This publisher is focused on the basics in life: death and taxes. One of Europe's leading professional publishers, Wolters Kluwer disseminates information on legal and regulatory affairs; tax and accounting; financial and compliance services; and health. The firm publishes content through print and electronic formats, and also offers software and services. Customers include lawyers, doctors, tax advisors, business executives, and students. Wolters Kluwer has operations in more than 40 countries, primarily in Europe and North America. The company traces its roots back to 1836 when Jan Berend Wolters opened his bookshop. He later merged his business with Æbele Kluwer's Dutch publishing house.