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    Audit and other assurance services
    Audit control is an integral part of each company’s control procedures required for gaining the trust of clients and partners as well as managing the company.
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    • Other audit services
      We help clients with the application and use of foreign financial aid of EU and other funds and help prepare financial reports.
    • Audit calculator
      The calculator will answer if the company's sales revenue, assets or number of employees exceed the limit of an inspection or audit.
    Corporate accounting and outsourcing
    We offer full range of accounting and outsourcing services tailored to your needs.
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    • Payroll and related services
      We perform payroll accounting for companies whether they employ a few or hundreds of employees.
    • Tax accounting
      Grant Thornton Baltic's experienced tax specialists support accountants and offer reasonable and practical solutions.
    • Reporting
      We prepare annual reports in a timely manner. We help to prepare management reports and various mandatory reports.
    • Consolidation of financial statements
      Our experienced accountants and advisors help you prepare consolidation tables and make the consolidation process more efficient.
    • Consultancy and temporary staff
      Our experienced specialists advise on more complex accounting transactions, rectify poor historic accounting, and offer the temporary replacement of an accountant.
    • Outsourced CFO service
      Our CFO service is suitable for companies of all sizes and in all industries. We offer services to our clients in the required amount and competences.
    • Assessment of accounting processes
      We help companies to implement accounting practices that are in compliance with local and international standards.
    • Accounting services for small businesses
      We offer affordable service for small businesses. We help organize processes as smartly and cost-effectively as possible.
    • Cryptocurrency accounting
      We keep up with blockchain technology to serve and advise crypto companies. We are supported by a network of colleagues in 130 countries.
    • Trainings and seminars
      Our accountants have experience in all matters related to accounting and reporting. We offer our clients professional training according to their needs.
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    Payroll
    We perform payroll accounting for companies whether they employ a few or hundreds of employees. We do not offer one-size-fits-all packages, but always proceed...
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    Legal advisory
    We provide entrepreneurs with comprehensive legal advice to contribute to their economic success.
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    • Business advisory
      We offer legal support to both start-ups and expanding companies, making sure that all legal steps are well thought out in detail.
    • Fintech advisory
      Our specialists advise payment institutions, virtual currency service providers and financial institutions.
    • Corporate advisory
      We advise on legal, tax and financial matters necessary for better management of the company's legal or organizational structure.
    • Transaction advisory
      We provide advice in all aspects of the transaction process.
    • Legal due diligence
      We thoroughly analyze the internal documents, legal relations, and business compliance of the company to be merged or acquired.
    • In-house lawyer service
      The service is intended for entrepreneurs who are looking for a reliable partner to solve the company's day-to-day legal issues.
    • The contact person service
      We offer a contact person service to Estonian companies with a board located abroad.
    • Training
      We organize both public trainings and tailor made trainings ordered by clients on current legal and tax issues.
    • Whistleblower channel
      At Grant Thornton Baltic, we believe that a well-designed and effective reporting channel is an efficient way of achieving trustworthiness.
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    Business advisory
    Whether your company is just starting out, growing rapidly or in a stable stage of life - you need expert advice from time to time to make the right decisions.
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    • Business model or strategy renewal
      In order to be successful, every company, regardless of the size of the organization, must have a clear strategy, ie know where the whole team is heading.
    • Marketing and brand strategy; creation and updating of the client management system
      We support you in updating your marketing and brand strategy and customer management system, so that you can adapt in this time of rapid changes.
    • Coaching and development support
      A good organizational culture is like a trump card for a company. We guide you how to collect trump cards!
    • Digital services
      Today, the question is not whether to digitize, but how to do it. We help you develop and implement smart digital solutions.
    • Sales organisation development
      Our mission is to improve our customers' business results by choosing the right focuses and providing a clear and systematic path to a solution.
    • Business plan development
      A good business plan is a guide and management tool for an entrepreneur, a source of information for financial institutions and potential investors to make financial decisions.
    Financial advisory
    Failure to provide sufficient attention to corporate development and financial planning may trigger difficulties.
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    • Due diligence
      We perform due diligence so that investors can get a thorough overview of the company before the planned purchase transaction.
    • Mergers and acquisitions
      We provide advice in all aspects of the transaction process.
    • Valuation services
      We estimate the company's market value, asset value and other asset groups based on internationally accepted methodology.
    • Forensic expert services
      Our experienced, nationally recognized forensic experts provide assessments in the economic and financial field.
    • Business plans and financial forecasts
      The lack of planning and control of cash resources is the reason often given for the failure of many businesses. We help you prepare proper forecasts to reduce business risks.
