AccFides

AccFides is a firm of accountants and tax advisers on Brugstraat in Heusden-Zolder, Limburg. It is registered with the ITAA under number 53.419.819. Its name combines "acc", for accountancy, and "fides", Latin for trust, a value the firm puts at the centre of its client relationships. It aims to bring entrepreneurs closer to their figures and turn those figures into clear answers: where the business stands, what opportunities exist and which steps to take to keep growing.

The firm is run by four partners who together bring more than 85 years of experience in accounting and tax. Each has their own area: Barbara Goosse for tax and accountancy, Tom Jannes for bookkeeping and strategic advice, Joris Declerck for business advice and digitalisation, and Brecht Gielen for accountancy and compliance. They are supported by a team of staff. The firm stresses continuing education to keep up with legislation and close teamwork, reinforced by team activities and outings with clients.

AccFides works for self-employed people, liberal professions, companies and SMEs. It highlights four commitments: a single point of contact who really knows the business, a proactive approach that flags opportunities in time, secure and fully digital administration, and the reliability that comes from its partners' experience.

In bookkeeping, the firm handles day-to-day administration in line with Belgian accounting obligations: purchase and sales invoices, bank transactions, expenses, income, investments and other financial documents. It provides interim reporting on results, costs and margins, so that the entrepreneur can plan ahead. It handles every return: VAT, personal income tax, corporate income tax, tax forms, client listings, year-end closings and annual accounts.

Tax optimisation, as the firm sees it, means using the options the law provides without taking risks: deductible business expenses, investment deductions, advance payments, pension building, company structure and remuneration policy. AccFides analyses the business, its figures and its plans to determine which choices make sense in each situation.

Start-ups are supported from the first idea to the actual launch, whether they set up as self-employed or form a company. Strategic advice uses the accounts as a basis for looking ahead, spotting opportunities and adjusting course in time. The firm offers an introductory meeting without obligation.

AccFides sums up its ambition with the line "a grip on your business, every day". According to the firm, accurate bookkeeping avoids errors, ensures returns are filed on time and provides the basis for reliable advice. It also lets entrepreneurs see sooner where the business is making money, where costs are rising and when it is time to change course.