Country Overview
Legal forms of philanthropic organizations included in the law: Society (Closed Societies, Private Societies, and Foreign Societies)
Main social issues addressed by these organizations: Primary and High School Education, Health and Medical Research, Youth and Family, Religion, Combating Poverty
Average time established by law to register a philanthropic organization: More than 90 days
Average cost for registering a philanthropic organization: USD 0
The Societies Law does not impose any registration fees.
Government levels primarily regulating the incorporation of philanthropic organizations: Central/Federal Government