Law$on$Associations$and$Foundations$CONSOLIDATED+TEXT+1Law+on+Associations+and+Foundations+("Official+Gazette+of+the+Republic+of+Macedonia"+no.+52/2010+and+135/2011).++I.$GENERAL$PROVISIONS$1.$Subject$of$the$Law$Article$1$This%Law%shall%regulate%the%manner,%the%requirements%and%the%procedure%for%establishment,%registration%and%termination%of%associations,%foundations,%unions,%organizational%forms%of%foreign%organizations%in%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%the%available%assets,%the%supervision,%the%status%changes%and%the%status%of%organizations%of%public%interest.%Article$2$The%provisions%of%this%Law%shall%not%apply%to%political%parties,%churches,%religious%communities%and%religious%groups,%trade%unions,%chambers%and%other%types%of%association%regulated%by%separate%laws.%2.$Meaning$of$the$terms$used$in$this$Law$Article$3$The%terms%used%in%this%Law%shall%have%the%following%meaning:%1.%“Organization”%is%any%association,%foundation,%union,%as%well%as%any%organizational%form%of%foreign%organization,%and%any%other%form%of%association,%registered%in%accordance%with%the%provisions%of%this%Law;%2.%“Activity”%is%an%activity%classified%according%to%the%National%Classification%of%Activities%by%which%the%organizations%achieve%their%goals%as%defined%by%the%statute;%3.%"Articles%of%incorporation”%is%the%act%by%virtue%of%which%the%organization%is%established;%4.%“Assets”%of%the%organization%are%all%the%ownership%and%other%real%rights%that%the%organization%acquires%over%the%movable%and%immovable%items%and%the%rights%which%the%founders%have%invested%in%the%organization%and%which%the%organization%has%acquired%through%its%operations;%5.%“Statute”%is%an%act%that%regulates%the%activity,%the%organizational%structure%and%the%functioning%of%the%organization;%6.%“Status%changes”%mean%acquisition,%merger%and%division%of%the%organization%in%the%manner%and%under%the%conditions%determined%by%this%Law;%7.%“Other%acts”%are%the%acts%that%regulate%the%relations%not%regulated%by%the%articles%of%incorporation%or%by%the%statute%(rulebook,%decision,%rules%of%procedure,%program%and%other%acts);%

8.%“Supervisory%body”%is%the%body%(supervisory%body,%audit%commission%or%controller)%whose%activities%are%related%to%the%supervision%over%the%operation%of%the%organization;%9.%“Initial%assets”%are%money,%items%and/or%rights%the%founder%gives%over%and%transfers%to%the%foundation%during%the%establishment%procedure;%10.%“Representative”%is%a%person%or%body%within%an%organization%(representative%of%an%association,%director%of%a%foundation%or%body%determined%by%a%statute)%whose%rights,%authorizations%and%responsibilities%are%related%to%the%management%of%the%organization%and%the%representation%of%the%organization%in%accordance%with%law;%11.%“Decision%making%without%presence”%is%a%way%by%which%the%members%of%the%bodies%declare%themselves,%without%holding%a%session%of%the%body%or%without%the%presence%of%a%member%of%the%body,%via%phone%conference,%signing%of%the%act%or%in%any%other%way%regulated%by%the%statute%of%the%organization;%12.%“Verified%statement/consent”%is%an%act%containing%a%signature%verified%at%a%notary;%13.%“Person”%is%any%natural%person%and%legal%entity,%unless%indicated%that%it%is%a%natural%person%or%a%legal%entity;%14.%“Foreign%organization”%in%terms%of%this%Law,%is%a%foreign%or%international%association,%foundation%or%other%form%of%organization%established%for%the%purpose%of%fulfilling%a%common%goal%which%does%not%include%profit%generation%and%is%established%in%line%with%the%legal%system%of%the%foreign%state;%15.%“Foreign%natural%person”%is%a%person%whose%permanent%or%temporary%place%of%residence%is%in%the%Republic%of%Macedonia;%16.%“Public%interest%organization”%is%an%organization%having%acquired%the%status%of%a%public%interest%organization%in%accordance%with%this%Law;%17.%“Conflict%of%interests”%refers%to%conflict%of%powers%and%duties%regarding%the%operations%of%the%organization%with%the%private%interest%of%the%person%vested%with%powers%and%duties,%where%the%private%interest%affects%or%may%affect%the%exercise%of%the%powers%and%duties%relating%to%the%operations%of%the%organization,%and%18.%“Goal”%of%the%organization%is%a%projected%result%or%state%the%organization%is%supposed%to%achieve.%3.$Right$to$association$Article$4$(1)%The%right%to%free%association%shall%be%exercised%by%joining%in%associations,%foundations,%unions%and%organizational%forms%of%foreign%organizations%(hereinafter:%organizations)%for%the%purpose%of%fulfilling%their%goals,%activities%and%protecting%the%rights,%interests%and%convictions%in%accordance%with%the%Constitution%and%law.%(2)%The%establishment%of%an%organization%shall%be%forbidden%if%the%program%and%its%actions%are%directed%towards%violent%destruction%of%the%constitutional%system%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%

encouragement%and%incitement%to%military%aggression%and%instigation%of%ethnic,%racial%or%religious%hatred%or%intolerance,%if%it%undertakes%terrorism_related%activities,%activities%against%the%Constitution%or%law%and%violate%the%freedom%and%rights%of%other%persons.%4.$Associating$of$organizations$Article$5$(1)%Two%or%more%organizations%may%be%associated%in%a%union%or%in%another%form%of%association%which%may%acquire%the%capacity%of%a%legal%entity%by%registering%in%accordance%with%this%Law.%(2)%Organizations%may%be%members%of%international%organization%or%may%in%any%other%manner%cooperate%with%them.%(3)%Organizations,%associating%in%a%union%or%in%another%form%of%association,%shall%not%lose%their%capacity%of%a%legal%entity%by%the%act%of%associating.%5.$Acquiring$the$capacity$of$a$legal$entity$$(legal$subjectivity)$$Article$6$(1)%Organizations%shall%acquire%the%capacity%of%a%legal%entity%by%being%entered%in%the%register%kept%by%the%Central%Register%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia%(hereinafter:%the%Register).%(2)%Associations%and%foundations%cannot%be%transformed%into%other%types%of%legal%entities.%6.$Duration$of$organization’s$operation$and$reliefs$Article$7$(1)%If%the%articles%of%incorporation,%that%is,%the%statute%of%the%organization%does%not%determine%the%duration%of%the%organization,%it%shall%be%considered%that%the%organization%is%established%for%an%indefinite%period%of%time.%(2)%Organizations%shall%have%tax%and%customs%duty%reliefs%in%accordance%with%law.%7.$Name$of$organization$Article$8$(1)%Any%organization%registered%in%accordance%with%the%provisions%of%this%Law%shall%have%a%name%and%abbreviation,%if%envisaged%by%the%statute%and%entered%in%the%Register.%(2)%The%name%and%the%abbreviation%of%the%organization%shall%be%clearly%distinct%from%the%names%of%other%organizations%entered%in%the%Register.%

