Family enterprise

Unlocking ambition in family-owned enterprises from one generation to the next.

Family enterprise owners face unique challenges as they balance their ambition to grow with the effort to build the family legacy.

Drawing from more than 100 years of experience supporting the world’s most entrepreneurial families, we are Switzerland's no 1 trusted advisor for entrepreneurs, family businesses and family offices. We have the experience, authority and programs such as the EY NextGen Academy and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year to support families to grow from generation to generation.

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How can family governance facilitate family business transitions?

Suzanne Lauritzen
13 Feb 2023
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EY Family Enterprise Award of Excellence Class of 2023

We are delighted to celebrate the recipients of the EY Family Enterprise Award of Excellence, an honor that recognizes excellence in family businesses. 

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Owner Strategy and Family Governance

Check out how we understand the needs of entrepreneurial families and support them both with their private and business wealth.

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EY Family Enterprise Award of Excellence

Celebrate with us this honor of excellence in family enterprise, and meet the current award recipients.

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EY NextGen

Global leadership platform for next generation C-suite and board members in family enterprise and private capital.

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How EY can help

EY Growth DNA Model for family business

We understand that family enterprise owners face unique challenges as they balance the need to accelerate growth with the effort to build the family legacy.

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Family Office

Today, private family capital is larger than private equity and venture capital combined. The increasing concentration of wealth held by very wealthy families and rising globalization are fueling the growth of family offices.

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Private Tax Services

We offer a wide variety of services that are associated with owning, managing and preserving privately owned businesses and wealth.

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The EY 7 Drivers of Growth

Our 7 Drivers of Growth framework can help your business successfully execute your growth strategy over the long term. Find out how.

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Corporate finance consulting

Our corporate finance consultants help companies, as well as private and government entities, with their key financial issues.

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Corporate and commercial law

As companies seek growth beyond their home markets, they must manage regulatory risks, bridge cultural differences and compete effectively.

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IPO readiness assessment

A successful initial public offering (IPO) involves intensive planning and effort, both before and after the IPO date. With our decades of experience helping companies go public, we can help you get ready for the big day — and beyond.

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Growth Markets

If you’re an ambitious start-up, a disruptive entrepreneur, a next generation leader of a family enterprise or a transformative CEO, we can help you achieve your growth ambitions and build a legacy to be proud of.

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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ Switzerland

Find out more about our EOY Program. 

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Unlock your ambitions with EY Private

Ninety percent of EY clients are private, yielding experience that’s practical and deep.

Realize your ambitions with advisors to the ambitious.

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EY Family Enterprise DNA model

We understand the unique challenges that family enterprise owners face as they balance their ambition to grow with the effort to build the family legacy.

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EY Family Office Guide

Family offices are complex organizations that require deep knowledge. This guide provides leading practices for setting up and running successful family offices.

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