Title
Regulation of Charitable Contribution Solicitation
Law
Acts No. 4075
Decision Date
Oct 27, 1933
The Solicitation Permit Law in the Philippines mandates individuals and organizations to obtain a permit for soliciting contributions for charitable or public welfare purposes, with penalties of imprisonment or fines for violations.

Reporting and Transparency Requirements

  • Authorized entities may be required to submit verified reports detailing their activities periodically.
  • Reports must include collections, expenditures, names and addresses of contributors, and beneficiaries.
  • These reports shall be accessible for public inspection to ensure transparency.
  • The Director or authorized representatives have the authority to investigate financial records and activities related to the solicitation of contributions.
  • Organizations with fund-raising campaigns authorized by executive proclamation are exempted from permit requirements.

Penalties for Violations

  • Violators may face imprisonment for up to six months or a fine of up to two hundred pesos, or both at the court's discretion.
  • For corporations, organizations, or associations found guilty, penalties apply to responsible officers personally.

Effectivity

  • The provisions of this Act take effect immediately upon approval.

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