(3)%The%name%of:%%_%an%association%shall%contain%the%word%association%or%other%expression%with%similar%meaning%determined%in%the%statute%of%the%association,%%_%a%union%shall%contain%the%word%union%or%other%expression%with%similar%meaning%determined%in%the%statute%of%the%union%and%%_%a%foundation%shall%contain%the%word%foundation%or%other%expression%with%similar%meaning%determined%in%the%statute%of%the%foundation.%%(4)%The%provisions%of%the%law%regulating%the%business%name%of%a%trade%company%shall%apply%to%issues%which%are%not%regulated%by%this%Law.%8.$Use$of$the$word$“Macedonia”$or$the$name$of$a$local$selfWgovernment$unit$Article$9$(1)%The%word%“Macedonia”%and%its%derivations%as%well%as%abbreviations%may%be%contained%in%the%name%of%the%organization%only%by%approval%from%the%Ministry%of%Justice.%(2)%If%the%name%of%the%organization%contains%words%with%the%name%of%the%municipality,%i.e.%the%City%of%Skopje,%an%approval%shall%be%given%by%the%competent%body%of%the%municipality,%of%the%municipalities%in%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje.%II.$BASIC$PRINCIPLES$1.$Independence$Article$10$The%organizations%shall%be%independent%in%their%governance,%determination%and%achievement%of%the%goals%and%performance%of%the%activities%as%determined%in%their%statute,%in%accordance%with%the%Constitution%or%law.%2.$Publicity$and$transparency$Article$11$(1)%The%work%of%the%organization%shall%be%public.%(2)%Publicity%in%the%work%of%the%organization%shall%be%accomplished%by%transparent%publishing%of%statutes%and%other%bylaws%of%the%organization,%in%accordance%with%the%statute%of%the%organization.%3.$NonWprofitability$Article$12$(1)%Organizations%cannot%be%established%for%the%purpose%of%profit%generation.%

(2)%Organizations%may%perform%activities%that%generate%profit%only%if%such%activity%is%related%to%the%goals%determined%by%the%statute.%(3)%If%the%operations%of%the%organizations%generate%profit,%such%profit%has%to%be%used%for%achieving%the%goals%determined%by%the%statute.%(4)%The%generated%profit%referred%to%in%paragraph%(3)%of%this%Article%cannot%be%distributed%among%the%founders,%members,%members%of%the%bodies,%directors,%employees%or%any%other%person%related%thereto.%4.$NonWparty$activities$Article$13$(1)%Organizations%cannot%perform%activities%for%a%political%party,%i.e.%cannot%provide%direct%or%indirect%financing%to%a%particular%political%party%and%influence%the%elections.%(2)%Influencing%elections,%in%terms%of%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article,%shall%be%considered%participation%of%the%organizations%in%elections%and%election%campaign%for%a%particular%political%party%and%direct%or%indirect%financing%of%election%campaign%of%a%political%party.%5.$Initiatives$in$public$life$Article$14$Organizations%may%freely%declare%and%promote%their%views%and%opinions%regarding%issues%of%their%interest,%raise%initiatives%and%participate%in%forming%the%public%opinion%and%policy%creating.%III.$ASSOCIATIONS$1.$Founders$Article$15$(1)%An%association%may%be%established%by%natural%persons%and%legal%entities.%(2)%An%association%may%be%established%by%minimum%five%founders,%three%of%whom%need%to%have%permanent%or%temporary%place%of%residence,%i.e.%head%office%on%the%territory%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia.%(3)%A%citizens%association%may%be%established%by%juveniles%at%the%age%of%15%by%providing%a%statement%of%consent%for%establishing%an%association%from%their%legal%representative,%for%the%purposes%for%which%the%association%is%being%established,%in%accordance%with%law.%2.$Establishment$Article$16$

(1)%An%association%shall%be%established%at%a%founders’%assembly.%(2)%The%founders’%assembly%shall%adopt%articles%of%incorporation,%program,%statute%and%shall%elect%the%bodies%of%the%association.%3.$Articles$of$incorporation$Article$17$(1)%The%articles%of%incorporation%shall%contain:%%_%the%name,%head%office%and%address%of%the%association,%%_%the%name,%address%or%head%office%and%personal%identification%number%of%the%founders%of%the%association,%and%%_%the%goals%of%the%association.%%(2)%The%articles%of%incorporation%or%a%part%thereof%may%be%altered,%only%if%the%founders%have%expressed%their%willingness%for%such%alteration%during%the%process%of%registration.%4.$Statute$and$content$of$the$statute$Article$18$(1)%The%association%shall%have%a%statute.%(2)%The%statute%of%the%association%shall%regulate:%%_%the%name%and%head%office,%%_%the%goals%of%the%association,%%_%the%activities%for%achieving%the%goals,%%_%the%manner%of%making%a%decision%for%becoming%a%member,%for%exclusion%and%termination%of%membership%in%the%association,%%_%the%rights,%obligations%and%responsibilities%of%the%members,%%_%the%types%of%bodies%and%their%composition,%the%manner%of%election%and%dismissal,%the%duration%of%the%term%of%office%of%the%members%in%the%bodies%and%the%manner%of%decision%making,%%_%the%representation%by%law,%%_%the%manner%of%acquiring%and%disposing%with%assets,%%_%the%manner%of%adopting%financial%and%other%reports,%%_%the%manner%of%establishing%publicity%and%reporting%of%the%work,%%_%the%manner%of%adopting%and%amending%the%statute,%%_%the%manner%of%deciding%upon%status%changes%and%termination%of%the%association,%%_%the%manner%of%adopting%plans%and%programs,%%_%the%management%of%funds%and/or%assets%in%case%of%termination%of%the%association,%and%%_%other%issues%determined%by%law.%%(3)%The%statute%of%the%association%may%as%well%regulate:%%_%the%logo%and%the%symbol%of%the%association,%%_%the%internal%organizational%forms%(subsidiaries,%local%offices%and%alike),%if%any,%%_%the%manner%of%adopting%other%bylaws,%%_%the%conflict%of%interests,%%

