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Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Mr. Jaime Boogaers
Corporate Law
Attorney, 16 years of experience

A management agreement must align well with the actual role of the manager or management BV. Particularly for director-major shareholders, executive directors, and interim managers, it is important to clearly regulate duties, powers, fees, liability, and termination

  • For director-major shareholders, management companies, directors, interim managers, shareholders, and enterprises
  • Attention to management services, powers, management fee, bonus, and VAT
  • Liability, confidentiality, non-competition, termination, substitution, and bogus self-employment regulated
  • Practically applicable to DGA structures, interim management, participations, and management buy-ins

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Our expertise in management agreements

Our lawyers and in-house counsel assist director-major shareholders, management companies, directors, shareholders, interim managers, and enterprises with management agreements, shareholder agreements, participation schemes, the Dutch Employment Relationships Act (Wet DBA), termination, and liability. We examine duties, powers, fees, bonuses, VAT, the director's role, bogus self-employment, confidentiality, non-competition, termination, and transfer.

Custom solutions for your management structure

A management agreement for a director-major shareholder, management BV, statutory director, interim manager, or participating manager does not require the same arrangements. Therefore, we tailor the agreement to the structure, role, powers, fee, tax position, and exit.

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About us

Our expertise in management agreements

Our lawyers and in-house counsel assist director-major shareholders, management companies, directors, shareholders, interim managers, and enterprises with management agreements, shareholder agreements, participation schemes, the Dutch Employment Relationships Act (Wet DBA), termination, and liability. We examine duties, powers, fees, bonuses, VAT, the director's role, bogus self-employment, confidentiality, non-competition, termination, and transfer.

Custom solutions for your management structure

A management agreement for a director-major shareholder, management BV, statutory director, interim manager, or participating manager does not require the same arrangements. Therefore, we tailor the agreement to the structure, role, powers, fee, tax position, and exit.

Our facts

  • Active since 2001
  • Lawyers and in-house counsel
  • Experience in corporate law, employment law, transactions, and contract law
  • Attention to practical operation, risks, and enforceability
  • Fixed rates in advance where possible

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The founders of MKB Juristen

Our organization consists of several small teams working within various legal fields. Each legal field has its own senior in-house counsel and/or lawyers.

Denian Wielhouwer

Corporate lawyer in corporate law & business expert

Denian Wielhouwer

Annelore Hendriks

Corporate lawyer, corporate law, administrative law

Annelore Hendriks

Ilja van Driel

Corporate law attorney, employment law

Ilja van Driel

Jaime Boogaers

Corporate law, ICT & privacy law, energy law attorney

Jaime Boogaers
Custom choices

Which choices determine the content?

The content of a management agreement depends on who provides the services and how the collaboration is structured. Answer the questions below before drafting the agreement.

Choice or question Why this matters legally
Does a natural person or a management BV provide the services? In the case of a BV, it concerns an assignment between enterprises; with a natural person, the risk of reclassification as an employment contract is greater.
Is the manager also a shareholder or director? Then combine the agreement with the articles of association and possibly a shareholders' agreement, so that powers and profit rights align.
How is the fee determined? Choose between a fixed fee, an hourly rate, or performance-related remuneration, and clearly handle VAT and indexation.
What degree of independence does the manager have? Greater instruction authority and integration into the organization increase the likelihood that the relationship will be viewed as an employment relationship.
What protection do you need afterwards? Determine whether a non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality clause is necessary and for how long it applies.
Clauses and provisions

What components belong in a management agreement?

A good management agreement describes which management services are provided, under what conditions, and with what powers. The components below form the core; you determine, on a case-by-case basis, which provisions deserve extra attention.

Provision Relevant to Legal point of attention
Parties Always List the client and the manager or management BV with the correct company name and Chamber of Commerce details.
Assignment and tasks Always Describe the management services, goals, and the function or role concretely, so that expectations are clear.
Powers Always Specify which decisions the manager may make independently and for which approval is required.
Compensation Always Determine the management fee, VAT, payment terms, and any bonus or expense allowance.
Term and termination Always State the duration, notice period, and grounds for early termination.
Liability Highly recommended Limit the manager's liability and arrange any necessary indemnification or insurance.
Confidentiality Highly recommended Protect business-sensitive information during and after the agreement.
Non-compete and non-solicitation clause If desired Limit competing activities and customer approach after the fact.
Use in practice

How do you use this document correctly?

