Country Overview
Legal forms of philanthropic organizations included in the law: Association, Cooperative, Foundation, Society, Community-Based Organizations
Main social issues addressed by these organizations: Arts and Culture, Basic Needs, Environment, Health and Medical Research, Human Rights
Average time established by law to register a philanthropic organization: More than 90 days
Average cost for registering a philanthropic organization: USD 34.94
Government levels primarily regulating the incorporation of philanthropic organizations: Central/Federal Government, Local Government
According to Article 3 of the Civil Associations Act, regulating authorities at the central and provincial level refer to the Ministry of the Interior, those at the municipal level refer to municipal governments, and those at the county (city) level refer to county (city) governments. According to Article 3 of the Foundations Act, the competent authority of foundations at the central level should be the regulatory authority of the respective business, and those at the local level should be the municipal government if it is in a municipality, or the county (city) government if in a county (city).