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Charities

Being a registered charity under the Income Tax Act has a specific legal meaning. It does not simply mean being registered as a charitable corporation. The Charities Directorate is in charge of granting registration. It also monitors registered charities. Registration as a charity comes with rights such as not having to pay income taxes. It also comes with a number of obligations.

Applying for Registration as a Charity

The status of registered charity is a designation given by the Canada Revenue Agency. The status of registered charity must be applied for. To be registered as a charity, the organization must exist for a charitable purpose.

Charitable Purpose & Activities

Registered charities must have and carry out a charitable purpose. Their purpose must also be for the benefit of the public. Only certain activities are considered to be charitable for the purpose of registering as a charity.

Obligations of Charities

Charities are required to use their resources for charitable purposes. They must keep books and records to document how their resources are being used as well as their sources of revenue.

Monitoring & Revoking Charitable Registration

If a registered charity does not meet its obligations, its registration can be revoked. If this happens, the charity will still have some obligations for a period of time.

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