Non Profit and Social Enterprise Legal Services


You want to change the world, but you don’t know where to start. You are passionate about making a difference and want to make an impact through social justice. The world is changing at a rapid pace, and so are funding models for non-profit entities. As conventional funding channels dry up, non-profits are looking at more creative ways to generate income, whilst being careful not to jeopardise their coveted tax-exempt status with SARS.

Various forms of non-profit structures are emerging, which range from non-profits delving into business activities to earn income, to hybrid structures such as social enterprises.

Legalese can help non-profits to explore alternative funding models and structures. We work with trusts, associations, non-profit companies as well as for-profit entities that are looking at ways to enhance their social impact. There are various facets to running a non-profit, which require compliance on all spectrums, including tax and governance. Our service offering includes non-profit company registrations, application for PBO and Section 18A (Donor Deduction) status to SARS, registration with the Department of Social Development, training workshops, volunteer policies, advice on the King Code & governance, social enterprise structuring and more.

What can we offer you?

1.

REGISTRATION & ESTABLISHMENT

– Non-Profit Companies

– Trusts

– Voluntary Associations

2.

PBO & SECTION 18A APPLICATION

– Amendment of founding documents

– Application for registration as a PBO with SARS

– Application for section 18A Donor Deduction Status with SARS

3.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE STRUCTURING

– Hybrid Structure Advice

– Amendment of Founding Documents

4.

REGULATORY ASPECTS & RISK

– Drafting of Child Protection Policies

– Preparation of Volunteer Indemnity Forms

5.

NPO REGISTRATION & OTHER

– Registration with the Department of Social Development

– Amendment of Founding Documents to comply with the NPO Act

– Drafting of Sponsorship Agreements

6.

NON PROFIT GOVERNANCE & ADVICE

– Prepare resolutions

– Workshops for non-profits

– Tax advice

– VAT advice

– Strategy & consulting

– King Code Advice and Implementation – Advice on foreign volunteers

Price list

SERVICE

PRICE*

Tax Structuring advice

R1 350.00/hour

size dependent

Social Enterprise Structuring

R1 350.00/hour

size dependent

Volunteer Indemnity Form

R2 600.00

Sponsorship Agreements

R4 410.00

Corporate Governance Advice

R985.00/hour

Constitution Drafting

R985.00/hour

excl. VAT