Legal & Financials
Mexican Non-Profit Status (A.C.)
In the last 20 years, charitable organizations in Mexico have expanded to include fields like the environment and human rights. However, tax incentives were limited to only a few charitable purposes, despite the emergence of organizations in new public interest fields that influenced public policy and had a significant impact. For more than a decade, organizations, therefore, pushed for a law that recognized the social importance of civil society activities. In 2004, the Federal Law for the Promotion of Activities Undertaken by Civil Society Organizations (“The Law on Promotion”) was enacted in order to provide a legal framework at the Federal Government level for non-profit organizations and a mechanism for the participation of non-profit organizations in the social development of Mexico. This legislation opened up possibilities for greater Government collaboration with mutual responsibility and transparency. A Dogs New Life A.C. is a recognized Mexican non-profit Civil Association (A.C.) It is noted in the Public Registry of Property and the Federal Taxpayers Registry. To be eligible to receive government funds, an organization must be listed in the Registry of Civil Society Organizations (CLUN). In order to be recognized, the constitution and bylaws must first be approved along with accounting and banking procedures.
This registration is to inhibit money laundering. The Money Laundering Legislation classifies donations as a “vulnerable activity.” As A Dogs New Life is closely monitored by the Mexican government; monthly reports are filed with Hacienda through their accountant.
The banking is through Intercam at the Mega Mall.
DOCUMENTATION
A Dog New Life Bylaws - English (Coming soon)
A Dogs New Life Bylaws - Official in Spanish Constitution
