Non-profit organisations

Foundations and non-profit organisations (NPOs) face a dynamically changing environment: different auditing standards apply to NPOs than to industrial companies.

The constantly changing market conditions also pose a challenge for non-profit organisations with their capital investments. And in order to assume corporate and social responsibility, a large number of questions regarding the organisation & structure of foundations and non-profit organisations must be answered.

Fulfilling corporate and social responsibility

Foundations must fulfil numerous legal and tax requirements in order to be recognised by the foundation authorities as having legal capacity and by the tax authorities as being charitable.

KPMG relies on a nationwide network of specialists to do justice to the complexity of (tax) law for tax-privileged organisations.

Increasing demands for transparency, efficiency and legal certainty require non-profit organisations and charities to have sound knowledge, reliable structures and strategic foresight.

Axel Bachmann

Partner, Audit, Regulatory Advisory, Head of Digital Process Compliance, Head of Kirchen and Non-Profit-Organisations

KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft

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Foundations must fulfil numerous legal and tax requirements in order to be recognised by the foundation authorities as having legal capacity and by the tax authorities as charitable. KPMG relies on a nationwide network of specialists to do justice to the complexity of (tax) law for tax-privileged organisations.

In each region, the network is represented by a responsible partner who liaises with the tax authorities and foundation supervisory authorities and monitors changes in the administrative practice of the tax authorities in the respective federal state. The foundation teams are integrated into the international KPMG network for advising foundations and non-profit organisations.

We also provide comprehensive support in the areas of accounting, strategy and sustainability, from auditing the annual financial statements to structured asset management and integrated sustainability reporting. Under the leadership of one of our partners, you receive all services bundled and tailored to your individual objectives.

Audit

Different standards apply to non-profit organisations than to industrial companies. This is our speciality, we have years of experience and know your needs as well as solutions tailored to them
Tax optimisation for foundations

We identify tax optimisation potential. This is an integral part of our comprehensive consulting approach. We analyse the current tax situation and develop individual concepts and solutions for you.
Tax advice for non-profit organisations

With their charitable commitment, non-profit organisations (NPOs) form the third pillar of our community alongside the state and the economy - both nationally and globally. It is therefore a special concern and a privilege for us to advise national and international NPOs that are involved in a variety of ways. Our team of experts advises and supports national and international NPOs in Germany on tax issues.

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Financing

Constantly changing market conditions also pose a challenge for non-profit organisations with their capital investments. The foundation's assets must be preserved and income must be generated for the pursuit of tax-privileged purposes - despite the persistently low interest rates.
Succession planning

Do you want to do good and serve the common good in the long term? Are you looking for a permanent succession plan for your family business or would you like to find out more about foundations "just like that"? We are happy to be your dialogue partner.
Organisation & Structure

Foundations and non-profit organisations look back on long traditions that they must reconcile with changing social and economic conditions. In order to fulfil their corporate and social responsibility, a large number of questions need to be answered.