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Is registration right for you?

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Make an informed decision
Take the mini quiz to see if registration is right for you. Check out other options.		 Registered charity vs. non-profit organization
Definitions and examples
Advantages of registration
Official donation receipts, tax advantages 		Obligations of registration
Annual return, spending requirement, books and records
Consequences of terminating registration (voluntarily)
Changing your mind after registration		 Consequences of not meeting the obligations for registration (non-compliance)
Sanctions and revocation

Need help?

The following Web sites can assist you. They have been set up by organizations funded through the Charities Partnership and Outreach Program to provide education and training for registered charities and those that seek to become registered.

CentrePoint
Educaloi
Imagine Canada

Date Modified: 2011-05-13

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