Principles

I need to analyse them first, based on a number of criteria presented here. Doing my homework could save me the hassle later

... and apply the 4-eyes principle with it: together, a lawyer and a tax advisor can better protect me when negotiating, signing and running contracts

Ideally, I should already be using a Document Management System (DMS). If I make use of the services of an outsourced lawyer, accountant or tax advisor, it is a good sign when they have their own DMS platform in place

IIt is always a good idea to have a mirror copy between the paper versions and the electronic versions. In case something happens with one, the other one remains

Just like the bank, the tax agency has a rating system where delays in paying taxes are considered an element of risk and may trigger a tax inspection