How can your non-profit attract larger donations and achieve long-term financial sustainability? By making it financially attractive for donors to support you. PBO registration with Section 18A status is the single most powerful tool to unlock major donor funding.
What is PBO Status? A Simple Guide
While an NPC or Trust gives your non-profit a legal structure, PBO status gives it tax benefits. PBO registration is an approval from the SARS Tax Exemption Unit. The most powerful part of PBO status is often the ability to get “Section 18A” approval. This allows your organisation to issue special tax certificates to its donors. When a donor receives a Section 18A certificate, they can deduct the amount of their donation from their own taxable income, making it much more attractive for them to donate to you.
Why Choose StartupHero for This?
The PBO application process is notoriously strict and document-intensive. SARS scrutinises every aspect of your founding document and activities. Our specialists have extensive experience in preparing successful PBO applications, ensuring your submission is compliant and has the highest chance of approval.
Key Features & Benefits
- ✅ Attract More Donations: The ability to offer Section 18A tax certificates is a major incentive for individuals and companies to donate to your cause.
- ✅ Income Tax Exemption: Your organisation itself may be exempt from paying income tax on its revenue.
- ✅ Enhanced Credibility: PBO status is a mark of a bona fide, tax-compliant public benefit organisation.
Client Testimonial
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“Getting Section 18A status transformed our fundraising efforts. We were finally able to approach large corporate donors seriously. Thank you for making it happen!”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does every NPC automatically get PBO status?
A: No. PBO status is a separate application to SARS and is only granted if your organisation’s activities are on SARS’s approved list of public benefit activities.
Q: How long does the PBO application take?
A: The process can be lengthy, often taking 4-6 months or more for SARS to process and approve.
Supercharge your fundraising and become a more sustainable NPO. Let us manage your PBO application today.
Emily R., Helderberg –
Getting Section 18A status transformed our fundraising efforts. We were finally able to approach large corporate donors seriously. Thank you for making it happen!