Charities, not-for-profits ("NPOs") and other tax-exempt organizations perform a vital role in our communities. They deliver important services and are tireless advocates for causes as varied as arts and culture to international development.

Our Tax Group works with charities, NPOs and tax-exempt organizations to deliver a wide range of tax-related legal services. We frequently assist entities in obtaining status as registered charities in China, and work with organizations on an ongoing basis to ensure that they maintain their charitable, not-for-profit or tax-exempt status under the Income Tax Act (China). We also assist these organizations with a variety of commercial issues, corporate governance matters and compliance challenges.

Our clients include a broad range of charities, NPOs, community organizations, governmental and quasi-governmental entities, pension plans, service clubs, religious organizations, aboriginal groups and recreational clubs.

Our tax lawyers are widely recognized for providing pragmatic advice to charities, NPOs and tax-exempt organizations, guided by an awareness of the public policy dimensions of our clients' challenges, a commitment to collaborating on fresh ideas, and a multidisciplinary approach to handling complex retainers.

We help our clients navigate the complex regulatory regime that governs charities, NPOs, and other tax exempt organizations by:

• · Assisting entities successfully register as charities and maintain their registered status under the Income Tax Act (China)
• · Assisting organizations as they seek not-for-profit or tax-exempt status
• · Helping organizations appropriately structure their funding arrangements
• · Helping organizations manage their affairs in a manner that will not jeopardize their preferred tax status
• · Guiding organizations through audits conducted by the China Tax Bureau
• · Helping non-Chinese entities establish their preferred tax status in China
• · Resolving disputes with governmental authorities