South Africa
Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) Constitution
R599
Create an NPO constitution for a voluntary association or community organisation, covering objects, membership, office bearers, meetings, finance, reporting, amendments, and dissolution.
An NPO Constitution is used by a voluntary association, community organisation, charity, club, social programme, advocacy group, or public-benefit body that wants a formal founding document for governance and possible NPO registration.
South African legal context (2026 checklist)
The constitution should comply with NPO registration requirements if the organisation intends to register. It should include non-profit objects, governance structures, financial accountability, rules for amendments, and a dissolution clause that prevents distribution of assets to private members.
- Nonprofit Organisations Act 71 of 1997
- Nonprofit Organisations Regulations
- South African common law of voluntary associations
- Income Tax Act 58 of 1962, where PBO status is sought
- Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
Use this as a starting point only. Verify current gazetted amendments, tribunal rules, and SARS / DOL circulars that may apply to your matter.
Typical questions we'll walk you through
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What is the name of the organisation?
What are the organisation’s main objectives?
Who may become a member?
What governing body or committee will manage the organisation?
How are office bearers elected and removed?
What meeting, quorum, and voting rules apply?
How will money, donations, assets, and bank accounts be managed?
Will the organisation register with the NPO Directorate?
Will the organisation apply for PBO status?
What happens to assets on dissolution?
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