COMO LEGALIZAR UMA ASSOCIAÇÃO SEM FINS LUCRATIVOS EM ANGOLA | ETAPAS PARA LEGALIZAR UMA ASSOCIAÇÃO

Summary

In this video, Domingas Monte explains the step-by-step process of legally establishing a non-profit association in Angola. She details four essential steps: obtaining a certificate of admissibility, notarizing the association's documents, publishing in the Official Gazette, and securing the final certificate of registration. The video emphasizes the importance of legalizing cultural or literary organizations and highlights the potential for these associations to fund their activities through memberships, sponsorships, or other means. Overall, Domingas offers valuable guidance for those looking to navigate the bureaucratic process successfully.

Takeaways

• 😀 The script explains the process of legally establishing a non-profit association in Angola.
• 😀 The first step is obtaining a Certificate of Admissibility from the Ministry of Justice's legal office, along with required documents such as the constitution act, statute, and a signed attendance list.
• 😀 For national associations, a minimum of 15 members is required to complete the first step.
• 😀 The second step involves notarizing the association's statute, where the president and vice president must sign the document in the presence of a notary.
• 😀 After notarization, the third step is to publish the association in the national government newspaper, Diário da República, which requires submitting additional documents and paying a fee.
• 😀 Once published in the Diário da República, the association achieves an important milestone, marking its formal public recognition.
• 😀 The final step is obtaining the association's certificate from the Ministry of Justice, which officially legalizes the association.
• 😀 After the second step, with the notarized statute, the association can start activities and present itself as a legal entity.
• 😀 The process is bureaucratic but rewarding, as it enables associations to legally operate and carry out their planned activities.
• 😀 Associations can fund themselves through membership fees, sponsorships, or publication proceeds, ensuring their sustainability and supporting their various activities.

Q & A

What are the four steps to legalize a non-profit association in Angola?

The four steps are: 1) Obtaining a certificate of admissibility, 2) Drafting the association's deed, 3) Publishing the association in the National Newspaper, and 4) Obtaining the final certificate of the association.

What documents are required for the first step of legalizing a non-profit association?

For the first step, you need the meeting minutes, the association’s statute, a presence list signed by all members, and a request addressed to the Director of the Legal Department of the Ministry of Justice.

How many members are required for an association with a national scope in Angola?

An association with a national scope must have at least 15 members.

Where is the certificate of admissibility issued, and what is required to obtain it?

The certificate of admissibility is issued by the Legal Department of the Ministry of Justice. To obtain it, you need to submit the constitution minutes, the statute, and the signed presence list, along with the request.

What happens after the certificate of admissibility is approved?

Once the certificate of admissibility is approved, you can go to the Ministry of Justice to pick it up and proceed to the next step.

What is the role of the notary in the legalization process?

The notary’s role is to draft the association’s deed, where the association’s certificate of admissibility, statute, and other documents are submitted for signing. The president and vice-president must sign the statute in the notary’s presence.

Can the deed be signed and finalized on the same day?

Yes, the deed can be signed and finalized either on the same day or after a few days.

What is the third step in the process of legalizing a non-profit association?

The third step is to publish the association in the National Newspaper, which requires submitting the certificate of admissibility, the deed, and the statute, along with a payment of the associated fee.

How does the association benefit from the deed even before the final certificate is issued?

Once the deed is registered, the association can begin its activities, present itself to the public, and operate, even before receiving the final certificate.

What is the final step in legalizing a non-profit association?

The final step is to request and receive the association’s certificate from the Legal Department of the Ministry of Justice, which officially legalizes the association.

Can an association generate income? If so, how?

Yes, associations can generate income through various means such as member fees, sponsorships, and publications, as long as it aligns with their non-profit status.