NOT-FOR-PROFIT & CHARITIES LAW SERVICES
Navigating the incorporation process for not--for-profit organizations requires expert advice. While every charity operates as a not-for-profit, not all not-for-profits are charities, and incorporation is not a prerequisite for all charities. We guide organizations through the decision-making process, helping them understand the distinctions between the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and Ontario's Not-for-profit Corporations Act, 2010.
Our practice emphasizes robust corporate governance for not-for-profit and charitable organizations. We provide strategic advice to help clients comply with complex regulatory frameworks, particularly under Ontario's Not-for-profit Corporations Act, 2010. Our experience ensures that clients maintain good governance and stay aligned with legal obligations.
Securing registered charity status in Canada is increasingly complex, with evolving guidelines from the Canada Revenue Agency's Charities Directorate. We assist organizations in determining their readiness for charitable registration and navigate them through the application process, ensuring all requirements are met.
We emphasize early identification and management of potential risks to minimize exposure. Should disputes arise, we offer robust representation in conflict resolution, including mediation, administrative proceedings, and litigation. Our goal is to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
Our expertise extends to advising charities named as beneficiaries in estates. We ensure that organizations understand their legal rights and obligations concerning bequests and work diligently to secure the full intended value of these gifts.
We offer a wide range of legal services for both established and emerging not-for-profit and charitable organizations, including incorporation, registration and organizational documentation, charitable registration and compliance, corporate governance, including bylaw and policy drafting, intellectual property protection, contract review and drafting, including fundraising agreements, and much more.
