The Basics

Is my organization a registered charity?

My organization is a “non-profit”. Is it a registered charity?

My organization engages in “charitable” causes in our province. Does that mean that it is a registered charity?

What is a charitable registration number?

How can I find out if my organization is a registered charity?

 Our charity wants to change to some new activities. Can we do this?

Can our charity lend its registration number to another organization?

I have heard the term “arm’s-length” applied to registered charities. What does it mean?

We’ve accomplished our goals! How can our charity wrap up its operations?

How can I talk to someone at the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency?

How can a registered charity carry out its charitable purpose?

Do non-profit organizations and charities have to file income tax returns to Revenue Canada?

Are there residency requirements for the directors of a Canadian charity?

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