Non-profit organizations

A non-profit organization (NPO) is a club, society, or association that's organized and operated solely for:

• social welfare
• civic improvement
• pleasure or recreation
• any other purpose except profit.

Forms and Publications

• Guide T4117, Income Tax Guide to the Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Information Return
• Pamphlet RC2, The Business Number and Your Canada Revenue Agency Program Accounts
• Form T1044, Non-Profit Organization (NPO) Information Return
• Form RC1, Request for a Business Number (BN)
• IT496R, Non-Profit Organizations

Related topics

• Registered charity vs. non-profit organization
• Business Registration Online
• Canada Business
• Industry Canada
• Related provincial and territorial government sites

Date modified:

2017-04-28