Understanding a Non-Profit Company
Is a Non-Profit Company the same thing as my church or ministry?
Last Updated: 31 August 2026Is a Non-Profit Company the same thing as my church or ministry? No. Your church or ministry and its Non-Profit Company (NPC) are closely connected, but they are not exactly the same thing. Your church or ministry describes the religious community, ministry and work that you carry out. An NPC is a particular legal structure...
What is a Non-Profit Company, and how does it work?
Last Updated: 31 August 2026What is a Non-Profit Company, and how does it work? A Non-Profit Company (NPC) is a type of South African company created to pursue a public-benefit purpose or another purpose connected with cultural or social activities, or communal or group interests. An NPC is registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). CIPC is...
What is the difference between an NPC, a registered NPO, a PBO and section 18A approval?
Last Updated: 31 August 2026What is the difference between an NPC, a registered NPO, a PBO and section 18A approval? A Non-Profit Company (NPC), a registered Nonprofit Organisation (NPO), a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) and section 18A approval are not four names for the same thing. They are different legal registrations or approvals, handled by different South African authorities....
What does incorporation mean, and what changes when my organisation becomes a Non-Profit Company?
Last Updated: 31 August 2026What does incorporation mean, and what changes when my organisation becomes a Non-Profit Company? Incorporation means the legal creation of a company. For a South African Non-Profit Company (NPC), incorporation takes place when the company is registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). CIPC is the South African public authority responsible for registering...