_%the%manner%of%resolving%disputable%issues%and%%_%other%issues%significant%for%the%work%of%the%association.%%5.$Membership$in$association$Article$19$(1)%The%membership%in%an%association%shall%be%voluntary.%(2)%The%founders%shall%be%members%of%the%association%with%equal%rights%and%responsibilities%as%the%other%members%of%the%association.%(3)%A%natural%person%may%be%a%member%of%the%association%regardless%of%his/her%age,%in%accordance%with%the%statute.%(4)%A%juvenile%person%at%the%age%of%14%may%become%a%member%of%the%association%by%giving%a%signed%statement%of%consent%from%his/her%legal%representative%for%the%purpose%of%becoming%a%member%of%the%organization,%in%accordance%with%law.%(5)%Persons%with%limited%legal%capacity%or%persons%deprived%of%the%legal%capacity%may%become%members%of%the%association%by%providing%a%signed%statement%of%consent%from%their%legal%representative%for%the%purpose%of%becoming%a%member%of%the%organization,%in%accordance%with%law.%6.$Directory$of$members$Article$20$(1)%The%association%shall%keep%a%directory%of%its%members%and%records%of%the%members%of%the%bodies.%(2)%The%data%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%updated%at%least%once%in%every%two%years.%(3)%The%associations%shall%guarantee%the%anonymity%of%personal%data,%if%so%requested%by%the%members.%(4)%The%data%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%protected%in%accordance%with%the%regulations%on%personal%data%protection%and%classified%information.%7.$Governance$of$the$association$Article$21$The%association%shall%be%governed%by%its%members%directly%or%through%the%elected%representatives%in%the%association’s%bodies.%8.$Assembly$of$an$association$Article$22$

(1)%The%assembly%shall%be%the%highest%body%of%the%association%and%shall%be%comprised%of%all%its%members.%(2)%The%statute%may%determine%the%manner%of%representing%the%association’s%members%in%the%assembly%of%the%association,%through%its%elected%representatives.%9.$Competence$of$the$assembly$Article$23$The%assembly%shall:%%_%adopt%the%statute,%program%and%other%acts,%%_%adopt%the%annual%work%report%and%the%financial%report%and%shall%publish%them%on%its%web%site,%%_%submit%the%financial%report%to%the%competent%state%administration%body,%i.e.%to%the%body%of%the%municipalities,%the%municipalities%of%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje%in%cases%when%it%uses%funds%from%the%Budget%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%i.e.%budgets%of%the%local%self_government%units,%%_%decide%on%change%of%the%association’s%goal,%%_%decide%on%the%internal%organization%and%organizational%forms%of%the%association’s%bodies,%%_%elect%and%dismiss%the%members%of%the%bodies,%%_%decide%on%the%status%changes%of%the%association,%%_%decide%on%the%termination%of%the%association%by%two_thirds%majority%vote%of%all%the%members%of%the%association,%and%%_%perform%other%activities%in%accordance%with%the%statute%and%the%associations’%acts.%%10.$Work$of$the$assembly$Article$24$(1)%The%assembly%shall%work%in%sessions.%(2)%As%a%rule,%the%assembly%shall%hold%its%sessions%at%least%once%a%year,%and%the%statute%of%the%association%may%determine%a%time%period%shorter%than%one%year%for%holding%a%session.%(3)%An%extraordinary%session%of%the%assembly%may%be%held%upon%a%written%request%of%one%third%of%the%association’s%members.%(4)%The%extraordinary%session%of%the%assembly%referred%to%in%paragraph%(3)%of%this%Article%shall%be%held%within%a%period%of%30%days%as%of%the%day%of%submission%of%the%request%for%holding%the%session,%at%the%latest.%(5)%The%manner%of%convening%the%assembly,%the%work%and%the%decision%making%and%the%decision%making%without%presence%shall%be%regulated%by%the%statute%of%the%association.%11.$Representative$of$an$association$Article$25$(1)%The%association%shall%have%one%or%more%persons%authorized%for%representing%the%association%(hereinafter:%representative),%elected,%i.e.%appointed%in%a%manner%determined%by%the%statute.%

(2)%Representative%of%an%association%may%be%a%natural%person%with%capacity%to%contract,%with%permanent%or%temporary%residence%on%the%territory%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%in%accordance%with%law.%(3)%The%rights%and%obligations%shall%be%performed%by%the%representative%of%the%association%in%accordance%with%the%law,%the%statute%or%the%acts%of%the%association.%12.$Other$bodies$of$the$association$Article$26$Other%bodies%of%the%association%may%be%anticipated%by%the%statute.%IV.$FOUNDATIONS$1.$Establishment$Article$27$(1)%A%foundation%shall%be%a%legal%entity%established%for%the%purpose%of%achieving%a%goal%by%means%of%acquiring%and%managing%of%assets%and%funds,%in%accordance%with%this%Law.%(2)%The%foundation%shall%be%established%with%initial%assets%amounting%at%least%Euro%10.000%in%Denar%counter_value%according%to%the%middle%exchange%rate%of%the%National%Bank%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%expressed%in%money,%securities%or%other%assets%on%the%day%of%submission%of%the%act%for%entry%in%the%Register.%(3)%If%the%registration%of%the%foundation%is%determined%by%a%will%and%it%has%not%been%registered%within%a%period%of%60%days,%the%initial%assets%shall%be%distributed%in%accordance%with%law.%2.$Founders$of$foundation$Article$28$(1)%A%foundation%shall%be%established%by%one%or%more%founders.%(2)%Natural%persons%and%legal%entities%may%be%founders%of%the%foundation.%(3)%Foundation%shall%be%established%by%articles%of%incorporation%or%as%a%result%of%a%last%will%expressed%in%a%testament%or%legacy.%3.$Articles$of$incorporation$Article$29$(1)%The%foundation’s%articles%of%incorporation%shall%contain:%%_%the%name%and%the%head%office%of%the%foundation,%%_%the%name,%address%and%head%office%and%personal%identification%number%of%the%citizen%or%personal%

identification%number%of%the%founder%of%the%foundation,%%_%the%goals%of%the%foundation,%and%%_%the%amount%of%the%initial%assets%by%which%the%foundation%is%established,%expressed%in%money%for%each%founder%separately.%%(2)%The%articles%of%incorporation%may%as%well%contain%other%provisions%on%establishment%and%operation%of%the%foundation,%as%well%as%on%the%right%of%the%founder%to%decide%upon%changes%of%the%goal,%the%name,%the%manner%of%adopting%amendments%of%the%statute%and%the%termination%of%the%foundation.%(3)%The%articles%of%incorporation%shall%be%signed%by%the%founders.%4.$Participation$in$governing$Article$30$The%manner%of%participation%of%the%founder%in%governing%the%foundation%shall%be%regulated%by%the%statute%of%the%foundation.%5.$Statute$and$content$of$the$statute$Article$31$(1)%The%foundation%shall%have%a%statute.%(2)%The%statute%shall%regulate:%%_%the%name%and%head%office%of%the%foundation,%%_%the%goals%of%the%foundation,%%_%the%activity%for%achieving%the%goals%of%the%foundation,%%_%the%internal%organization,%type%and%composition%of%the%bodies,%competences,%manner%of%election%and%dismissal%of%the%members%of%the%bodies,%duration%of%the%term%of%the%office%of%the%bodies’%members%and%the%manner%of%decision%making,%%_%the%legal%representation,%%_%the%manner%of%acquiring%and%disposing%with%the%assets,%%_%the%manner%of%adopting%business,%financial%and%other%reports,%%_%the%manner%of%establishing%publicity%and%transparency%of%the%work,%%_%the%manner%of%adopting%and%amending%the%statute,%%_%the%manner%of%deciding%upon%status%changes%and%termination%of%the%foundation,%%_%the%management%of%the%assets%of%the%foundation%in%case%of%termination%of%the%foundation,%%_%the%manner%of%adopting%plans%and%programs,%and%%_%other%issues%determined%by%law.%%(3)%The%statute%of%the%foundation%may%as%well%regulate:%%_%the%logo%and%the%symbol%of%the%foundation,%%_%the%internal%organizational%forms%of%the%foundation%(subsidiaries,%local%offices%and%alike),%if%any,%%_%the%manner%of%adopting%other%acts,%%_%the%conflict%of%interests,%and%%_%other%issues%significant%for%the%work%and%the%manner%of%resolving%disputable%issues%of%the%foundation.%%

