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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

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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.

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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
We offer both temporary and permanent/long-term HR manager services to companies.

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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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Analysis and mapping	Sustainability strategy	Implementation	Sustainability report	Sustainable investments
The first stage of ESG service is to map the company’s current situation from an ESG perspective	Based on the result of the analysis, an ESG strategy tailored for the company is developed.	Putting the ESG strategy to work through practical activities to achieve the set goals.	ESG reporting allows companies to document and disclose their progress toward achieving ESG goals	Sustainable investment services help companies and investors consider environmental, social and governance standards (ESG) principles in their investment decisions.

Analysis and mapping

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The first stage of ESG services is to map the company’s current situation from the ESG perspective.

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Assessing the current ESG level. Data is collected regarding the company’s activities, processes and impact on the environment, social aspects and governance culture.
Gap analysis. Analysis of how the company’s ESG practices meet international standards, regulations and investors’ expectations.
Double materiality assessment. The focus is on how the company’s activities impact the environment and society and the impact of these factors on the company’s financial condition. We help companies identify and prioritise ESG topics as regards their importance for the business’s sustainability and stakeholder expectations.
Assessing risks and opportunities. The main ESG risks and opportunities that may impact a company’s value and activities are introduced.
Gauging carbon footprint. Measurement of company’s carbon dioxide emissions, reporting and drawing up reduction plans.
Assessment of the sustainability of suppliers. Assessing suppliers’ compliance with ESG standards and preparing improvement plans.

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Sustainability strategy

Objective

Relying on the results of the analysis, an ESG strategy customised to the company is developed.

Activities

Setting priorities. The most important ESG objectives are defined (e.g. reducing carbon footprint, improving occupational safety, ensuring transparent management).
Setting strategic goals. Clear, measurable ESG goals (KPI) are set, aligned with the company’s business strategy.
Preparing activity plans. Defining activities and initiatives to be implemented to achieve ESG goals (e.g. adoption of green energy, inclusive work practices, responsible supply chain).

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Objective

Implementing ESG strategy in practical activities to achieve the set goals.

Activities

Implementing policies and processes. The necessary policies and processes are established to support fulfilment of ESG goals (e.g. changes to waste handling procedures, offering incentives to employees for environmentally friendlier transport).
Training employees and managers. Ensuring that the company’s employees and managers understand the importance of ESG and are prepared to apply the corresponding measures.
Monitoring and customising activity. Implementing oversight systems to monitor ESG strategy implementation and, if necessary, making changes in activity plans.
Analysis and responsibility for supply chain.
Outsourcing the ESG manager function. We can perform ESG management duties temporarily or part-time, offering the flexibility you need to achieve cost-effectiveness.

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Sustainability report

Objective

ESG reporting allows your company to document and disclose its progress toward achieving ESG goals.

Activities

Data collection and analysis. Criteria and indicators related to ESG activities are collected (e.g. carbon emissions, social investment volume, management practices).
Compliance with standards. Our advice ensures that ESG reporting meets international reporting standards (e.g. GRI, SASB, TCFD).
Report publication. We provide consultation for preparation of the ESG report, which includes the company’s ESG results and developments for both internal and external stakeholders (e.g. investors, clients, the public).
Pre-audit consultation. Grant Thornton Baltic has an audit group staffed by experts for reviewing sustainability reports. We review the key indicators, data collection process and documentation to make sure that the data set is sufficient for the audit.

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