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Part of Grants, funding and supports for non-profits

Start a non-profit organization

Before you start a non-profit, learn the differences in types of non-profit and how to incorporate your organization.

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Start a non-profit

Introduction

There are differences between non-profits, registered charities and charitable organizations. There are also different incorporation options for non-profits.

Learn the steps and find the forms you need to complete to become a non-profit organization.

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Steps for starting a non-profit

1. The differences between non-profit, charities, and charitable organizations

Learn about non-profit organizations, registered charities, and charitable organization and what makes them different.

2. Learn about different incorporation options

Learn about incorporation options for a non-profit company or society.

3. Non-profit incorporation steps and forms

Steps and forms for incorporating different types of non-profits.

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Incorporate a business or organization

Contact

Connect with us if you have questions or comments for the various non-profit programs and services. See our contact page for details.

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