Country Overview
Legal forms of philanthropic organizations included in the law: Association, Cooperative, Foundation, Social Enterprise
Main social issues addressed by these organizations: Arts and Culture, Environment, Human Rights, Religion, Youth and Family
Average time established by law to register a philanthropic organization: 0-30 days
Average cost for registering a philanthropic organization: USD 150
For associations, the average registration cost is USD 150. The average time for registration is the same for different organizations. However, the registration cost for foundations is about USD 1,100, for cooperatives USD 500, and for social companies, it is between USD 100 – USD 500, depending on the form of the company and the process of registration (electronic or manual).
Government levels primarily regulating the incorporation of philanthropic organizations: Central/Federal Government