BirdLife South Africa is a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) in terms of Section 30 of the Income Tax Act, No. 58 of 1962. Donations made to the organisation are exempt from donations tax in terms of Section 56(1)(h) of the Act.
BirdLife South Africa is also approved to issue Section 18A tax certificates for qualifying donations that support its conservation and public benefit activities as listed in Part II of the Ninth Schedule to the Income Tax Act.
To qualify for a Section 18A Certificate:
Donations must be voluntary and unconditional, and made in support of the objectives of BirdLife South Africa.
No contractual obligations, commercial benefits, or deliverables may arise from the donation.
BirdLife South Africa must retain full discretion over how donated funds are applied in furtherance of its public benefit activities.
Section 18A Tax Certificate Information
BirdLife South Africa Section 18A Tax Certificate Information