Sectors
SectorsFoundations and NGOs
ECIJA is committed to Third Sector entities because their mission is to empower citizens and because of their commitment to improving society, from the perspective of human rights, transformation in values of coexistence and sustainable development and inclusion in the field of information and communication technologies.
Our advice on public or private Foundations and NGOs is encompassed in the areas of Corporate, Tax, Employment, Public and Regulatory Law, and is aimed at responding to all the needs of those entities, based on our familiarity with how they operate and covering all legal areas.
From their incorporation and commencement of activity to their liquidation and extinction, the Firm advises the entities from the drafting of their articles of association, providing legal support to the governing bodies and the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, to the various acts of their operating activity. It helps in modifications, mergers, liquidation and dissolutions of third sector entities. It also assists with contracting, obtaining public subsidies or aid, answering queries and in legal proceedings.
The particular nature of the sector and our experience with some of the most important foundations and NGOs has enabled ECIJA to develop noteworthy internationally recognised expertise in the sector.
Our clients include a large number of non-governmental organisations, public sector entities and foundations in a wide range of services that they require at the regional, national and international level.
The services the firm provides to non-profit organisations include:
- The processes for founding non-profit organisations. Drafting of articles of association and charters and registration with public registries.
- Transformations, mergers, liquidations and winding up of non-profit organisations.
- Advice to governing bodies.
- Legal assistance to the Secretary and Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
- Legal advice and support for meetings of trustees, representatives of the entity, Governing Boards and General Meetings.
- Taxation of the entity. Obtaining tax benefits and public aid.
- Compliance with regulations and legal and formal requirements before the competent bodies.
- Advice on contracting, procurement, obtaining public aid and subsidies.
- Representation in inspections.
- Legal advice, assistance and management in legal proceedings.