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The Los Santos City Government, through the Department of Finance and the Office of the Mayor, oversees the registration and regulation of charities operating within the State of San Andreas. This application is the first step in officially recognising your charity and its trustees.
A complete and accurate application helps us process your registration more quickly and ensures your charity complies with the State Regulation of Charities Bill and associated legislation.
Charities are regulated under the State Regulation of Charities Bill (SRCB). Trustees are legally responsible for the charity’s management and compliance.
SRCB SECTION VI: MANDATORY REGISTRATION
1. All Charities, having an establishment in the State of San Andreas, shall register themselves with the Department of Finance of their respective local government, or alternative departments, in such form, as may be prescribed by the Department of Finance or alternative departments.
2. Every Charity shall mandatorily register at least two individuals and at most ten individuals as Trustees with the Department of Finance or alternative departments, in such form, as may be prescribed by the Department of Finance or alternative departments. Such Trustees shall be responsible for the general control and management of the affairs of the Charity and shall ensure that such Charity complies with all laws applicable in the State of San Andreas.
SRCB SECTION VII: MANDATORY DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL RECORDS
1. On or before 31st March of each calendar year, or any other date that may be fixed by the State of San Andreas, all Charities shall submit their financial records for the previous calendar year to the Department of Finance of their respective local government, or alternative departments, in such form as the Department of Finance or alternative departments may prescribe.
2. For Donors gifting over $50,000, whether in cash or otherwise, to a Charity in a calendar year, such Donors must compulsorily complete a KYC process. Such Charity must, within 30 days of completion of the KYC process, transfer copies of the KYC documents to the Department of Finance of their respective local government, or alternative departments, in such form as may be prescribed by the Department of Finance.
SRCB SECTION VIII: SRCB AND THE SAN ANDREAS PENAL CODE
“522. SRCB Violation (M): Any person(s) who fail to abide by the provisions of the State Regulation of Charities Act, shall be deemed guilty of this offence. Shall be liable under a Class C offense only, and shall receive a minimum fine of $50,000 or be sentenced to up to 10 hours or both. Notwithstanding anything mentioned above, any punishment imposed on any Charity under the San Andreas Penal Code, shall be imposed on all the Trustees of such Charity jointly.”
Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by a Business Licensing Officer within the Department of Finance.
You may be contacted IC or OOC if further clarification or documentation is required.
If you are unsure how to structure your charity or how to complete this form, you can reach out to the Department of Finance for guidance.
(( You can also post questions on the LSGOV Discord prior to applying. ))
