Andersen is best partner for technology companies, offering strategic and integrated support in legal, tax and financial matters. With an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the Technology industry, our professionals assist companies throughout their evolutionary journey, from business plan creation and incorporation to sophisticated internationalization transactions, mergers and acquisitions, legal compliance on data protection and cybersecurity, risk management, contract management and intellectual property protection.
With the experience of our corporate finance experts, companies receive comprehensive advisory services on extraordinary transactions, due diligence and business valuation, thereby optimizing value and mitigating risk.
Dynamics and challenges of the technology sector
The technology sector is evolving rapidly, requiring companies to constantly adapt and innovate. Key challenges include managing international tax complexity, complying with regulations, including the EU AI Act, the NIS2 and the GDPR, and the growing importance of intellectual property. The adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, fintech, and cryptocurrency also requires careful management of financial resources and regulatory risks.
Against this challenging backdrop, Andersen offers customized advisory, proactively meeting the needs of technology companies, or those that are investing in technology, with innovative solutions.
Tech Taxation
Technology companies frequently encounter significant tax complexities. Andersen specializes in taxation applied to the technology sector, offering targeted strategies.
Our main services include:
- International taxation and the digital economy: providing integrated management of the tax implications of cross-border transactions, the digital services tax, stablecoins and tokens.
- Tax credits for R&D and technological innovation: identifying and obtaining tax breaks for research and innovation, Industry 4.0 and digital transformation.
- Crypto and token tax structuring: advisory on financial and business transactions related to cryptocurrencies, tokens and stablecoins, with a focus on regulatory compliance.
- Strategic tax planning: providing tax support for domestic and international investments to facilitate global growth and expansion.
Integrated legal advice: compliance, risk management, AI governance and intellectual property
Intellectual property protection, regulatory compliance and risk management in data protection and cybersecurity are top priorities. Andersen supports technology companies in promoting and protecting intellectual property and in managing integrated compliance related to the GDPR and cybersecurity.
We also handle the following legal services:
Governance of Artificial Intelligence (EU AI Act)
Defining and implementing governance structures for AI management in line with the EU AI Act.
Privacy management and GDPR and NIS2 compliance
Strategies for secure data processing and regulatory compliance in the European context.
Drafting contracts for the tech sector
Drafting and reviewing contracts for software development, SaaS licenses, and commercial agreements, ensuring clarity and legal certainty.
Corporate finance for innovative companies
Effective financial management is crucial for sustainable growth. Andersen experts offer integrated advisory, creating value for stakeholders. Our support includes:
- financial due diligence for prior evaluations of investments and acquisitions
- business valuation for access to venture capital and private equity
- strategic advisory in M&A for value and competitiveness optimization.
Tech training: compliance and European regulations
Andersen is the ideal partner for companies in the technology sector, offering specific training programs for in-house teams. These workshops focus on emerging European regulations, such as the GDPR, AI Act, and NIS2 Directive, ensuring that employees’ skills are always up-to-date and aligned with regulatory developments. Our experts make sure that companies understand regulatory implementations, ensuring effective risk management and optimal protection of intellectual property. With these training programs, technology companies can face industry challenges with greater confidence and preparedness, improving their market competitiveness.