
FAQ
Q1: Is a New Brunswick non-profit organization automatically a charity after registration?
No. Registering as a New Brunswick Not-for-Profit Company does not automatically equate to CRA registered charity status. Non-profit organizations can be used for community, cultural, educational, sports, religious, or public welfare activities, but if the organization wishes to issue official donation receipts to donors, it usually needs to apply separately to the CRA for registered charity status.
Q2: Can New Brunswick non-profit organizations charge fees or have income?
Yes. Non-profit organizations can charge membership fees, event fees, course fees, sponsorship fees, project funding, or receive some government grants. However, income should generally be used for organizational operations, activity execution, and achieving organizational goals, rather than being distributed to individuals, members, or shareholders.
Q3: Does a New Brunswick non-profit organization require annual maintenance after registration?
Yes. After registration, New Brunswick non-profit organizations typically need to submit an Annual Return to the Corporate Registry to update or confirm the organization's basic information. The Annual Return is a provincial government corporate registration maintenance requirement and is separate from CRA tax filings.