The 4 Pillars of Independence

IFAO operates according to a methodology that guarantees the independence of every assignment. We base this on the four crucial criteria defined by the Dutch Tax Authorities:

1. No Relationship of Authority (The Architect Role):

   • IFAO acts as an independent expert and the “Architect of the Solution.”

   • We are not managed or directed by your board; we steer based on pre-defined results and milestones.

   • The methodology, process design, and manner of execution fall entirely under the professional autonomy of IFAO.

2. Operational Control over Time and Resources:

   • IFAO independently determines the time allocation and work sequence required to achieve project goals. Micromanagement is excluded by contract.

   • We utilize our own business resources and our proprietary Knowledge Databases.

3. Business Demarcation (No Organizational Integration):

   • Our relationship is strictly commercial and based on a Service Level Agreement / Agreement for Services (OvO).

   • IFAO is excluded from secondary employee benefits, gifts, company outings, or internal training (unless strictly necessary for system access).

   • We are responsible for our own pension accrual, insurance, and professional development.

4. Clear Assignment Scope & Deliverables:

   • We do not work based on vague job descriptions, but on the basis of a sharply defined assignment.

   • Every collaboration starts with a clear demarcation of the deliverables and the intended final result.

   • This emphasizes that you are paying for expertise and results, not merely for presence.