Charities face extreme consequences for their actions both in terms of legal sanctions and reputational risk. A contravention of any of the laws involving charities could result in revocation of the charity's registered or damage to the charity's prime asset - its standing in the community. Thus the need for experienced legal counsel who can guide the charity through the various legal pitfalls in the area becomes ever more important. Unfortunately, many people are not even aware of the proper questions to ask let alone the dangers involved. If you feel your charity needs help in any of the following areas please contact us.

·         Incorporations

·         Corporate Structuring

·         Charitable Registrations

·         CRA Audits

·         Revenu Québec Audits

·         GST Disputes

·         Negotiations of Compliance Agreements

·         Appeals of Intermediate Sanctions

·         Appeals of Deregistrations, Annulments and Suspensions

·         Appeals of Revocation Tax

·         Assisting charities in dealing with Canada Revenue Agency and Income Tax Act compliance

·         Structuring significant donations for maximum tax efficiency

·         Assisting Charities Operating Overseas

·         Member and Director Meetings

·         Annual Filings

·         Fundraising Legislation Compliance

·         Operating Inter-provincially

·         Lobbyist Registration

·         Land Transfer Taxes

·         Property Taxes

·         Creditor Proofing

·         Anti-terrorism legislation

·         Employment  Related Issues

·         Privacy Audits

·         Risk Management