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Countries: Argentina

    IAJC Adopts Principles on the Operation of Civil Society Organizations

    April 12, 2023

    ICNL led a participatory process engaging over 100 experts from across Latin America and the Caribbean to develop and propose the twelve principles contained in the Declaration, which is also available in Spanish.

    IAJC Principles on Creation, Operation, Financing, and Dissolution of Civil Society Organizations

    April 12, 2023

    The Declaration of Inter-American Principles on the Legal Framework for the Creation, Operation, Financing, and Dissolution of Non-profit Civil Entities were adopted and subsequently forwarded to the Permanent Council for it's consideration and subsequent submission to the General Assembly.

    OAS Regional Report on CSO Regulation

    November 1, 2022

    Briefer summarizes these laws and implementation practices governing civil society organization in the 35 Organization of American States member States.

    Briefer on the Inter-American Principles on CSO Regulation

    October 31, 2022

    This document was designed to help participants in this process and other stakeholders understand the Principles, advocate for their adoption, assess country laws and practices against the Principles, and convene multi-sector dialogues to discuss the country’s legal environment as compared to the Principles.

    Terrorism Financing Risk in Nonprofit Organizations in Latin America

    January 29, 2021

    This ICNL Spanish-language publication is based on survey responses submitted by 729 NPO sector representatives from 17 participating countries. The report presents an in-depth analysis of survey findings, as well as recommended reforms that can be implemented through collaboration among civil society organizations, government agencies, regional FATF bodies, and international experts.

    Latin America: Freedoms of Association and Peaceful Assembly in Times of Coronavirus

    April 30, 2020

    On April 1, 2020, ICNL hosted Regional Virtual Round Tables for civil society partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to address constraints on key civic freedoms in the rapidly evolving context of the coronavirus pandemic. The meetings resulted in a write-up outlining the discussions and examining various issues. The write-up is available in both English and Spanish.

    Financial Action Task Force Toolkit

    November 26, 2018

    This toolkit unpacks anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing rules and the standards and procedures of FATF for nonprofit organizations

    Civil Code

    November 7, 2015

    PRESIDENCIA DE LA NACIÓN Dra. Cristina Fernández de Kirchner MINISTERIO DE JUSTICIA Y DERECHOS HUMANOS Dr. Julio Alak SECRETARÍA DE JUSTICIA Dr. Julián Álvarez SUBSECRETARÍA […]

    Informe Final Proyecto de Investigación Capítulo Argentina 2014-2015

    October 6, 2015

    In 2014-2015, ICNL's partners in Argentina joined experts from Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Panama to gather data on the practical impact of laws governing civil society organizations.

    Challenges and Opportunities to Promote More Enabling Legal Environments for Civil Society Organizations

    October 1, 2015

    Partners in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Panama gathered data on the practical impact of laws governing civil society organizations, then convened national dialogues with representatives of civil society, national and local governments, academia, and other sectors on their findings.

    Framework of NGO Labor Law in Argentina

    December 1, 2014

    For optimal readability, we highly recommend downloading the document PDF, which you can do below.

    Activistas de Latino América y Relator de Naciones Unidas colaboran para el fortalecimiento de los derechos de las OSC

    November 6, 2014

    PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 6, 2014 Líderes de sociedad civil de las Américas enfrentan múltiples desafíos en el ejercicio de sus derechos a la libertad de asociación […]

    Latin American Activists and UN Expert Work Together to Advance CSO Rights

    November 6, 2014

    PUBLISHED: NOVEMBER 6, 2014 Civil society leaders from across the Americas face an array of challenges in exercising their rights to freedom of association and […]

    Provision 446 by means of Resolution 488 of the Unit of Financial Information

    May 19, 2014

    UNIDAD DE INFORMACION FINANCIERA ENCUBRIMIENTO Y LAVADO DE ACTIVOS DE ORIGEN DELICTIVO -Resolución 30/2011 Establécense las medidas y procedimientos que las personas jurídicas que reciban […]

    Secretariat for the Prevention of Drug Abuse and Drug Trafficking

    May 19, 2014

    RESOLUCIÓN 3/2014 Unidad de Información Financiera Fecha: Bs. As., 9/1/2014 Fecha de publicación: B.O. 10/01/2014. VISTO el Expediente N° 1.814/ 2013 del registro de la […]

    Administrative Decision 214 of Chief of Cabinet Ministers

    May 19, 2014

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Resolution of the Unit of Financial Information

    May 19, 2014

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Resolution on Prevention of Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism

    November 1, 2013

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Resolution on Concealment and Laundering of Criminal Assets

    November 1, 2013

    UNIDAD DE INFORMACIÓN FINANCIERA PREVENCION DEL LAVADO DE ACTIVOS Y DE LA FINANCIACION DEL TERRORISMO Resolución 11/2012 Asociaciones Mutuales y Cooperativas reguladas por las Leyes […]

    Take Back the Streets

    October 1, 2013

    This 2013 report by the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO) report examines protest case studies from the United States, Israel, Canada, Argentina, Egypt, Hungary, Kenya, South Africa and the United Kingdom, reflecting on several specific topics.

