Equip yourself with everything you need to create your business with ease
Starting a business often requires the expertise of a chartered accountant, as it involves navigating complex areas such as accounting, taxation, legal, social, and financial matters. This multidisciplinary knowledge makes BDO’s offices a true asset in supporting you throughout your entrepreneurial journey.
From the initial idea to market launch, we assist you at every step of your entrepreneurial project. We guide you through the various phases of starting or acquiring a business.
Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your project
- Audit the alignment between your personality, idea, objectives, and target market.
- Suggest improvements to enhance the success of your project.
Develop a business plan
A vital tool for creating your business and an effective communication asset, the business plan outlines:
- Your background, ambitions, and aspirations.
- Your project (product, market analysis, location, resources, strategy, and growth prospects).
- Financial projections: initial and three-year financing plans, income statements, and cash flow forecasts.
Secure funding
Every project needs capital to grow, and we help you obtain it:
- Assistance with banks and funding organizations.
- Access to tax or social incentives.
- Support in applying for grants and subsidies.
- Identification of financial aid for business creation.
Choose the right legal, social, and tax structure
Many aspects of your entrepreneurial journey depend on your legal framework. We guide you in choosing the most suitable option based on:
- Nature of your activity.
- Decision to partner or remain independent.
- Asset protection and succession planning.
- Financial commitments.
- Operational structure.
- Credibility with stakeholders.
- Social security coverage.
- Costs.
Assist with administrative and legal setup
Starting a business involves numerous formalities with institutions, but they don’t have to be overwhelming. We support you throughout the process:
- Drafting legal statutes.
- Registering with fiscal and social authorities.
- Legal assistance for lease agreements, terms and conditions, business transfers, or share acquisitions.
- Trademark registration.
- And more.
Implement processes to monitor business activity and ensure growth
Most businesses close within their first three years. The tools and methods we’ve developed help you overcome this hurdle with confidence and security:
- Monthly performance dashboards.
- Regular meetings with your chartered accountant.
- Acquisition audits and business evaluations.
Support in acquiring an existing business
If you plan to acquire a business, we perform an acquisition audit to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the opportunity, ensuring informed decision-making.