DCFS | Registering a Charity Organization

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION UNDER...

The Charities Act 2013

To register a Charitable Organization the following document must be submitted:

1. Application Form or Renewal of Charity Status (Application Form)

2. Certificate of Registration / Certificate of Incorporation

3. Entity’s Tax Registration Number (TRN)

4. Applicable constituent document:-

Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association for entities incorporated with COJ before 2005;

Articles of Incorporation (Form 1B) to include Schedule 1 (Objects and Powers) for entities incorporated with COJ in 2005 and after);

Trust Deed for a Charitable Trust

Registered Rules for Benevolent Societies;

Vested Act for entites that were incorporated by way of such instructions; or

Constitutent documents stamped at Stamp Officeand lodge at the Registered General's Department for unincorporated entities

5. Fit and Proper Questionnaire along with Certified Passport Size Pictures to be submitted by all Directors including Secretary

6. Prior year Audited Financial Statement or current Unaudited Financial Statement

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT

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