How To Register A Non Profit Organization In Nova Scotia

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How to register a non profit organization in nova scotia. Registered charities can give receipts to donors and donors can use these receipts to claim a deduction on their income tax returns. Registering a business name. Send your completed forms and payment by mail. Non profits do not have to register. To do this you need to submit your chosen business name and other pertinent information to the nova scotia registry of joint stock companies which will conduct a name search.

Hr toolkit free and easy to access information downloadable templates practical guides links to relevant resources and more to help you find keep and develop your valued employees. The nova scotia societies act at section 3 1 says. What you need to do. Charities must register with the canada revenue agency. Lisa neily graphic design support for the 2004 of this guide was provided in part by environment canada.

Non profit groups that want to incorporate as a society need to use the society incorporation forms package to incorporate. Before we dive into how to start a nonprofit let s take a moment to understand what makes an organization a nonprofit the definition generally speaking in order for an organization to fall into a nonprofit classification it must operate and provide its services without the primary goal of making profits. Every day nova scotians depend on non profit organizations and their volunteers to deliver valuable programs and services that help build healthy vibrant communities. Wendy turner legal information society of nova scotia graphic design. However if you want your organization to be a non profit corporation you need to apply to incorporate.

The non profit bundle of courses is targeted toward board members volunteers and employees of non profit organizations. What is a non profit. Include payment with your form. The government of canada defines a non profit organization npo as a club society or association organized and operated solely for social welfare civil improvement pleasure or recreation or any other purpose except profit. Reserve a name for your society registry of joint stock companies needs to approve name.

Non profit co operatives need to use this form to incorporate. Include payment with your forms. The non profit sector in nova scotia volunteers and non profit organizations are some of the key threads that make up the social and economic fabric of nova scotia. Or drop them off at registry of joint stock companies or access nova scotia. Complete the forms in the package.