The entire public sector is facing substantial change assignments as a result of, amongst other things, necessary spending cuts, major social changes and new technological developments. The sector is also faced with the consequences of overdue investments in infrastructure and technology. The revenue models of member organisations and sector associations are under pressure due to a decline in subsidies and a reduction in the number of members. As government involvement reduces, competition for the generosity of donors increases. Welfare institutions are struggling to balance their budgets.

Optimal structure

The trend is clear: the public sector must deliver the same or even better quality services with less resources. There are no easy answers to cope with these challenges, but it forces organisations to think about optimising the structure of both key activities and supporting functions. BDO can provide the necessary support.

In order to cope with the challenges BDO can help you in areas such as:

• decision-making on the basis of sound business cases 'aan de voorkant';
• focus on reduction of administrative burden;
• normalisation, harmonisation and standardisation of processes;
• eliminating duplicate processes through shared services.

Tax opportunities and threats

If there is a risk that your organisation is or will become liable for corporate tax, it is important that you (or a third party) actively assess this risk. Taking action yourself may optimise your tax position. It is also vitally important for you to obtain an accurate picture of your VAT position, not to miss any opportunities and to ensure that you do not become exposed to any risks. Our tax specialists are happy to help you with tax legislation issues. including corporate tax, income tax, VAT or taking part in horizontal monitoring by the Dutch tax authorities.

Contact

If you would like to know how BDO can help your civil society organisation? Please contact one of our Civil Society Sector Group specialists on telephone number +31 30 284 98 00 to arrange a meeting without any obligation.