Charitable Registration
Registering as a charity, incorporating, and structuring the organization to meet its needs.
- Registering as a charity
- Incorporating your charity or non-profit
- Structuring the corporation to meet its needs
What we do
Counsel to Canada’s charitable and nonprofit sector.
Charities and not-for-profits are subject to an extraordinary level of regulation. Our lawyers can assist with every legal step of operating a charity, from creation to dissolution and everything in between. We also help individuals and corporations resolve disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency over tax owing. If you get a letter from the CRA asking for money or information, it may be in your best interest to get advice before replying.
Our practices
Six areas of practice
CRA Audits
If the CRA asks for money or information, it is worth getting advice before you reply.
- Personal or business audits
- Objecting to a tax assessment or reassessment
- Voluntary disclosure to the CRA
- Director liability issues
Gift Planning
Structuring significant donations during your lifetime or in your estate planning.
- Structuring donations for maximum tax efficiency
- Establishment of charitable trusts
Governance
By-laws, board and member meetings, and moving between corporate acts.
- Director and member meetings
- Annual filings
- Creditor-proofing
- Dissolution
Tax Planning
Tax and compliance advice for charities that carry on business, operate overseas or hold property.
- Help dealing with CRA and Income Tax Act compliance
- Operating inter-provincially
- Complying with fundraising legislation
Litigation & Advocacy
Objections and appeals, before the CRA and, where a matter goes further, the courts.
- Appeals and objections (sanctions, de-registrations, suspensions, etc.)
- Appeals to the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court, the Federal Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court of Canada
- Penalties under the Income Tax Act
Call us for experienced advice.