Registered charities in Canada are tax exempt and can issue charitable donation receipts. In order to maintain these privileges, registered charities must satisfy an annual disbursement quota requirement, file a Form T3010A, Registered Charity Information Return and financial statements annually, and operate within the guidelines set out in the Income Tax Act.

There are two basic steps to setting up a charity in Canada: incorporation and registration. Benefic Group offers expertise and extensive experience in the incorporation and registration of Canadian charities (see Benefic Compliance: Charitable Incorporation and Registration).