Request to Issue a Classification-Accreditation Certificate for a Charitable or Humanitarian Entity

Through this service, you can request to "classify/accredit" the entity as charitable or humanitarian in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

• Service terms and conditions: Applicant must be one of the public interest associations ,authorities civil society foundations.

• Required Documents:

• Main Requirements:

1. Copy of the Applicant’s Publicity, Licensing, or Article of Association/ Article or Memorandum of Association
2. Applicant Signature Authorization Letter
3. Valid Copy of Passport and Emirates ID of the Applicant Representatives
4. Report on the expenses of the applicant for charitable and development projects and initiatives
5. Report of the most important achievements of the applicant
6. A copy of previous projects, studies or reports of the applicant entity related to the beneficiaries and the extent to which they need support 

• Wishing to collect and provide donations for their initiatives and projects only, please attach the following:

1. Report on the beneficiary cases supported by the final account of the applicant 
2. Sample detailed action plan for fundraising campaigns for the applicant 
3. Copy of the internal mechanisms and procedures for fundraising for the applicant 
4. Copy of the financial control and transparency procedures of the applicant
5. A document showing the authority of the authorized signatories on behalf of the applicant 
6. valid copy of the passport and Emirates ID for those authorized to sign bank accounts 

• To grant charitable status to entities wishing to collect and provide donations for their initiatives and projects and/or for authorized entities, or to accredit a charitable entity, please attach the following in addition to what was mentioned above:

1. Report on the beneficiary cases supported by the final account of the applicant 
2. Sample detailed action plan for fundraising campaigns for the applicant 
3. The organizational structure of the entity to highlight the presence of: 
4. A department and/or dedicated fundraising team on behalf of authorized entities. 
5. A department and/or team dedicated to research and studies. 
   • Copy of the internal mechanisms and procedures for fundraising for the applicant 
   • Copy of the financial control and transparency procedures of the applicant
6. Proof of the ability to completely separate the donations of the authorized entities from the funds of the entity or the donations it collects for its projects, initiatives and activities
7. A document Showing the authority of authorized signatories on behalf of applicant.
8. valid copy of the passport and Emirates ID for those authorized to sign bank accounts 

• To be accredited by a charitable entity classified outside the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, please attach the following:

1. Documents proving that the entity has obtained a classification from the Ministry or the competent local authorities in the other emirate 
2. A report on the beneficiary cases supported by the final account of the applicant 
3. Sample detailed action plan for fundraising campaigns for the applicant 
   • Copy of the internal mechanisms and procedures for fundraising for the applicant 
   • Copy of the financial control and transparency procedures of the applicant
4. The organizational structure of the entity to highlight the presence of: 
5. A department and/or dedicated fundraising team on behalf of authorized entities. 
6. A department and/or team dedicated to research and studies. 
7. Proof of the ability to completely separate the donations of the authorized entities from the funds of the entity or the donations it collects for its projects, initiatives and activities
8. A document showing the authority of authorized signatories on behalf of applicant
9. Valid copy of the passport an Emirates ID for those authorized to sing bank account

• To grant humanitarian status, please attach the following:

1. A report on the specific beneficiary category supported by the final account of the applicant
2. Organizational Structure of the Applicant

• Service Steps:

1. Submit the application and the required documents through the available channels 
2. Receive DCD update to submit additional document if needed
3. Receive of the final decision on request to issue a "classification/accreditation" certificate for a charitable or humanitarian entity  by e-mail

• Beneficiaries: Public Interest Associations and Civil Society Foundations and Authority
• Service Channel: TAMM Platform - (Click here)
• Service Fees: No Fees
• Timeframe to receive the service: 30 Working Days