Charitable registration
Prepare the organization and apply through the CRA charity account.
Charities & non-profits
Find charitable registration, donation-receipt and operating rules. Non-profit incorporation and CRA charitable registration are separate processes.
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Official donation receipts
Check the gift, true donor and eligible amount under the CRA rules.
Running the organization
Use the charities portal for returns, records and ongoing responsibilities.
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Choose a province or territory
Regional directories help with tasks that are administered outside the federal government.