A management agreement is only effective if the terms align with current practices and the company's articles of association. Follow the steps below to properly implement the document.

Situation What should you do? Point of attention
Before the start Align the agreement with the articles of association and existing agreements, and have both parties sign before commencement. This way, you avoid conflicting agreements and disputes regarding the start date.
At the start Clearly define tasks, powers, fees, and reporting, and keep a signed copy. Clear agreements prevent misunderstandings regarding the role and remuneration.
During the term Keep the actual working method in line with the agreement and record changes in writing. A deviation in practice can lead to reclassification or disputes.
Upon termination Observe the agreed notice period and arrange for the transfer, final settlement, and continued effect of clauses. A neat conclusion to limited liability and business damage.
Common mistakes

Common mistakes

Management agreements often go wrong due to vague agreements or a working method that does not fit the assignment. The errors listed below are the most frequently seen in practice.

Wrong Consequence Better approach
Describe tasks and powers too vaguely Lack of clarity regarding what the manager is allowed to decide and subsequent discussion. Describe tasks, goals, and decision-making authority concretely and measurably.
Creating disguised employment Risk of reclassification with additional assessment of payroll tax and social security contributions. Give the manager genuine independence and avoid characteristics of salaried employment.
Do not limit liability The manager bears unlimited risk, or the client is not compensated for the damage. Include a balanced liability arrangement and, where applicable, insurance.
Unclear handling of fees and VAT Discussion regarding invoices, VAT, and payment terms. Explicitly specify the remuneration, VAT, payment term, and indexation.
Do not include confidentiality or after-effects Business-sensitive information or customers become unprotected after this point. Add a confidentiality clause and, if necessary, a non-solicitation and non-compete clause.
Risk profile

What is your situation and what do you pay attention to?

A management agreement takes various forms. Recognize your situation and know what to pay extra attention to.

Risk profile Example Focus in the document
Director/Major Shareholder via management BV A holding company provides management services to the operating company. Align voting fee, VAT, customary salary, and the position as a director.
Interim manager An external manager temporarily fills a leadership role. Maintain a high degree of independence and clearly define the timeframe and goals.
Co-shareholder as manager The manager also has an interest in the company. Ensure that the agreement aligns with the shareholders' agreement and the articles of association.
Manager without a board position Operational management without a formal management position. Limit the powers and regulate the relationship with the statutory board.
Additional documents

When is this document not enough?

A management agreement regulates the management services themselves. Depending on your situation, additional documents are required to fully arrange the collaboration.

Situation Supplementary document Why
The manager is also a shareholder Shareholders' Agreement Rules regarding voting rights, profit distribution, and withdrawal among shareholders.
Structural cooperation between companies Cooperation Agreement Establish a broader collaboration with goals and a division of tasks.
Manager processes personal data on your behalf Data Processing Agreement Comply with the GDPR by recording processing agreements in writing.
Explanation of this document

Drafting a management agreement, why?

Not every entrepreneur knows exactly what management agreements are, when they are needed, and which risks they must cover. Therefore, we explain below what this document entails, what to look out for, and why customized legal solutions are important.

