Audit & Assurance
Independent assurance that strengthens confidence in your Dutch operations.
Operating in the Netherlands means meeting clear and sometimes unfamiliar reporting and assurance requirements. For international organisations, an audit is not just a statutory obligation. It is also a signal of reliability to shareholders, headquarters, regulators and other stakeholders.
We help you approach audit and assurance with clarity and confidence. By preparing your organisation thoroughly and guiding you through Dutch requirements, we ensure the process supports transparency, continuity and future growth rather than slowing you down.
Why audit and assurance matter for your business in the Netherlands
As your Dutch entity grows, audit or assurance requirements may become mandatory due to size thresholds, group policies or stakeholder expectations. Dutch audit standards are strict and well-defined, and international organisations often need to align them with group reporting frameworks such as IFRS, US GAAP or other home-country standards.
Without proper preparation, audits can become time-consuming and disruptive. With the right guidance, however, they provide valuable insight into controls, reporting quality and organisational maturity. We help you stay ahead of these requirements, so assurance becomes a strength rather than a concern.
How we guide your business forward
Guiding forward
We help you understand when audit or assurance obligations apply to your Dutch entity and what they mean in practice. By translating Dutch standards into clear expectations, we give you certainty about scope, timing and responsibilities, allowing you to plan with confidence.
Thinking forward
Audit requirements evolve as your organisation grows. We think ahead by monitoring thresholds, regulatory developments and group expectations, helping you prepare your structure, processes and documentation before assurance becomes mandatory.
Working forward
We support you throughout the assurance process, coordinating documentation, aligning reporting with your headquarters and ensuring smooth communication between all parties involved. This keeps the audit efficient, transparent and well-managed.
Our audit & assurance services
Financial Reviews and Special Assurance Engagements
For organisations that do not require a full audit, we provide reviews and agreed-upon procedures that deliver targeted assurance and insight.
Statutory and Voluntary Audits
We perform statutory audits requires under Dutch law and voluntary audits requested by group headquarters or stakeholders, fully aligned with Dutch and international standards.
International Grant Audit Services
We provide independent and reliable audit services for international grant programmes such as Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe. Our specialists are fully familiar with the specific EU rules, cost categories and reporting requirements, ensuring that your project expenditures meet all compliance standards
Industry expertise
Our Audit & Assurance team has extensive experience working with a wide range of commercial organisations, including (medical) start-ups, trading and production companies, as well as service organisations.
International assurance with local expertise
Audit and assurance often involve coordination across borders. As a member of PrimeGlobal, we work closely with trusted international partners to align Dutch assurance work with group-level expectations. This ensures consistency, clear communication and reliable outcomes for international organisations.
International client cases
Ready for clarity and confidence in audit and assurance?
If you want to understand your assurance obligations in the Netherlands and prepare your organisation properly, our specialists are ready to help.
Frequently asked questions
When is a statutory audit required in the Netherlands?
Do international companies need a Dutch audit?
How do Dutch audit requirements differ from other countries?
Can you support the first audit of a Dutch entity?
Is audit and assurance relevant if my company is still small?
How does Audit & Assurance support future growth?
How does PrimeGlobal support international audit coordination?
Frequently asked questions
When is a statutory audit required in the Netherlands?
A statutory audit becomes mandatory when a Dutch entity exceeds specific size thresholds related to turnover, balance sheet total and number of employees. These thresholds are clearly defined under Dutch law. We help you monitor these criteria and determine when audit obligations apply to your organisation.
Do international companies need a Dutch audit?
Yes, if your Dutch entity meets the statutory thresholds or if a group audit requires local assurance. Even when a full statutory audit is not mandatory, international headquarters often request voluntary audits or reviews to ensure alignment with group standards.
How do Dutch audit requirements differ from other countries?
Dutch audit requirements are strict and well-regulated, with a strong focus on transparency and documentation. While they often align with international frameworks such as IFRS, local rules and reporting expectations still apply. We help bridge these differences so your organisation remains compliant both locally and internationally.
Can you support the first audit of a Dutch entity?
Yes. We frequently support international companies preparing for their first audit in the Netherlands. By reviewing processes, documentation and internal controls in advance, we help ensure a smooth and efficient first audit cycle.
Is audit and assurance relevant if my company is still small?
Even if your organisation does not yet require a statutory audit, assurance can still add value. Reviews or agreed-upon procedures can provide insight, strengthen internal controls and prepare your organisation for future growth.
How does Audit & Assurance support future growth?
Audit and assurance help build trust with shareholders, investors, lenders and regulators. A well-prepared assurance process improves reporting quality, strengthens governance and ensures your organisation is ready to scale without disruption.
How does PrimeGlobal support international audit coordination?
Through PrimeGlobal, we coordinate directly with trusted audit and advisory firms worldwide. This ensures alignment between Dutch audit work and group-level requirements, making cross-border assurance more efficient and consistent.
