DALLAS and BRUSSELS (October 6, 2025) - Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has announced the acquisition of European VAT Desk, a Belgium-based tax consultancy firm recognized for its deep expertise in European value-added tax (VAT) consultancy and compliance for cross-border businesses.
Founded in 2006 by Alain Soriano and Bernard Ickowicz, European VAT Desk has built a reputation as a trusted advisor in the tax space, with a personalized, end-to-end approach to VAT compliance and consulting. The acquisition strengthens Ryan’s VAT offerings, expanding the Firm’s European footprint and enhancing the ability to serve clients across more than 27 countries.
“This acquisition is a meaningful step in our ongoing efforts to grow Ryan’s presence in the VAT market,” said Tom Shave, Ryan President of European and Asia-Pacific Operations. “The European VAT Desk team brings a wealth of experience in strategic VAT solutions, along with a strong client-first mindset that complements our Firm’s strengths. We look forward to combining our expertise to deliver even more value to clients across the region.”
The move reflects Ryan’s commitment to combine local expertise with global strength to help businesses navigate today’s complex tax environment. European VAT Desk serves mid-sized and large multinational companies, with services that include:
- VAT Compliance: Management of the full VAT compliance lifecycle, including registrations, and VAT return preparation and submission across multiple jurisdictions.
- VAT Consulting: In-depth VAT advice, including case analysis, tax audit support, jurisdiction-specific advice, and cash flow optimization—providing solutions that improve efficiency and reduce compliance risk.
“By joining forces with Ryan, we’re now better positioned to serve clients across their entire range of tax management obligations, in addition to the VAT management lifecycle,” said Bernard Ickowicz, co-founder of European VAT Desk. “We’re proud to bring our experience into a global Firm whose experts complement our strengths and share our focus on results-driven client service.”
The acquisition underscores Ryan’s commitment to meeting clients wherever they operate, combining world-class talent with local expertise to help them navigate tax complexity and unlock capital to invest, grow, and thrive.
As part of the acquisition, Alain Soriano, Bernard Ickowicz, Philippe Noirhomme, and Eyal Benzenou will join Ryan, bringing a wealth of knowledge and trusted client relationships. The acquisition also establishes a Ryan office in Brussels, adding another strategic hub for serving clients across the region.
À propos de Ryan
Ryan, un fournisseur mondial primé pour ses services et logiciels fiscaux, est le plus grand cabinet au monde dédié exclusivement à la fiscalité des entreprises. Le cabinet offre une gamme intégrée de services fiscaux fédéraux, provinciaux et internationaux sur une base multinationale, incluant des services de recouvrement fiscal, de conseil, de défense, de conformité et de technologie. Ryan a été récipiendaire du prix international pour l’excellence de son service, décerné par le Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) à 11 reprises, pour son engagement envers un service à la clientèle de classe mondiale.
Grâce à l'environnement de travail dynamique myRyan, largement reconnu comme le plus innovateur du secteur des services fiscaux, l'équipe multidisciplinaire de Ryan, qui compte plus de 5 900 professionnels et associés, dessert plus de 77 000 clients dans plus de 80 pays, notamment un grand nombre des entreprises les plus connues du classement Global 5000. Pour en savoir plus sur Ryan, visitez https://ryan.com/canada-fr/.
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