Setting up a non-profit organization in Saint Lucia? Here’s what you’ll need:
What to Submit
A letter confirming your organization’s purpose and community benefit.
A non-objection letter from the relevant Ministry.
If your NPO’s name suggests a link to the Government or any Ministry, you must get written approval from the relevant minister.
Approved company name.
Incorporation forms and byelaws (minimum of 3 directors).
Police record, ID, and contact details for each director.
Documentation explaining how the NPO will operate and develop in compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements.
Signed statutory declaration.
How It Works
Submit all documents in triplicate to the Attorney General’s Chambers.
The application will be reviewed and any missing information requested.
A meeting will be scheduled with the proposed directors and the NPO Committee to discuss objectives, funding, and AML/CFT compliance.
The NPO Committee will recommend approval or non-approval to the Attorney General.
Once approved, Chambers informs the applicant and Chambers then forwards the application to the Registry of Companies for registration.