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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UK - everything you need to know

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  • Legal form

    Non-profit organizations in the UK can be organized as:
    • Charitable Incorporated Organizations (CIOs);
    • Charitable foundations;
    • Companies with limited liability;
    • Community Interest Companies (CIC);
    • Unincorporated associations.
    The choice of the type of organization depends on the following factors:
    • The need for legal entity status;
    • The desire to limit the liability of the organization's members;
    • The goals of the organization, whether they are exclusively charitable.

  • Registration of charitable organizations

    • Organizations with charitable purposes are registered with the Charity Commission. This gives them charitable status and tax benefits.
    • Charities in Scotland and Northern Ireland are registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) and the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI), respectively.
    • Companies established as a CIC or LLC must also register with Companies House. This provides the organization with legal personality and the ability to enter into contracts, own property, file lawsuits and be a defendant in court.
    • Non-residents can establish and manage non-profit organizations. However, having trustees or directors residing in the UK may be necessary or beneficial for practical reasons.

  • Constituent documents

    • The constituent documents define the purpose, structure and rules of operation of non-profit organizations.
    • For companies, this may be a charter. Associations without a legal entity may use regulations or a charter.

  • Bank claims

    Opening a bank account may require trustees or directors to undergo identity verification. Non-residents may need to provide additional documentation to meet these requirements.

    Some banks may require at least one signatory or board member to be a UK resident.

  • Compliance

    • Compliance with UK laws, such as the General Data Protection Act 2018 (GDPR), employment laws, and health and safety regulations, is mandatory for charities.

    • Charities must also comply with specific rules governing fundraising, financial reporting, and the conduct of trustees.

  • Financial statements | Taxation

    • All non-profit organizations must keep accurate financial records.
    • Charitable organizations have certain tax benefits and can receive charitable aid.
    • CICs and other non-profit companies also have to file annual accounts with Companies House and may have different tax obligations.

  • Visa and immigration

    Non-residents who plan to run a non-profit organization in the UK may need to obtain a visa. The type of visa will depend on their role in the organization and other individual circumstances.

  • Professional support

    Given the complexities involved in setting up and running a non-profit organization in the UK, especially for non-residents,
    we recommend that you contact us for professional advice in the non-profit sector.

    This will help you to more effectively address your registration, compliance and operational issues.

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