    Promoviendo la Enseñanza del Derecho de las Organizaciones de Sociedad Civil en América Latina

    September 6, 2013

    ICNL edited a compilation of chapters written by law professors from six Latin American countries on models, lessons learned, and recommendations for teaching the laws governing CSOs.

    Affidavit on the Status of Politically Risky Persons

    March 23, 2013

    INSPECCION GENERAL DE JUSTICIA Resolución General 16/2012 , modificada por Resolución General 1/2013. Declaración jurada sobre la condición de Persona Expuesta Políticamente. Apruébanse modelos. Deróganse […]

    Inter-American Commission Human Rights Report on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Americas

    December 31, 2011

    This report on human rights defenders in the Americas, published in 2011 by the Inter‐American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), is a follow up to the body's 2006 report on the same subject.

    Attributions of the Congress in the Political Constitution

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Civil Code Excerpts on Simple Associations, Civil Associations, and Foundations (amended in 2009)

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Law on Foundations Incorporation (amended in 2005)

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Law on Cooperatives (amended in 2011)

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Law on Federal Education

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Fiscal Report on Civil Associations and Foundations

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    General Resolution 3191 on Profits Tax

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Profits Tax Law, Decree 649 (amended in 2011)

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Organic Law on Mutual Associations

    December 1, 2011

    Decisión Administrativa 214/2014 JEFATURA DE GABINETE DE MINISTROS Bs. As., 1/4/2014 Fecha de Publicación : B.O. 10/04/2014 VISTO el Expediente Nº 9440/2014 del registro del […]

    Profits Tax Law, Decree 649 (amended in 2000)

    December 1, 2011

    Resolución 172/2014 Secretaría de Programación para la Prevención de la Drogadicción y la Lucha contra el Narcotráfico Bs. As., 14/4/2014 Fecha de Publicación : B.O. […]

    Civil Code Excerpts on Simple Associations, Civil Associations, and Foundations (amended in 2011)

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    General Resolution 1815 on Profits Tax

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Excerpts from the VAT Law

    December 1, 2011

    Subdirección Nacional de los Registros Nacionales de la Propiedad del Automotor y de Créditos Prendarios ENCUBRIMIENTO Y LAVADO DE ACTIVOS DE ORIGEN DELICTIVO Disposición 446/2013 […]

    Law on Social Volunteering

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    General Resolution 6 on Associations and Foundations

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Regulation on the General Judicial Inspection Law

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Organic Law on Mutual Associations (amended in 2011)

    December 1, 2011

    This document has been provided by the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL). ICNL is the leading source for information on th e legal environment […]

    Country Reports: Latin America and the Caribbean

    September 1, 2001

    The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 4, Issue 1, September 2001 Regional Transnational Philanthropy to Benefit the Caribbean Nations On August 25, 2001, a […]

    Las Organizaciones de la Sociedad Civil en el Ordenamiento Legal Argentino

    June 1, 2000

    The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 2, Issue 4, June 2000 The Argentine organizations GADIS and Foro del Sector Social published “Las Organizaciones de […]

    Country Reports: Latin America

    December 1, 1999

    The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 2, Issue 2, December 1999 Argentina Foro Virtual Sobre El Marco Regulador De Las Organizaciones De La Sociedad […]

    Country Reports: Primer Seminario Hacia Una Propuesta Legislativa Para Las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales (Argentina)

    December 1, 1998

    The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 1, Issue 2, December 1998 Primer Seminario Hacia Una Propuesta Legislativa Para Las Organizaciones No Gubernamentales Subcomisión de […]

    Country Reports: Latin America and the Caribbean

    December 1, 1998

    The International Journal of Not-for-Profit Law Volume 1, Issue 2, December 1998 Argentina En espanol, Primer Seminario Hacia Una Propuesta Legislativa Para Las Organizaciones No […]