What is a management agreement?
A management agreement is the agreement under which a management company—typically a personal holding company or a private limited company (BV)—provides management services to an operating company. The management agreement regulates the nature of the management activities, the management fee, the duration, confidentiality, and non-competition. It distinguishes the services provided by the management company from an employment contract: the management company acts as an independent service provider, not as an employee. Management agreements are most frequently concluded within the DGA structure, where the DGA provides management services to his BV via his own holding company, but also with external management teams hired on an interim basis. Our lawyers draft a management agreement for you that correctly addresses the risks of apparent self-employment of the management company, accurately reflects the management fee and customary salary, and correctly facilitates the tax structure of the DGA holding company.
How do you arrange the customary salary scheme in the management agreement?
The Director-Major Shareholder (DGA) who provides management services to his BV via his holding company is subject to the customary salary scheme of Article 12a of the Income Tax Act 1964. The DGA must pay himself a remuneration for employment that is at least equal to the highest of: 75% of the salary from the most comparable employment, the salary of the highest-earning employee of the BV or a subsidiary, or a statutory minimum amount (€56,000 in 2025). The management fee that the holding company receives from the operating company must be sufficient to finance this customary salary, plus the other costs of the holding company. Your management agreement must correctly determine the fee in relation to the customary salary. Our lawyers ensure a management agreement that is structured correctly from a tax perspective.
How do you prevent the management agreement from being classified as an employment contract?
The Tax and Customs Administration assesses management agreements for bogus self-employment. If the actual working method has characteristics of an employment contract — authority, personal performance of work, remuneration — the Tax and Customs Administration may reclassify the relationship as an employment relationship and levy additional payroll taxes. Your management agreement must support the independence of the management company: the management company determines the method of execution itself, can appoint a substitute, works for multiple clients, and bears its own professional risk. The provisions must reflect the actual working method. In DGA structures, a fictitious employment relationship generally applies to the DGA himself via the holding company if he holds more than 5% of the shares. Our lawyers advise you on the tax structure and draft a management agreement that aligns with it.
How does it work at MKBjuristen?
After a brief intake regarding the structure, activities, and tax position, our lawyers draft a management agreement that accurately describes the management activities, establishes market-based and tax-compliant remuneration, addresses the risks of bogus self-employment, and aligns with the customary wage scheme.
Are you unsure whether your document is legally correct? We would be happy to assess the sensible course of action: drafting, reviewing, or amending.
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Why not use a standard document?

A standard document often seems like a quick solution, but usually does not fully align with your company, agreements, risks, and way of working. Our legal experts draft documents that fit your situation.

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Explanation regarding the use of the document

A standard document seems cheap, until it doesn't fit your situation properly. That is why we provide custom legal solutions tailored to your business.

Tailored solutions for each management situation

Not every management role carries the same risks. Therefore, we do not draft management agreements generically, but tailored to structure, authority, fees, and liability.

Director/Major Shareholder via management BV

Attention to fees, VAT, director's role, holding structure, liability, and termination.

Statutory director

Attention to appointment, articles of association, powers, dismissal, remuneration, and directors' liability.

Interim manager

Attention to assignment, mandate, rate, reporting, duration, transfer, and bogus self-employment.

Participating manager

Focus on shares, leaver rules, bonuses, non-competition, and shareholder agreements.

External management party

Attention to scope, SLA, reporting, replacement, liability, and termination.

Group management

Attention to intercompany fees, chargebacks, VAT, powers, and administration.


A management agreement must prevent the role, remuneration, and powers from being interpreted differently at a later stage. Therefore, we examine management services, fees, bonuses, mandates, the role of directors, liability, bogus self-employment, termination, and transfer.

Common mistakes in management agreements

Management agreements often go wrong because parties fail to make a sufficient distinction between mandate, management, employment, and shareholding.

  • Describe management tasks, responsibilities, and reporting too vaguely
  • Do not restrict powers, mandate, budget, and right of representation
  • unclear handling of management fees, bonuses, expense allowances, and VAT
  • Failure to align director's role with articles of association, appointment, and shareholder agreements
  • Do not assess bogus self-employment or employment law classification
  • Liability, insurance, and indemnity forgotten
  • Failure to arrange for illness, absence, replacement, and continuity
  • Failure to include proper termination, transfer, and exit agreements

Draft your management agreement properly and prevent unnecessary problems in the future. Good agreements prevent disputes regarding duties, fees, powers, liability, the role of the director, and termination.

What is a management agreement?

An agreement in which management services are provided to an enterprise, often by a manager, director, or management company.

When do you use a management agreement?

For DGA structures, management BVs, interim management, director roles, or external management services.

Is a management agreement the same as an employment contract?

No, but the actual execution can entail employment law risks if work, wages, and authority are involved.

Does a management agreement have to include VAT?

Often this is the case with management services via a management BV, but a tax assessment remains necessary.

Can MKB Juristen review an existing management agreement?

Yes. We check, among other things, duties, powers, fees, bonuses, liability, directorial role, termination, and exit.

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