6.$Person$responsible$for$approving$the$statute$Article$32$(1)%The%statute%shall%be%prepared%and%approved%with%the%consent%of%the%founders,%unless%otherwise%determined%by%the%articles%of%incorporation.%(2)%If%the%foundation%is%established%by%a%statement%in%accordance%with%Article%28%paragraph%(3)%of%this%Law,%the%statute%shall%be%prepared%by%the%executor%of%the%testament,%i.e.%of%the%legacy,%unless%otherwise%stated%in%the%last%expressed%will.%7.$Bodies$of$the$foundation$Article$33$(1)%The%foundation%shall%have%a%board%and%a%director.%(2)%The%statute%of%the%foundation%may%anticipate%other%bodies%as%well.%8.$Board$of$the$foundation$Article$34$(1)%The%board%shall%be%the%highest%governing%body%of%the%foundation.%(2)%Upon%the%establishment%of%the%foundation,%the%founder%shall%appoint%the%board%of%the%foundation,%unless%otherwise%determined%by%the%articles%of%incorporation%or%the%statute.%(3)%The%board%of%the%foundation%shall%work%in%a%manner%determined%by%the%statute%of%the%foundation.%9.$Competence$of$the$board$Article$35$(1)%The%board%of%the%foundation%shall:%%_%adopt%the%statute,%program%and%other%acts,%%_%adopt%the%annual%work%report%and%the%financial%report%and%publish%them%on%its%web%site,%%_%submit%the%financial%report%to%the%competent%state%administration%body,%i.e.%the%body%of%the%municipalities,%the%municipalities%of%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje,%in%the%cases%when%funds%from%the%Budget%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%i.e.%budgets%of%the%local%self_government%units%are%used,%%_%decide%on%change%of%the%goal%of%the%foundation,%%_%decide%on%the%internal%organization%and%the%organizational%forms%of%the%foundation,%%_%elect%and%dismiss%the%members%of%the%bodies,%%_%decide%on%status%changes%of%the%foundation,%%_%decide%on%termination%of%the%foundation,%and%%_%perform%other%activities%in%accordance%with%the%statute%and%the%acts%of%the%foundation.%%

(2)%The%board%of%the%foundation%shall%have%the%rights%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article,%unless%the%founder%has%retained%these%rights%for%itself%according%to%the%articles%of%incorporation%or%the%statute%of%the%foundation.%10.$Management$of$the$foundation$Article$36$(1)%A%director%shall%manage%the%foundation.%(2)%The%foundation%may%have%one%or%more%directors%authorized%for%representation%of%the%foundation,%elected%in%a%manner%determined%by%the%statute.%(3)%A%director%can%be%a%natural%person%with%the%capacity%to%contract,%with%permanent%or%temporary%residence%on%the%territory%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia.%(4)%The%director%shall%realize%its%rights,%obligations%and%responsibilities%in%accordance%with%this%Law,%the%statute%and%the%acts%of%the%foundation.%V.$ORGANIZATIONAL$FORMS$OF$FOREIGN$ORGANIZATIONS$1.$Foreign$person$and$foreign$organization$Article$37$(1)%Foreign%persons%may%be%founders%and%members%of%an%organization,%in%accordance%with%this%Law.%(2)%The%persons%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%have%the%same%rights%and%obligations%as%the%domestic%persons,%unless%otherwise%determined%by%law.%2.$Foreign$organization$Article$38$(1)%Foreign%organizations%may%act%in%the%Republic%of%Macedonia%through%a%subsidiary,%office%or%other%organizational%form%of%foreign%organizations%with%head%office%on%the%territory%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia.%(2)%In%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%foreign%organizations%shall%work%in%accordance%with%the%provisions%of%this%Law,%unless%otherwise%regulated%by%a%ratified%international%agreement.%3.$Articles$of$incorporation$Article$39$(1)%Organizational%forms%of%foreign%organizations%shall%be%established%by%an%act%of%the%foreign%organization%for%its%establishment%in%the%Republic%of%Macedonia.%

(2)%The%act%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%contain:%%_%the%name%and%head%office%of%the%foreign%organization%that%establishes%an%organizational%form,%%_%the%goal%of%the%foreign%organization%and%the%goal%of%the%organizational%form%of%the%foreign%organization%and%%_%the%name%and%head%office%of%the%organizational%form%of%the%foreign%organization.%%(3)%The%act%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%signed%by%an%authorized%person%of%the%foreign%organization%and%shall%be%verified%by%a%notary.%VI.$REGISTRATION$1.$Registers$Article$40$(1)%The%Register%shall%keep:%%_%the%register%of%associations%and%register%of%unions,%%_%the%register%of%foundations%and%%_%the%register%of%organizational%forms%of%foreign%organizations.%%(2)%The%registers%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%kept%in%a%written%form%and%as%a%single%central%electronic%database%being%published%on%the%web%site%of%the%Register%and%shall%be%entered%in%the%Register%of%Other%Legal%Entities.%(3)%The%form,%content%and%manner%of%entry%and%keeping%the%registers%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%prescribed%by%the%Minister%of%Justice.%2.$Content$of$the$registers$Article$41$(1)%The%following%shall%be%entered%in%the%registers:%%_%full%name%of%the%organization%and%its%abbreviation,%if%any,%%_%head%office,%%_%articles%of%incorporation,%%_%date%of%establishment,%%_%name,%surname%and%personal%identification%number%of%the%citizen%and%personal%identification%number%of%the%founders,%%_%date%of%adoption,%i.e.%amendment%of%the%statute,%%_%anticipated%time%for%which%the%organization%is%to%be%established,%%_%goals%and%activities,%%_%name,%surname%and%personal%identification%number%of%the%representative%by%law,%%_%data%on%organizational%units%(subsidiaries,%office%and%alike),%%_%data%on%the%status%of%the%organization%of%public%interest,%%_%data%on%status%changes,%%_%data%on%bankruptcy%and%liquidation,%%_%note%on%initiation%of%the%procedure%to%prohibit%performance%of%an%activity,%%_%termination%of%work,%and%%

