Tax Consulting for Foundations and NGOs

A nonprofit organization also needs a well-organized tax structure.

Foundations, NGOs, and associations must comply with accounting requirements, document donations, review tax-exempt activities, and correctly apply the tax regime that applies to them.

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Tax Advisory Services for Foundations and NGOs

Compliance also safeguards the organization's mission.

The special tax regime can offer significant advantages, but it requires compliance with certain requirements and proper implementation.

We review whether the foundation, NGO, or association qualifies under Law 49/2002, what obligations this entails, and how it affects its day-to-day tax obligations.

Donations require traceability: who donates, how much is received, how it is verified, and what tax deduction the donor can claim.

Proper tax management prevents errors in certificates, informational returns, and documentation of funds.

The financial statements of a nonprofit organization must clearly account for revenue, expenses, grants, donations, and activities carried out.

The annual financial report helps account for how resources are used and ensures compliance with the formal requirements of the applicable regulations.

Not all activities of a foundation or NGO are treated the same way for tax purposes.

It is important to distinguish between membership dues, donations, grants, economic activities, and services provided in order to determine what is tax-exempt, what is taxable, and how each should be documented.

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Taxation of Nonprofit Organizations

The tax system is just as important as the way each resource is accounted for.

For a foundation, NGO, or association, tax compliance is not limited to simply filing taxes.

It also involves verifying the use of funds, distinguishing between exempt and non-exempt activities, documenting donations, complying with accounting obligations, and correctly applying the applicable tax regime.

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Tax Advisory Services for Foundations, Associations, and Third Sector Organizations

Each organization has its own way of carrying out, justifying, and sustaining its activities.

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Foundations established under Law 49/2002

Special tax regime, formal obligations, financial report, and requirements that must be thoroughly documented.

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NGOs and associations that receive donations or grants

Funds received, certificates, grants, and dues were reviewed to properly document the source and use of the funds.

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Entities with exempt and non-exempt activities

Services, projects, business activities, or self-generated income that must be properly distinguished to avoid tax errors.

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Our tax advisory team for foundations and NGOs

In a nonprofit organization, every financial figure must be accountable.

Addressing the tax issues of a foundation or NGO requires looking beyond taxes themselves: how it is funded, what projects it undertakes, what obligations it assumes, and how it documents the use of its resources. Our team reviews this information to ensure that donations, grants, dues, activities, and financial statements are consistent from a tax perspective and easy to justify.

Emiliano Carrillo - Asesor Fiscal

Emiliano Carrillo

Socio

Arabela Carrillo - Asesora Fiscal

Arabela Carrillo

Socia

Jose Luis Fraile

José Luis Fraile

Socio

Antonio Juan Pérez Madrid - Asesor Fiscal

Antonio Juan Perez Madrid

Asesor Fiscal

Pedro Lorenzo - Dpto. Fiscal

Pedro Lorenzo

Asesor Fiscal

Montse Santamaría - Contabilidad

Montse Santamaría

Dpto. Fiscal

Javier López - Asesor Fiscal

Javier López

Economista / Asesor fiscal

María José Muñoz - Administración

María José Muñoz

Dpto. Fiscal

Diana Patricia Riveros - Dpto. Cultura

Diana Patricia Riveros

Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Irene Martínez - Contabilidad

Irene Martínez

Dpto. Fiscal

Adela Martínez - Asesora Fiscal

Adela Martínez

Asesora Fiscal

Laly Cayuela Hernández - Asesora Fiscal

Laly Cayuela Hernández

Dpto. Fiscal

Pedro Tomás López - Contabilidad

Pedro Tomás López

Dpto. Fiscal

María Luisa Laborda - Dpto. Fiscal

María Luisa Laborda

Dpto. Fiscal

Ana María Moreno - Cultura

Ana María Moreno

Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Pilar Díaz Clemente - Contable Cultura

Pilar Díaz Clemente

Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Daniel Borrachero

Daniel Borrachero

Economista / Asesor fiscal

Maria Angeles Martinez Col

Maria Ángeles M.Coll

Asesora Fiscal - Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Miguel Angel Martinez

Miguel Martínez

Asesor fiscal

Elena Cerezuela

Elena Cerezuela

Asesor Fiscal

Cruz Noguera

Cruz Noguera

Dpto. Fiscal

Chari Martinez

Chari Martínez

Dpto. Fiscal

Antonio Campillo

Antonio Campillo

Asesor Fiscal

Javier Morcillo

Francisco Javier Morcillo

Dpto. Fiscal

Ana Maria Sanchez

Ana María Sánchez

Dpto. Fiscal

Silvia Gonzalez

Silvia González

Asesora Fiscal

Vicente Rocamora

Vicente Rocamora

Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Monica Munoz

Mónica Muñoz

Asesora Fiscal

Maria Balsalobre

María Balsalobre

Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Manuel Soto

Manuel Soto

Asesor Fiscal

Laura Martinez

Laura Martínez

Dpto. Fiscal

Jose Pedro Diaz

José Pedro Díaz

Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Jose Alberto Martinez

José Alberto Martínez

Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Isabel Garcia

Isabel García

Dpto. Fiscal

Diego Arques

Diego Arques

Asesor Fiscal - Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Brian Garrido

Brian Garrido

Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Maria Isabel Carrion

Mª Isabel Carrión

Dpto. de Arte y Cultura

Carlos

Carlos Viñegla

Asesor Fiscal

Carlos Nistal

Carlos Nistal

Dtor. Barcelona

Cinthia Sanchez

Cinthia Sanchez

Dpto. Fiscal

Eduardo Pallero

Eduardo Pallero

Asesor Fiscal

Gloria Cruz

Gloria Cruz

Asesora fiscal

Lola Gandia

Lola Gandia

Dpto. Fiscal

Plinio Simon

Plinio Simón

Economista / Asesor fiscal

David Delgado, asesor fiscal en Carrillo

David Delgado

Asesor fiscal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Taxation of Foundations and NGOs

Compliance also means knowing what each entity is required to document.

It depends on the type of foundation, its size, its accounting obligations, and the regulations that apply to it. In many cases, it is advisable to determine whether the entity is required to have its financial statements audited, file a financial report, or meet additional requirements because it is subject to a special tax regime.

A foundation may have tax, accounting, and reporting obligations even if it is a nonprofit organization. These may include filing tax returns, providing documentation for donations, preparing financial statements, distinguishing between exempt and non-exempt activities, and complying with the applicable tax regulations.

Yes, provided they meet the requirements of the applicable tax regime and comply with it properly. Law 49/2002 may provide tax benefits for certain nonprofit organizations, but it requires proper management of obligations, documentation, and the use of funds.

Donations received by an NGO must be properly documented: amount, donor, use of funds, and a receipt, if applicable. Their tax treatment may depend on the tax regime applicable to the organization and on whether the donation qualifies as a tax deduction for the donor.

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