Country Overview
Legal forms of philanthropic organizations included in the law: Association, Company Limited by Guarantee, Cooperative, Corporation, Endowment, Society, Cultural Group
Main social issues addressed by these organizations: Arts and Culture, Basic Needs, Housing and Economic Development, Religion, Water and Sanitation
Average time established by law to register a philanthropic organization: 0-30 days
Average cost for registering a philanthropic organization: USD 3.50
Government levels primarily regulating the incorporation of philanthropic organizations: Humanitarian Aid Commission
Humanitarian Aid Commission (HAC) is the official institution, which is responsible for registering, incorporating, and dissolving philanthropic organizations (POs). It is under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Development.