  • Half a day of individual coaching, including a preparatory and follow-up session

  • Focus on leadership, role clarity, strategy, and family dynamics

  • Guidance from experienced family business advisors

Whitepaper: The Power of a Family Business

This whitepaper covers the following topics:

  • A multidisciplinary approach

  • Valuation of your business

  • Have you planned your wealth after retirement?

  • The importance of a shareholders’ agreement

  • Roles and role transitions

  • The family charter

  • Do you already have a future-proof power of attorney?

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