What is a NPO?
A Non-profit Organisation is a trust, company or other association of persons:
(a) that was established for a public purpose, and
(b) the income and property of this organisation are not distributable to its members or office bearers except as reasonable compensation for services rendered.
Which organisations can apply for NPO status?
Any organisation that is not working for profit and is not part of government can apply for registration. These are mostly the following:
– Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO)
– Faith Based Organisations (FBO)
– Community Based Organisations (CBO)
– Trusts that have registered with Master of the Supreme Court under the Trust Property Control Act 57 of 1988.
– Organisations that have registered as Section 21 Companies under the Company Act 61 of 1973.
– Any other voluntary association that is not-for-profit.
I want to register my organisation as a NPO. How do I go about this?
You need to complete an application form with the Department of Social Development. For more details go to www.dsd.gov.za
I want to start my own non-profit organisation. Where do I start?
You need to complete an application form with the Department of Social Development. For more details go to www.dsd.gov.za