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Institutions of a Public Character Status

Registered charities can apply for the Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs) status, which allows the organisations to receive tax-deductible donations from members of the public (i.e. tax-deductible receipts can be issued for donations made to the IPCs).

IPC status is usually approved for a fixed period of up to five years. VWOs will need to apply for the renewal of IPC status at least 3 months before expiry.

Application Procedure

Application for IPC status is done online via the Charity Portal.

Requirements for IPCs

All IPCs are governed by stricter guidelines as compared to charities. IPCs that also have charity status must fulfill their legal obligations as charities in addition to the requirements IPCs are subjected to.

IPCs will have to abide by the Charities (Institutions of a Public Character) Regulations 2007 and Charities (Institutions of a Public Character) (Amendment) Regulations 2008.

For enquiries, please contact the Charities Unit at 6354 8543 or MCYS_charities@mcys.gov.sg.