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ngoLAW

Specialist legal consulting for the not-for-profit sector

ngoLAW provides practical legal advice and assistance to not-for-profits of all shapes and sizes. Our interesting and inspiring clients range from local community start-ups to trans-frontier projects and multinationals.


  • Nicole Copley
  • +27 (0)31 266 9427
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  • https://ngolawsa.co.za/

  • Based in:
    Kwa-Zulu Natal
  • Operate:
    Nationally / Remote


Our services

   

  • Legal and Registration Services

    New Organisations: we set up new legal structures:

    • Voluntary associations
    • Trusts
    • Non-profit companies
    • PTYs

    We undertake registration applications for our clients, and deal with ongoing registration requirements including:

    • Companies
    • Trusts
    • NonProfit Organisation applications
    • Public Benefit Organisation and other tax exemption applications
    • Director and company details
    • Trustee appointments

    For established organisations in need of a change or an update, we:

    • Restructure
      • We provide advice on options for restructuring;
      • We re-draft and amend founding documents and contracts;
      • We make registration applications required by any re-structuring.
    • Update registrations with government departments;
    • Update directors/trustees with CIPC and the Master; and
    • Amend founding documents.
  • Consultation and Training

    We provide governance evaluation, advice, and support including:

    • King IV reviews and reports;
    • Governance and compliance reviews and recommendations to Boards;
    • Training boards in duties and governance; and
    • Evaluating, updating and creating governance documents and systems.
  • Reporting and Compliance Support

    Our service, ngoCOMPLY offers our clients a comprehensive annual compliance service which packages all of the reporting and update services and adds some useful extras. To make budgeting easier (and assist with cashflow) this annual service is offered at a fixed rate, which can be settled upfront (with a substantial discount) or by monthly debit order.

    The annual and ongoing compliance service:

    • relieves the burden of administration;
    • keeps the registrations of your organisation up to date;
    • keeps track of board terms of office; and
    • provides easy access to the latest versions of frequently required fundamental documents.

About us

  • ngoLAW

    We provide a cost-effective, no-frills service that also aims to go the extra mile where it counts, and we aim for clarity and accuracy in all our dealings with you. We don’t have fancy offices or a smooth corporate image to maintain but focus on getting the job done as efficiently as possible. We work as a team and play to our strengths, which means you will probably deal with all of us at some stage.


    NicoleCopley

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  • ngoLAW

    Over the years some of our clients have included:

    • TREE (Training and Resources in Early Education)
    • SA Foundation For The Advancement Of Artificial Intelligence NPC
    • Abalobi  
    • ISSY GESHEN Advance access & delivery
    • Wildlife SOS
    • Saint Giles
    • Midlands Community College
    • Sdi Global Support Organisation NPC
    • Ndlovu Care Group
    • Parkinsons Disease South Africa
    • Breadline Africa
    • IZIKO Museums    

    ... and many more.

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