_%number%and%date%of%the%decision%for%entry,%change%of%data%and%decision%for%deleting%the%entry%from%the%corresponding%register%referred%to%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law.%%(2)%With%regard%to%foundations,%in%addition%to%the%data%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article,%the%initial%assets%shall%be%as%well%entered.%(3)%The%following%shall%be%as%well%entered%for%organizational%forms%of%foreign%organizations:%%_%the%state%where%the%foreign%organization%is%registered%and%the%head%office%of%the%organization%in%that%country,%and%%_%the%name%of%the%organizational%form%and%type%of%foreign%organization%in%accordance%with%the%regulations%of%the%country%where%the%foreign%organization%is%registered.%%(4)%The%name,%surname%and%personal%identification%number%of%the%members%of%the%supervisory%board%shall%as%well%be%entered%as%for%public%interest%organizations.%3.$Entry$in$the$Register$Article$42$(1)%The%entry%in%the%Register%shall%be%done%by%filing%an%entry%application%in%a%period%of%30%days%as%of%the%day%of%adoption%of%the%articles%of%incorporation,%i.e.%the%decision%of%the%foreign%organization%for%establishing%the%organizational%form%of%a%foreign%organization%in%the%Republic%of%Macedonia.%(2)%The%entry%application%shall%be%filed%by%the%representative.%(3)%The%associations%and%foundations%shall%file%the%following%in%order%to%be%entered%as%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article:%%_%articles%of%incorporation,%%_%statute,%%_%program%of%activities,%%_%decision%on%election%of%the%bodies%and%data%on%the%members%of%the%bodies,%%_%decision%on%election%of%the%representative%by%law%including%personal%data,%%_%minutes%from%the%founders’%assembly%or%report%on%the%establishment,%and%%_%statement%verified%by%a%notary,%signed%by%the%representative,%confirming%that%the%performance%of%the%activity%is%in%accordance%with%law%and%that%the%conditions%for%entry%have%been%met.%%(4)%The%following%shall%be%attached%to%the%application%for%entry%in%the%Register%of%an%organizational%form%of%a%foreign%organization:%%_%verified%copy%of%the%articles%of%incorporation%of%the%foreign%organization%and%verified%translation%of%the%registration%in%the%foreign%country%where%it%has%been%established%or%other%document%confirming%that%the%organization%can%be%active,%%_%verified%copy%of%the%decision%and%verified%translation%of%the%decision%of%the%competent%body%for%founding%the%organizational%form%in%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%%_%copy%and%verified%translation%of%the%statute%or%other%corresponding%act,%%_%program%of%activities%in%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%%_%verified%decision%and%translation%for%the%election%of%the%bodies%including%personal%data%of%the%persons%being%members%of%the%bodies,%%_%verified%translation%of%the%decision%and%the%decision%for%election%of%legal%representative%including%the%personal%data,%verified%copy%of%that%person’s%identification%documents%and%document%for%

regulated%stay,%i.e.%permanent%residence%in%the%Republic%of%Macedonia%and%%_%verified%translation%of%the%decision%for%a%person%authorized%by%the%legal%representative%for%registering%the%organizational%form%of%the%foreign%organization%in%the%Republic%of%Macedonia.%%4.$Decision$on$entry$Article$43$(1)%The%Register%shall%be%obliged%to%adopt%a%decision%on%entry%in%the%proper%register%referred%to%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%in%a%period%of%five%days%as%of%the%day%of%filing%the%entry%application.%(2)%The%decision%on%entry%in%the%relevant%register%referred%to%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law%shall%be%delivered%to%the%applicant%in%a%period%of%three%days%as%of%the%day%of%adoption%of%the%decision.%(3)%The%decision%on%entry%in%the%Register%shall%be%delivered%together%with%a%copy%of%the%statute%verified%with%a%seal%of%the%Register.%(4)%The%organization%shall%acquire%the%capacity%of%a%legal%entity%with%the%entry%in%the%relevant%register%referred%to%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law.%Article$43Wa$(1)%If%the%Register%does%not%issue%the%decision,%i.e.%does%not%adopt%a%decision%to%reject%the%request%in%the%time%period%determined%in%Article%43%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law,%within%a%period%of%three%working%days%after%the%expiry%of%the%referred%time%period,%the%submitter%of%the%request%shall%have%right%to%submit%a%request%to%the%filing%office%of%the%head%of%the%body%in%order%the%head%of%the%body%to%adopt%a%decision.%(2)%The%form%and%content%of%the%request%Form%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%prescribed%by%the%Minister%of%Justice.%(3)%The%head%of%the%body%shall%be%obliged,%within%a%period%of%five%working%days%as%of%the%day%of%submission%of%the%request%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%to%issue%the%decision.%(4)%The%submitter%of%the%request%for%exercise%of%the%right%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%also%attach%a%copy%of%the%entry%application%referred%to%in%Article%43%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law.%(5)%If%the%head%of%the%body%does%not%adopt%a%decision%in%the%time%period%referred%to%in%paragraph%(3)%of%this%Article,%the%submitter%of%the%request%may%notify%the%State%Administrative%Inspectorate%within%a%period%of%five%working%days.%(6)%The%State%Administrative%Inspectorate,%the%inspector%of%the%State%Administrative%Inspectorate%referred%to%in%paragraph%(5)%of%this%Article%shall%be%obliged,%within%a%period%of%ten%days%as%of%the%day%of%receipt%of%the%notification%referred%to%in%paragraph%(5)%of%this%Article,%to%conduct%inspection%supervision%in%the%Register%to%inspect%whether%the%procedure%has%been%conducted%in%accordance%with%law,%and%to%notify%the%submitter%of%the%request%in%regard%to%the%situation%established%during%the%supervision%within%a%period%of%three%business%days%as%of%the%day%the%supervision%has%been%conducted.%

