Divorce and your business

When you, as an entrepreneur, go through a divorce, this will in most cases affect your business—regardless of whether it is a sole proprietorship or a private limited company (BV). Owning a business makes the divorce process significantly more complex.

You may be faced with questions such as:

Can the business continue to operate?
Is your partner entitled to a portion of the business (or its value)?
What happens to the pension arrangements?
Which financial data should be used to calculate alimony?

This Advisory Handbook provides an overview of several key matters you, as an entrepreneur, may encounter during a divorce.

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Published on 2 June 2025

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