    • Outsourced CFO service
      Our CFO service is suitable for companies of all sizes and in all industries. We offer services to our clients in the required amount and competences.
    • Reorganization
      Our experienced reorganizers offer ways to overcome the company's economic difficulties and restore liquidity in order to manage sustainably in the future.
    • Restructuring and reorganisation
      We offer individual complete solutions for reorganizing the structure of companies.
    Tax
    With more than 25 years of experience, our team offers wide range of tax services in close cooperation with colleagues from the Grant Thornton network.
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    • Corporate taxation
      We advise on all matters related to corporate taxation.
    • Value added tax and other indirect taxes
      We have extensive knowledge in the field of VAT, excise duties and customs, both on the national and international level.
    • International taxation
      We advise on foreign tax systems and international tax regulations, including the requirements of cross-border reporting.
    • Transfer pricing
      We help plan and document all aspects of a company's transfer pricing strategy.
    • Taxation of transactions
      We plan the tax consequences of a company's acquisition, transfer, refinancing, restructuring, and listing of bonds or shares.
    • Taxation of employees in cross-border operations
      An employee of an Estonian company abroad and an employee of a foreign company in Estonia - we advise on tax rules.
    • Tax risk audit
      We perform a risk audit that helps diagnose and limit tax risks and optimize tax obligations.
    • Representing the client in Tax Board
      We prevent tax problems and ensure smooth communication with the Tax and Customs Board.
    • Taxation of private individuals
      We advise individuals on personal income taxation issues and, represent the client in communication with the Tax and Customs Board.
    • Pan-Baltic tax system comparison
      Our tax specialists have prepared a comparison of the tax systems of the Baltic countries regarding the taxation of companies and individuals.
    Mergers and acquisitions
    Should you wish to buy out a competitor to boost your business, or, rather, to dispose of your company, the advisers of Grant Thornton Baltic will provide you...
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    Business risk services and internal audit
    Our experienced specialists help your organization to regularly assess risks that threaten the fulfillment of goals.
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    • Internal audit
      We assist you in performing the internal audit function, performing internal audits and advisory work, evaluating governance, and conducting training.
    • Internal Audit in the Financial Services Sector
      We provide internal audit services to financial sector companies. We can support the creation of an internal audit function already when applying for a sectoral activity license.
    • Audit of projects
      We conduct audits of projects that have received European Union funds, state aid, foreign aid, or other grants.
    • Prevention of money laundering
      We help to prepare a money laundering risk assessment and efficient anti-money laundering procedures, conduct internal audits and training.
    • Risk assessment and risk management
      We advise you on conducting a risk assessment and setting up a risk management system.
    • Custom tasks
      At the request of the client, we perform audits, inspections and analyzes with a specific purpose and scope.
    • External Quality Assessment of the Internal Audit Activity
      We conduct an external evaluation of the quality of the internal audit or provide independent assurance on the self-assessment.
    • Whistleblowing and reporting misconduct
      We can help build the whistleblowing system, from implementation, internal repairs and staff training to the creation of a reporting channel and case management.
    Information security services
    Our experienced and certified experts guarantee high quality services that precisely meet the specific needs and characteristics of each client.
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    • Information security management
      We provide you with an information security management service that will optimise resources, give you an overview of the security situation and ensure compliance with the legislation and standards.
    • Information security roadmap
      We analyse your organisation to understand which standards or regulations apply to your activities, identify any gaps and make proposals to fix them.
    • Internal audit of information security
      Our specialists help detect and correct information security deficiencies by verifying an organization's compliance with legislation and standards.
    • Third party management
      Our specialists help reduce the risks associated with using services provided by third parties.
    • Information security training
      We offer various training and awareness building programmes to ensure that all parties are well aware of the information security requirements, their responsibilities when choosing a service provider and their potential risks.
    • Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
      We will help you create a DORA implementation model that meets your company's needs and ensures that you meet the January 2025 deadline.
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    Sustainability services
    We support businesses and investors in conducting business responsibly
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    • ESG advisory
      We help solve issues related to the environment, social capital, employees, business model and good management practices.
    • ESG audit
      Our auditors review and certify sustainability reports in line with international standards.
    • Sustainable investments
      We help investors conduct analysis of companies they’re interested in, examining environmental topics, corporate social responsibility and good governance practices.
    • Sustainable tax behaviour
      Our international taxation specialists define the concept of sustainable tax behaviour and offer services for sustainable tax practices.
    • ESG manager service
      Your company doesn’t necessarily need an in-house ESG manager. This role can also be outsourced as a service.
