Can charities carry out activities outside Canada?
Charities can carry on their activities both inside and outside Canada. Canadian registered charities make important and valuable contributions throughout the world. However, carrying on activities outside Canada often presents significant challenges and requires substantial ongoing effort. Many charities have launched well‑intentioned international activities only to learn that they cannot maintain the effort needed to meet their objectives and fulfil their obligations under the Income Tax Act. Before carrying on activities outside Canada, the CRA recommends that a charity or applicant for registration consider working with existing charities or other qualified donees that have the experience and capacity to carry on activities in a way that meets the requirements set out in this guidance. You can search a list of all Canadian registered charities by visiting the CRA Charities Listings. The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) works in co-operation with a number of volunta
