Summary Policy

Date
September 3, 2003

Reference Number
CSP-I08

Key Words
Incorporation

Policy Statement

An organization does not have to be incorporated to become a registered charity. However, a large proportion of registered charities are incorporated.

Information on legislation dealing with incorporation (e.g., federal, provincial and territorial statutes and regulations) can be accessed through the following link:

http://www.canlii.org/index_en.html

References

• Co-operative, CSP-C18.
• Corporation, CSP-C19.
• Governing Document, CSP-G06.