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    Human resources and recruitment services
    We offer to outsource the HR services in the exact amount and precisely in the section of work that you need.
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    • Recruitment services – personnel search
      We help fill positions in your company with competent and dedicated employees who help realize the company's strategic goals.
    • Recruitment support services
      Support services help to determine whether the candidates match the company's expectations. The most used support services are candidate testing and evaluation.
    • Implementation of human resource management processes
      We either assume a full control of the launch of processes related to HR management, or we are a supportive advisory partner for the HR manager.
    • Audit of HR management processes
      We map the HR management processes and provide an overview of how to assess the health of the organization from the HR management perspective.
    • HR Documentation and Operating Model Advisory Services work
      We support companies in setting up HR documentation and operational processes with a necessary quality.
    • Employee Surveys
      We help to carry out goal-oriented and high-quality employee surveys. We analyse the results, make reports, and draw conclusions.
    • HR Management outsourcing
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    Digital services
    Grant Thornton Digital helps you develop and deploy smart digital solutions that lead your business into the future.
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    • Digital strategy
      We help assess the digital maturity of your organization, create a strategy that matches your needs and capabilities, and develop key metrics.
    • Intelligent automation
      We aid you in determining your business’ needs and opportunities, as well as model the business processes to provide the best user experience and efficiency.
    • Business Intelligence
      Our team of experienced business analysts will help you get a grip on your data by mapping and structuring all the data available.
    • Cybersecurity
      A proactive cyber strategy delivers you peace of mind, allowing you to focus on realising your company’s growth potential.
    • Innovation as a Service
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    Services for crypto companies
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    Starting business in Estonia?
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      • Three women’s journey to the top
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      • The Commercial Register’s printing press has snapped into action
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      • E-invoices are dead, long live e-invoices!
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      • Compulsory deletion of a company leaves only poor options on the table
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      • Experience: a working group dedicated to supporting values-based corporate culture
      • Working during a longer period of illness is now allowed, if one feels up to it
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      • A compassionate employer also looks after employees’ mental health
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      • Unexpected situations in the business world, with no quick solutions
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      • Key changes in tax legislation in the Baltics in 2024
      • We helped strengthen the cooperation between two large chemical companies
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      • Business is growing, but no staff – auditors at an impasse due to rising prices
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      • We advised the majority shareholder of Baltika in evaluating the fair value of the share capital
      • Estonia is at the forefront of the world's crypto scene
      • Golden age for fraud: red flags help recognize the no-goodniks
      • Changes to sickness benefit, working time and minimum wage
      • We advised the management of Kilingi-Nõmme Economic Cooperative (Coop)
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      • What is an internal audit and its value to a company?
      • Attention, beneficiaries of government grants or EU programmes!
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      • Amendment to the minimum share capital requirement in the Commercial Code: an apparent cause for cheer but practical concerns remain
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      • From a VASP to a CASP: A comprehensive guide to MiCAR
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      • Did the stock-take check out?
      • Women again in the spotlight. But let’s not stop at just women!
      • A golden age for fraud: red flags for potential investments
      • For Estateguru, having an internal auditor is a sign of quality
      • ESTO: An outside set of eyes gives additional assurance
      • For the e-Governance Academy, an internal auditor is seen as a good colleague
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      • Grant Thornton Baltic's family of sworn auditors has expanded!
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      • We advised OÜ Rannu Seeme in the transaction of the exit of a shareholder
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      • We advised a venture capital fund’s investment into the start-up Jobbatical
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      • Internal audit set to become compulsory in local governments
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      • Mandatory sustainability reporting for large companies
      • Amendments to Employment Contracts Act enter into force on 1 August
      • IFRS Interim Example Financial Statements 2022
      • Good work gets deserved recognition
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      • Another start-up goes public, with an assist from Grant Thornton Baltic
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      • Creating competitive advantage through sustainability
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      • Key changes in tax legislation in the Baltics in 2022
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      • VAT reduction possible on bad debts from 2022
      • We advised German company RAUMEDIC
      • Amendments to transfer pricing regulation put more focus on profit shifting
      • A properly formed supervisory board can be the key to the business take off
      • Grant Thornton Baltic helps Hepsor to make its stock market debut
      • Changes were made to the regulations of tax havens
      • We advised international insurance broker Howden on entering the Estonian market
      • Chief accountants and CFOs: don’t forget an important task before Christmas!
      • Child leave system to change next year
      • Example Financial Statements 2021
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      • The key to profitable business: data-based decision-making
      • Audit, review or neither?
