Sector Expertise
Non-Profit & Endowments (Awqaf)
Establishing associations, foundations and endowments, governance, compliance, partnership and donation contracts.
Non-profits and endowments need transparent governance and compliance with the laws on associations, foundations and endowments. We help them incorporate, structure governance, partnership contracts and fundraising, and manage endowment assets.
Key Legal Matters
Key legal matters in the sector
Incorporation and registration
Establishing associations and foundations and preparing their basic regulations.
Endowments (Awqaf)
Creating the endowment, drafting the deed, administering trusteeship and investing endowment assets.
Governance and compliance
Governance policies, conflicts of interest, reporting and disclosure.
Partnerships and donations
Partnership agreements, donors and rules for raising and spending donations.
Contracts and staffing
Service, volunteer and employment contracts.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How is an endowment established lawfully?
By drafting a clear deed setting out the endowed asset, beneficiaries, trusteeship and the founder's conditions, then documenting it and following the competent authority's procedures.
What are the key rules on raising donations?
Obtaining required permits, honouring the stated purposes, disclosure and oversight of spending under the regulations.
How do we avoid board conflicts of interest?
A written disclosure and recusal policy, a register of conflicts and periodic review.
The information on this page is general and for awareness only; it is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship. Answers vary with the facts of each case.
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