(7)%Upon%the%supervision%completed%in%accordance%with%law,%the%inspector%shall%adopt%a%decision%obliging%the%head%of%the%body,%within%a%period%of%ten%days,%to%decide%upon%the%submitted%request,%that%is%to%accept%or%reject%the%request%and%to%notify%the%inspector%about%the%measures%undertaken%and%to%submit%a%copy%of%the%act%deciding%upon%the%request.%(8)%If%the%head%of%the%body%does%not%decide%within%the%time%period%referred%to%in%paragraph%(7)%of%this%Article,%the%inspector%shall%file%a%motion%for%initiation%of%a%misdemeanor%procedure%for%a%misdemeanor%specified%in%the%Law%on%Administrative%Inspection%and%shall%define%additional%time%period%of%five%working%days%during%which%the%head%of%the%body%is%to%decide%upon%the%submitted%request%and%within%the%same%time%period%notify%the%inspector%for%the%adopted%act.%Copy%of%the%act%deciding%upon%the%submitted%request%shall%be%attached%to%the%notification.%The%inspector%shall%inform%the%submitter%of%the%request%about%the%measures%undertaken%within%a%period%of%three%working%days.%(9)%If%the%head%of%the%body%does%not%decide%even%in%the%additional%time%period%referred%to%in%paragraph%(8)%of%this%Article,%the%inspector,%within%a%period%of%three%working%days,%shall%file%a%report%to%the%competent%public%prosecutor%and,%in%the%same%period,%shall%inform%the%submitter%of%the%request%about%the%measures%undertaken.%(10)%If%the%inspector%does%not%act%upon%the%notification%referred%to%in%paragraph%(6)%of%this%Article,%the%submitter%of%the%request%shall%have%right%to%file%an%objection%to%the%filing%office%of%the%Director%of%the%State%Administrative%Inspectorate%within%a%period%of%five%working%days.%If%the%Director%does%not%have%a%filing%office,%the%objection%shall%be%submitted%to%the%filing%office%in%the%head%office%of%the%State%Administrative%Inspectorate.%(11)%The%Director%of%the%State%Administrative%Inspectorate%shall%be%obliged%to%review%the%objection%referred%to%in%paragraph%(10)%of%this%Article%within%a%period%of%three%working%days%as%of%the%day%of%receipt%and,%if%he/she%establishes%that%the%inspector%has%not%acted%upon%the%notification%of%the%submitter%of%the%request%referred%to%in%paragraph%(6)%of%this%Article%or%has%not%filed%a%report%in%accordance%with%paragraph%(9)%of%this%Article,%the%Director%of%the%State%Administrative%Inspection%shall%file%a%motion%for%initiation%of%a%misdemeanor%procedure%for%a%misdemeanor%specified%in%the%Law%on%Administrative%Inspection%for%the%inspector%and%shall%define%additional%time%period%of%five%working%days%during%which%the%inspector%shall%conduct%supervision%in%the%Register%to%inspect%whether%the%procedure%has%been%conducted%in%accordance%with%law%and%shall%notify%the%submitter%of%the%request%about%the%measures%undertaken,%within%a%period%of%three%working%days%as%of%the%day%the%supervision%has%been%conducted.%(12)%If%the%inspector%does%not%act%even%in%the%additional%time%period%referred%to%in%paragraph%(11)%of%this%Article,%the%Director%of%the%State%Administrative%Inspectorate%shall%file%a%report%to%the%competent%public%prosecutor%against%the%inspector,%and%shall%inform%the%submitter%of%the%request%about%the%measures%undertaken%within%a%period%of%three%working%days.%(13)%In%the%case%referred%to%in%paragraph%(12)%of%this%Article,%the%Director%of%the%State%Administrative%Inspectorate%shall%immediately,%and%in%a%period%of%one%working%day%at%the%latest,%authorize%another%inspector%to%conduct%the%supervision%immediately.%(14)%In%the%case%referred%to%in%paragraph%(13)%of%this%Article,%the%Director%of%the%State%Administrative%Inspectorate%shall%inform%the%submitter%of%the%request%about%the%measures%undertaken%within%a%period%of%three%working%days.%

(15)%If%the%Director%of%the%State%Administrative%Inspectorate%does%not%act%in%accordance%with%paragraph%(11)%of%this%Article,%the%submitter%of%the%request%may%file%a%report%to%the%competent%public%prosecutor%within%a%period%of%eight%working%days.%(16)%If%the%head%of%the%body%does%not%decide%in%the%time%period%referred%to%in%paragraph%(9)%of%this%Article,%the%submitter%of%the%request%may%initiate%an%administrative%dispute%with%the%competent%court.%(17)%The%procedure%with%the%Administrative%Court%shall%be%urgent.%(18)%The%bylaw%referred%to%in%paragraph%(2)%of%this%Article%shall%be%adopted%within%a%period%of%30%days%as%of%the%day%of%entry%into%force%of%this%Law.%(19)%As%of%the%adoption%of%the%bylaw%referred%to%in%paragraph%(2)%of%this%Article,%it%shall%be%published%on%the%web%site%of%the%Ministry%of%Justice%forthwith,%and%in%a%period%of%24%hours%at%the%latest.%Article$43Wb$The%submitter%of%the%request%shall%have%right%to%appeal%against%the%decision%that%rejects%the%request%for%issuance%of%a%decision%with%the%State%Commission%for%Decision_making%in%Administrative%Procedure%and%Labor%Relation%Procedure%in%Second%Instance,%within%a%period%of%15%days.%5.$Amending$and$rejecting$Article$44$(1)%If%the%Register%confirms%that%the%entry%application%for%the%corresponding%register%referred%to%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law%is%not%in%accordance%with%Article%42%of%this%Law,%the%applicant%shall%be%noted%thereof,%and%a%time%period%of%30%days%shall%be%determined%for%the%applicant%to%act%upon%the%notification.%(2)%If%the%applicant%fails%to%act%upon%the%notification%in%the%determined%time%period,%the%Register%shall,%by%a%decision,%reject%the%application%for%entry%in%the%corresponding%register%referred%to%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law.%6.$Right$to$appeal$Article$45$The%organization%whose%entry%application%for%the%corresponding%register%referred%to%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law%has%been%rejected%by%a%decision%of%the%Register%shall%have%the%right%to%appeal%against%such%decision%with%the%Commission%for%Appeals,%determined%by%the%Law%on%One_Stop_Shop%System%and%Keeping%the%Trade%Register%and%Register%of%Other%Legal%Entities,%in%a%period%of%15%days%as%of%the%receipt%of%the%decision.%7.$Entry$of$change$of$data$Article$46$

(1)%Organizations%that%changed%the%data%entered%in%the%corresponding%register%referred%to%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law%shall%be%obliged%to%file%an%application%to%the%Register%for%entering%the%changes%in%a%period%of%30%days%as%of%the%day%of%making%the%changes.%(2)%The%representative%shall%file%an%entry%application%for%the%changes%made.%(3)%The%provisions%on%entry%determined%by%this%Law%shall%apply%to%the%entry%of%changes%in%the%data%in%the%corresponding%register%referred%to%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1).%8.$Publicity$of$the$Register$Article$47$The%data%in%the%corresponding%register%referred%to%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law%shall%be%public%and%shall%be%published%on%the%web%site%of%the%Register.%VII.$FUNDS$FOR$OPERATION$OF$THE$ORGANIZATIONS$1.$Sources$of$financing$Article$48$Organizations%shall%acquire%the%funds%for%financing%from%their%membership%fees,%founders’%initial%capital,%charitable%contributions,%donations,%gifts%(in%form%of%money,%goods,%property%rights),%wills,%legacies,%activities%that%generate%profit,%rents%and%leases,%as%well%as%incomes%from%investments,%dividends,%interest%rates,%loans%and%other%incomes%in%accordance%with%law%or%the%statute.%2.$Budget$funds$Article$49$(1)%Organizations%may%receive%funds%from%the%Budget%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%the%budgets%of%the%municipalities,%the%municipalities%in%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje.%(2)%The%Government%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia%and%the%councils%of%the%municipalities,%of%the%municipalities%in%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%Council%of%the%City%of%Skopje%shall%in%detail%determine%the%conditions%for%distribution%and%use%of%the%funds%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article.%(3)%The%Government%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%i.e.%the%competent%state%administration%bodies%and%the%bodies%of%the%municipalities,%the%municipalities%of%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje,%shall%adopt%annual%plans%and%programs%for%distribution%of%the%funds%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article.%(4)%The%state%administration%bodies,%the%bodies%of%the%municipalities,%the%municipalities%of%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje%shall%publish%on%their%web%site%the%organizations%that%have%been%granted%the%funds%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article,%as%well%as%the%goals%of%the%organizations%that%have%been%granted%these%funds.%

