How To Register For A Non Profit Organization In South Africa
Download and complete irs form ss 4 application for employer identification number.
How to register for a non profit organization in south africa. Reserve a company name by completing the application to reserve a name form cor 9 1. To apply for an ein. The name of a non profit company will end with npc. What are the steps involved in registering an npo. The memorandum and articles of association which set out the mission of your npo and monitors its growth.
Once you receive ngo status operate your non profit organization according to your country s rules and regulations. Then apply for ngo status through the applicable governmental department. This will carry the name of the organisation the mission and objectives as well as the details of the officeholders among other information. What you should do register online as a customer with cipc so that you can transact with cipc or register through an existing customer e g. To register as an ngo start by organizing the necessary documentation for the application.
Your ein will be mailed to you after your paperwork is processed. This explains how to register an ngo or npo. Click on the relevant link to register a. An npo is a non profit organisation while an ngo is simply a widely used term for various organisations that are not part of government but focus on development environment and human rights. All you need to know about the registration of a non profit organisation npo.
Npos include trusts companies or other associations of persons established for a public purpose. Years later they not only helped me complete all applications but finished and we received our non profit status in record time. Non profit companies registered with the department of social development can apply for funding at the national lottery board. You can submit your non profit organisation npo application at your nearest provincial social development office. Ask your accountant to register for you.
Draft your memorandum before you can successfully register any npo in south africa according to the npo act you need to have the memorandum and articles of association trust deed on the ground. The government of south africa listen. If you wish to receive grants or donor funding you are required to register with the department of social development. Thomas worbel and associates have been a great asset to my organization. There is no fee to get an ein.