Starting a Non Profit or Charitable Organization Within Canada
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- Register a Non Profit/Not For Profit or Charitable Organization in Canada Today!
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Wondering how to start a non profit in Canada? Throughout this video, we will information for starting a nonprofit and explain the major differences between a non profit and charitable organization within Canada, provide examples of each and equip you with the information you need to register today!
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The biggest question we are asked is what is the difference between a Non Profit and a Charity? As they begin the registration process both the Not For Profit and Charitable incorporations begin as Non Profit, however the charitable status is only available to those corporations where the object or purpose clauses are deemed to be a charitable organization. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) ultimately determines whether a new corporation is considered charitable and if so, the corporation is able to obtain a charitable tax number.
What is a Non Profit?
A non profit is to benefit the community, but its focus is not on obtaining donations to support those endeavours.
Common examples of Not For Profit objects are:
-Associations - professional, trade, ratepayers, residents, merchants
-Athletic, Hobby and Sports Organizations - golf, curling, health club, skating
-Service clubs - Elks Canada, Kinsmen, Lions
-Arts - dance, music literary, photography, theatre
-Community - Association, Centre, Club
What is a Charitable Organization?
A charity is an organization where the objectives of the corporation is to support the community and have the ability to take in donations and provide tax receipts to those who provide financial contribution. The charity must spend a minimum amount through its own charitable activities or as gifts made to qualified donees.
Examples of a Charitable Organization purposes are:
-Relief from poverty
-International development - health, drinking water, agriculture, disaster relief
-Advancement of Religion
-Advancement of Education
-Private Foundations
What information is required to get started?
- Name of Corporation
- Address of Corporation (a home address can be used)
- Minimum of 3 directors (legal names, addresses and signatures required)
- Objects for the corporation ( There are pre approved objects provided in Ontario that you may select from, or you can provide your own wording. The Federal incorporation requires your own wording.)
To Get Started Today:
Ontario Non Profit - www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca...
Federal Non Profit - www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca...
What does Ontario Business Central offer me to complete my Non Profit or Charitable Organization?
That is a great question! Ontario Business Central has been assisting individuals to establish both not for profit/charitable organizations in Canada since 1992. With each order you receive the following:
-Online registration through our easy to use website
-Preliminary search/Nuans report for business name
-Preparation of Not For Profit/Charitable Letters Patent (Articles of Incorporation)
-Filing of the Articles with the government
-Correspondence with the examiner assigned to your file
-Both phone and email support before, during and after your registration
-Completion of Not for Profit Incorporation
-Email and Mail out of completed documents to you
-Great resources/blogs with awesome tips for new business owners
Contact us today to get started or if you wish, read our detailed blog for the full differences between the non profit and a charity organization.
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The information provided in this video is specifically designed for assisting those who are looking for general incorporation details and in no way shall be considered as legal or accounting advice. Ontario Business Central is an online portal allowing those individuals who wish to complete a service with us by “doing it yourself”. If you require legal or accounting expertise prior to completing a service with us, we highly recommend in doing so.
The difference between an organization that remains non-profit and an organization that can transition into a charity was perfectly explained. Thank you.
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GREAT PRESENTATION....well done
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Thank you for this video, really appreciate it!
You are very welcome! Glad you liked it. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at inquiries@ontariobusinesscentral.ca OR 1-416-599-9009 :)
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Thank for sharing. The information is clear and easy to follow.
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on the site says that i can get up to 10k in donations as a non profit if i get only 1 CEO
can i give recipe for taxes purposes for those 10k???
Hi Baterie,
Are you referring to the CRA site?
Oh does it means ,,, you"ll have to register first for non profit before registering for charitable .right.
HI Kristine, thank you for your question. The incorporation can be completed as a charitable organization however the full status of a charity does not take affect until the secondary part is completed where you file the incorporation and application for charitable status with CRA charitable division. This secondary part with CRA can take a number of months to complete. If you wish additional information, please feel free to reach out to me via email at Laura@ontariobusinesscentral.ca
I'm going to open very soon in Tanzania
That’s great!!! Congrats 👏
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If I do choose to incorporate my NFP, can I choose whether to do so federally or provincial?
Also, do I need to maintain 3 directors, or only needed to start the corporation?
Yes, you can complete either an Ontario or Federal NFP incorporation. At all times you are required to have a minimum of 3 directors for either jurisdiction.
Are you able to start a kickstarter to raise money to open a non profit group?
Hi Ryan, I am not sure how to answer this one. If the corporation is not yet registered, it may not be in the best interest of the community to try and get funding for the incorporation itself.
This may not quite be related yet I'm at a loss in how to deal with a situation with a non profit organization. I have had a really bad experience with an organization that doesn't do anything that it claims to do online. Is there a place to go to to file a complaint?
We do not offer assistance with complaints regarding organizations. Better Business Bureau may be able to assist.
Can you transition from a non for profit to a charitable organization?
Yes! Absolutely. It’s called supplementary letters patent. We can assist you with this at this link for ontario corporations :) www.ontariobusinesscentral.ca/forms/not-for-profit-charitable-ontario-amendment.php if for a federal we can provide a custom quote if you message us at inquiries@ontariobusinesscentral.ca
I am planning to start a NonProfit organization. Right now, I'm on my own. In your video, you mentioned needing the addresses of 3 directors. What if I'm the sole director?
Hi Laura, thank you for your inquiry. To set up a Not For Profit, you have to include 3 individuals. We cannot complete the documentation with just one person like we can for a profit business.
Hi Laura, you will need 3 directors for the incorporation and for the life time of the not for profit.
Can you start NGO, and then convert it into for profit down the line ?
Its not recommended to do that as these two businesses are viewed differently. We recommend asking your accounting or tax professional this question.
We have been looking for a lawyer to open NGO to help homeless in Ontario but the lawyers are so expensive so could you please suggest someone who can help us starting an NGO? Thank you in advance!
Hi, we can assist you with a DIY Not For Profit incorporation if you would like.
Hi. How do I get to you
I need help registering my organization in Canada.
HI Kalum, thank you for your comment. We have specialists in office to assist you. Please feel free to reach out to Lisa at 1-800-280-1913 ext 227 or via email lisa@ontariobusinesscentral.ca Thank you for the opportunity to assist you.
i am from ethiopia, i am homeless, i dont have parents so please help me😢😭🙏i am graduated by computer sciece but not yet to get job😢
My name is Theophilus Sorie Turay . I'm the founder of social enterprise named Kayora Ventures . Our mission is to provide smallholder farmers with access to affordable storage technology and postharvest loans ,enabling them to reduce postharvest losses ,maximize the value of their produce ,and ultimately increase their mean incomes . We have been trying to access funding ,but have not been lucky . I missed the last one so narrowly ,as I crossed the concept and full proposal stages only to fail at the interview stage . That was so disappointing. I would appreciate it ,if you could assist us in accessing funding .
Hi Theophilus, thank you for reaching out. If you are looking for grants or funding, I can connect you with a business that specializes in assisting those who are looking specifically for this. Here is their website ontariobusinessgrants.com/
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Hello, how can we assist you?
According to the CRA, no entity such as a Not For Profit, or Charity needs to register.
Hi Introcis,
There are definitely different registration requirements, exemptions, rebates and more for NFP or Charitable organizations. Here is a link to the GST/HST Information for Non-Profit Organizations. www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/rc4081/gst-hst-information-non-profit-organizations.html