(5)%The%organizations%that%have%received%the%funds%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%submit%a%business%and%financial%report%to%the%competent%state%administration%body,%i.e.%the%body%of%the%municipalities,%the%municipalities%of%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje,%in%cases%when%funds%from%the%Budget%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%i.e.%the%budgets%of%the%local%self_government%are%being%used.%(6)%Tax%and%customs%duty%reliefs%cannot%be%applied%to%funds%which%the%organization%has%used%contrary%to%Articles%12%and%13%of%this%Law.%3.$Use$of$funds$Article$50$(1)%The%financial%funds%of%the%organization%shall%be%used%for%achieving%the%goals%of%the%organization%determined%by%the%statute%and%the%program.%(2)%Members%of%the%bodies%of%the%organization%and%their%representatives%by%law%shall%be%obliged%to%govern%and%work%with%due%care%and%in%accordance%with%the%principles%of%good%governance,%in%the%interest%of%the%organization,%and%beyond%their%personal%interests,%i.e.%in%the%interest%of%achieving%the%goals%in%accordance%with%the%law%and%the%statute.%(3)%The%funds%of%the%organization%cannot%be%paid%to%its%members,%founders,%members%of%the%bodies,%representatives,%employees%or%persons%related%thereto,%except%in%cases%when%a%member%of%the%organization%is%a%beneficiary%of%the%organization’s%services%in%accordance%with%the%goals%determined%by%the%statute%and%the%program%of%the%organization.%(4)%The%work%in%the%bodies%of%the%organizations,%as%a%rule,%shall%be%voluntary,%and%the%members%of%the%bodies%of%the%organizations%may%receive%compensation%for%travel%costs%and%daily%allowances,%as%well%as%compensation%for%performing%activities%in%the%bodies%of%the%organization,%in%accordance%with%law.%(5)%The%employees%shall%be%entitled%to%salary%and%allowances%in%accordance%with%law%and%collective%agreement.%4.$Liability$for$the$obligations$Article$51$(1)%Organizations%shall%be%held%liable%for%their%obligations%with%their%whole%assets%and%funds.%(2)%Members%of%the%bodies%of%the%organizations%shall%be%personally%and%unlimitedly%liable%for%their%obligations%towards%the%organization,%for%misusing%the%funds%of%the%organization,%for%achieving%aims%being%forbidden%for%them%as%individuals%or%for%abusing%the%organization%as%a%legal%entity%in%order%to%cause%damage%to%their%creditors.%5.$Damage$liability$Article$52$

(1)%The%members%of%the%organizations’%bodies%and%their%representatives%by%law%shall%be%jointly%and%severally%liable%for%the%damage%caused%to%the%organization%by%their%work,%in%case%it%has%been%caused%as%a%result%of%negligence%or%with%the%intent%to%cause%damage,%except%in%the%cases%when%at%the%moment%of%deciding%they%have%stated%their%opinion%to%the%minutes%or%they%have%not%participated%in%the%decision%making%process.%(2)%Request%for%damage%compensation%shall%be%submitted%by%the%body%determined%by%the%statute%or%the%highest%body,%unless%another%body%has%been%determined%by%the%statute.%6.$Work$reports$Article$53$(1)%Organizations%shall%be%obliged%to%publish%their%annual%work%reports%on%their%web%site%or%in%any%other%manner.%(2)%Organizations%shall%be%obliged%to%prepare%an%annual%financial%report,%to%submit%it%to%the%competent%body%in%accordance%with%law%and%to%publish%it%on%their%web%site%or%to%make%it%available%to%the%public%in%any%other%manner.%(3)%Organizations%shall%be%obliged%to%publish%the%reports%referred%to%in%paragraphs%(1)%and%(2)%of%this%Article%by%April,%30th%for%the%previous%year,%at%the%latest.%7.$Management$of$funds$in$case$of$termination$Article$54$(1)%In%case%of%termination%of%the%work%of%the%organization,%the%funds%that%remain%after%settling%the%obligations%shall%be%used%in%the%manner%determined%by%the%statute.%(2)%Unless%the%statute%determines%a%recipient%of%the%funds%that%remain%after%settling%the%obligations%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article,%these%funds%shall%be%transferred%to%the%municipality,%the%municipalities%in%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje,%where%the%organization%has%its%head%office.%(3)%In%case%of%termination%of%the%public%interest%organization,%the%funds%shall%be%transferred%to%another%public%interest%organization%with%same%or%similar%goal,%or%to%the%municipality%where%the%organization%has%its%head%office,%which%should%be%decided%by%the%provider%of%the%funds.%8.$Transfer$of$funds$in$case$of$prohibition$of$operation$Article$55$When%a%decision%of%a%competent%court%prohibits%the%operation%of%the%organization,%the%property%of%the%organization%shall%be%transferred%to%the%municipality,%the%municipalities%in%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje,%where%the%organization%has%its%head%office.%VIII.$SUPERVISION$

1.$Supervisory$body$Article$56$(1)%Organizations%may%have%a%supervisory%body.%(2)%The%supervisory%body%shall%monitor%the%application%of%the%statute%and%the%program,%shall%take%care%of%the%work%and%the%assets%of%the%organization%and%shall%perform%other%activities%in%the%manner%determined%by%the%statute.%2.$Competence$for$conducting$inspection$Article$57$(1)%The%members%of%the%organization%shall%inspect%the%work%of%the%organization’s%bodies.%(2)%If%the%members%of%the%organization%or%the%members%of%the%organization’s%bodies%find%out%about%certain%irregularities%in%the%application%of%the%statute,%or%in%the%financial%operations,%they%may%request%such%irregularity%to%be%removed%by%the%body%determined%by%the%statute,%i.e.%the%highest%body,%unless%the%statute%determines%otherwise.%3.$Supervision$Article$58$The%Ministry%of%Justice%shall%supervise%the%legality%of%the%application%of%the%provisions%of%this%Law.%IX.$STATUS$CHANGES$1.$Definition$and$types$of$status$changes$Article$59$Status%change%shall%refer%to%acquisition,%merger%and%division%of%the%organization,%performed%on%the%basis%of%a%decision%adopted%by%the%body%in%accordance%with%this%Law%and%the%statute.%2.$Acquisition$of$the$organization$Article$60$(1)%Acquisition%shall%be%the%transfer%of%the%rights%and%obligations%of%one%organization%(target%organization)%to%another%organization%(acquirer),%on%the%basis%of%a%decision%and%acquisition%contract.%(2)%The%acquisition%contract%shall%contain%the%names%and%the%head%office%of%the%organization,%the%manner%of%transferring%the%property%of%the%organization%subject%to%acquisition%and%a%description%of%the%rights%and%obligations%being%transferred.%