      • Turning a blind eye to data protection can end up costing millions
      • Processing of employees’ personal data in the context of the coronavirus pandemic
      • Whistleblowing and reporting misconduct
      • Documenting transfer prices to keep tax risks under control
      • Transfer pricing in case law: use of comparison data to determine transfer price
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      • European tax reform brings savings to companies
      • Attention, packaging undertakings!
      • Key changes in tax legislation in the Nordic Baltic region in 2021
      • Transfer pricing: OECD supplements guidance on financial transactions
      • Streamlining accounting and auditing of packaging reports
      • Error-strewn data in the Commercial Register
      • New guide provides tips for conducting a public procurement to contract for audit services
      • Key business questions facing technology companies in 2021
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      • Home offices have been the biggest game-changer in employment relationships
      • What possibilities do employers have to stay afloat in a crisis?
      • The Estonian Auditors’ Association has made suggestions for development of the Commercial Register.
      • Aivar Kangust: entrepreneurs could be less hesitant to ask for advice
      • Survey: the risk of money laundering is recognized, but no action is taken
      • Financial advisory: we advised Stell Eesti AS on the acquisition of Kyyrix OÜ
      • Financial advisory: analysis of the energy networks
      • Transfer pricing in case law: Finnish tax authority vs. A Oy
      • Women, men and equality
      • Global transfer pricing guide – new tool for international companies
      • Key changes in taxation of temporary agency work came into force
      • Consolidation and Brexit
      • Key changes in tax legislation in the Baltics in 2021
      • Annual reports – an unsung marketing method
      • Listed companies get extension for complying with new requirement
      • Why determine the value of assets at a company and how to choose the right method?
      • What is the difference between a good and a mediocre financial manager?
      • Let’s open the cookies(jar)
      • Whats up with WhatsApp?
      • Transmission of personal data to the US – mission impossible?
      • Information security audit helps a company save money
      • We advised BlackFin on its investment in financial start-ups
      • Transfer pricing 2020 – three problems and three solutions
      • IT audit – it may look like an expense, but in real life, it’s savings
      • Streamlining accounting and auditing of packaging reports
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      • Grant Thornton Baltic has new partners in Estonia and Lithuania
      • Remote working leads the concept of employment injury to absurd
      • Overcoming the crisis through strategic repositioning and business model innovation
      • The ever-saturating sphere of e-commerce: how to stay alive and prosper?
      • Riin Veidenberg has been awarded the qualification of a certified internal auditor
      • Comparison: best customer relationship management (CRM) software 2020
      • Pillar II: In October, the ball is in the hands of pension collectors
      • Anyone involved in business may be involved in money laundering
      • Superficiality in assessing consumer creditworthiness – unintentional mistake?
      • A race for digital business models
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      • Business plan and financial forecasts: Milrem Robotics Type X
      • A five-year leap in two months: remote work as a new norm
      • Collecting debts during the crisis
      • Prosecuting offenders will be easier and the penalties will be bigger in the future
      • The activities of companies in preventing money laundering are being scrutinized
      • Internal auditor: in-house or service provider?
      • Distributing non-declared equity contributions are not automatically subject to income tax
      • Maili Torma, a data protection specialist at Grant Thornton Baltic, received the ISO27001 lead auditor certificate.
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      • How will the new situation affect accounting and auditing?
      • How to account for the Unemployment Insurance Fund's temporary subsidy?
      • New paternity leave system comes into effect from 1 July
      • Remote authentication – a possibility to carry out a notarial transaction from home
      • How to use a crisis situation to improve risk management?
      • Entrepreneur's plan B: re-establishing business through reorganization
      • Commercial Code: the minimum nominal value of a share in private limited company shall become one cent
      • The debtors are not obliged to submit bankruptcy petitions in the coming months
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      • Is the emergency situation a force majeure, which exempts from fulfilling contracts?
      • There are opportunities for labour cost savings
      • How to apply for employee benefits from temporary subsidy program?
      • Surety and loans from KredEx
      • Managing your company liquidity and cash flow during a crisis
      • Who ensures that remote workers have a healthy working environment?
      • Latvia and Lithuania: government support for businesses affected by COVID-19
      • Should the influence of the coronavirus be recognized in the 2019 financial statements?
      • Grant Thornton Baltic advises AS Baltika in reorganization proceedings
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      • Tax payments in emergency situation (as of 24.04.2020)
      • Who and under what conditions receive unemployment benefit?
      • What can employers do to minimize losses from coronavirus?
      • How to protect copyright in employment relationships?
      • We evaluated Graanul Invest's factories in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
      • Estonian entrepreneurs are passing the torch to a new generation
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      • Important fact to remember when selling your shareholding in a company
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