Country Overview
Legal forms of philanthropic organizations included in the law: Association, Cooperative, Corporation, Society
Main social issues addressed by these organizations: Arts and Culture, Basic Needs, Health and Medical Research, Higher Education, Youth and Family
Average time established by law to register a philanthropic organization: 0-30 days
Average cost for registering a philanthropic organization: USD 0
Government levels primarily regulating the incorporation of philanthropic organizations: Central/Federal Government, Local Government
Registration as a philanthropic organization (PO) at a state level is free. However, the incorporated PO should register at a district court to obtain legal identification, which costs around USD 100 – USD 400, depending on the location.