Non-Profit Organisations

Section 1 of the Proceeds of Crime Act, R.S.A. c. P98 (as amended), defines a non-profit organisation as an organisation that —

  1. is established solely or primarily for charitable, religious, cultural, educational, social or fraternal purposes or for the purpose of benefiting the public or a section of the public; and
  2. raises or disburses funds in pursuance of those purposes.”

Non-profit organisations have been misused for financing or supporting illegal activities and has been recognised as a crucial point in the global struggle to stop such funding at its source. This has captured the attention of the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), who implemented Recommendation VIII: Non-profit organisations.


In 2010, Anguilla enacted the Non-Profit Organisations Regulations.

Requirement of a non-profit organisation to register

  1. Pursuant to section 5 of the Non-Profit Organisations Regulations, 2010, a non-profit organisation shall be registered in the non-profit organisation register if it is –
    1. incorporated, formed or otherwise established in Anguilla; or
    2. administered in or from within Anguilla.
  2. A non-profit organisation that contravenes this section is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000.
Contact Information

Anguilla Financial Services Commission
MAICO Building, P.O. Box 1575, The Valley
Phone: +1 (264) 497 5881 / +1 (264) 497 5466
Email: info@afsc.ai