In South Africa, making changes and amendments to a church's registration typically falls under the purview of the Non-Profit Organisations Act if the church is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), or under the Companies Act if it's registered as a Non-Profit Company (NPC).
Here's a general guide for both scenarios
Name Change: Changing the church's registered name. Address Update: Updating the church’s address. Leadership Changes: Change in board members or trustees. Constitutional Amendments: Revising the church's constitution or founding documents.
We will need to obtain approval for proposed changes from the church’s governing body, typically through a formal resolution during a meeting.
We will submit the amendment details to the NPO Directorate within the Department of Social Development. This usually includes completing a prescribed form and providing evidence of the change, like meeting minutes or a new constitution.
We will ensure that amendments comply with the requirements of the NPO Act.
Changes often require approval from the church’s board of directors or members.
We will submit the necessary forms and documents to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). This may include a notice of amendment (Form CoR 15.2) for changes in the Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI).
We will ensure that the amendments are in line with the Companies Act requirements.
Common Steps for Both NPOs and NPCs:
We will ensure that the changes are reflected in the church’s internal records.
We will inform members, affiliates, and relevant external parties about the changes.
Remember, the specific requirements and forms may vary depending on the nature of the amendment and the current legislation.
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