(3)%The%acquisition%of%one%or%several%organizations%by%another%organization%shall%be%entered%in%the%Central%Register.%(4)%The%provisions%on%entry%in%the%register%determined%in%this%Law%shall%be%accordingly%applied%to%the%entry%of%the%acquisition.%(5)%The%entry%application%shall%be%submitted%together%with%the%decisions%of%the%organizations%participating%in%the%acquisition%on%accepting%the%signed%acquisition%contracts,%as%identical%copy,%the%acquisition%contract%and%the%decision%for%entry%in%the%register%of%the%target%organizations.%(6)%The%target%organization%shall%cease%to%exist%after%the%entry%of%the%acquisition%in%the%register.%3.$Merger$of$organizations$Article$61$(1)%Merger%shall%be%the%establishment%of%a%new%organization%to%which%all%the%rights%and%obligations%of%two%or%more%organizations%being%merged%are%transferred.%(2)%The%organizations%being%merged%shall%cease%to%exist%after%the%merger,%while%the%newly%established%organization%shall%be%considered%a%new%organization.%(3)%The%provisions%on%establishment%of%an%organization%in%accordance%with%this%Law%shall%accordingly%apply%to%the%new%organization.%4.$Division$of$organizations$Article$62$(1)%An%organization%may%be%divided%in%two%or%more%organizations.%(2)%The%decision%on%division%of%an%organization%shall%have%the%legal%effect%of%the%articles%of%incorporation.%(3)%The%divided%organization%shall%cease%to%exist,%and%the%provisions%on%entry%in%accordance%with%this%Law%shall%apply%to%the%procedure%for%entry%of%the%newly%established%organizations.%(4)%Organizations%established%by%division%shall%be%jointly%and%severally%liable%for%the%obligations%of%the%divided%organization,%as%of%the%day%of%the%entry%in%the%Register.%(5)%A%division%balance%sheet%shall%be%submitted%together%with%the%application%for%entry%in%the%Register.%X.$TERMINATION$OF,$AND$PROHIBITION$AGAINST$THE$ORGANIZATION$1.$Termination$of$organization$Article$63$

(1)%An%organization%shall%cease%to%exist%if:%%_%a%decision%on%termination%of%the%existence%has%been%adopted%in%accordance%with%the%statute,%%_%twice%as%long%time%than%the%time%anticipated%for%holding%a%session%of%the%highest%body%determined%by%the%statute%has%expired,%and%the%session%has%not%been%held,%%_%no%annual%balance%sheet%has%been%submitted%for%two%consecutive%years,%in%accordance%with%law,%%_%the%time%determined%by%the%statute%has%expired,%in%case%the%organization%was%established%for%a%definite%time%period,%%_%there%is%a%status%change%anticipating%termination%of%the%existence,%%_%a%decision%has%been%adopted%by%a%competent%court,%%_%undergoes%bankruptcy%and%%_%a%liquidation%has%been%conducted.%%(2)%An%organization%may%cease%to%exist%if%the%number%of%its%members%reduces%below%the%number%determined%for%establishment.%2.$Initiation$of$a$procedure$for$termination$of$an$organization$Article$64$(1)%Decision%on%termination%of%the%organization%on%the%basis%of%Article%63%paragraph%(1)%lines%2,%3%and%4%and%paragraph%(2)%of%this%Law%shall%be%adopted%by%the%competent%court,%upon%a%proposal%of%the%representative%by%law,%the%members%of%the%bodies%or%the%members,%in%the%cases%when%the%body%determined%by%the%statute%has%not%adopted%a%decision%on%termination%of%the%existence.%(2)%The%procedure%for%termination%of%the%organization%shall%be%conducted%in%the%competent%court%in%line%with%the%provisions%of%the%Law%on%Litigation%Procedure.%(3)%The%court%shall%exMofficio%notify%the%Register%about%the%termination%of%the%organization.%%3.$Prohibition$of$operations$of$an$organization$Article$65$The%operations%of%an%organization%shall%be%prohibited%if:%%_%its%activity%is%aimed%at%violent%destruction%of%the%constitutional%system%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%%_%it%encourages%and%incites%military%aggression%and%instigates%ethnic,%racial%or%religious%hatred%and%intolerance,%%_%there%are%terrorism_related%activities,%%_%it%undertakes%activities%against%the%Constitution%or%a%law%and%%_%it%violates%the%freedoms%and%rights%of%third%parties.%%4.$Initiation$of$a$procedure$for$prohibition$of$the$organizations’$operation$Article$66$(1)%Anyone%may%submit%an%initiative%for%prohibition%of%the%organizations’%operation%to%the%competent%public%prosecutor.%

(2)%If%the%competent%primary%public%prosecutor,%according%to%the%head%office%of%the%organization,%ex_officio%or%upon%a%submitted%initiative,%assesses%that%there%are%reasons%to%prohibit%the%organization’s%operation%in%accordance%with%this%Law,%he/she%shall%submit%a%proposal%to%the%competent%court.%(3)%The%prohibition%procedure%shall%be%urgent.%5.$Right$to$appeal$Article$67$(1)%An%appeal%may%be%filed%with%the%competent%court%of%appeal%against%the%decision%of%the%basic%court%on%prohibition%of%the%organization’s%operation,%in%a%period%of%15%days%as%of%the%day%of%the%receipt%of%the%decision.%(2)%The%basic%court%shall%serve%the%appeal%to%the%court%of%appeal%in%a%period%of%three%days%as%of%the%day%of%the%receipt%of%the%appeal.%(3)%The%court%of%appeal%shall%decide%upon%the%appeal%in%a%period%of%eight%days%as%of%the%day%of%the%receipt%of%the%appeal.%6.$Liquidation$Article$68$(1)%Liquidation%of%an%organization%shall%be%carried%out%when%the%organization%has%sufficient%funds%for%covering%its%obligations,%and%a%decision%(act)%for%termination%of%the%existence%has%been%adopted%by%the%body%determined%by%the%statute.%(2)%The%provisions%of%the%law%regulating%issues%related%to%liquidation%of%trade%companies%shall%apply%to%issues%on%liquidation%procedure%not%regulated%by%this%Law.%(3)%The%liquidation%procedure%shall%be%urgent.%7.$Managing$an$organization$in$liquidation$Article$69$(1)%A%liquidator%shall%manage%the%organization%in%liquidation.%(2)%A%liquidator%shall%be%appointed%in%the%manner%determined%by%the%statute%of%the%organization%or%appointed%by%the%decision%on%termination%of%the%existence%of%the%organization.%(3)%The%authorizations%of%the%bodies%and%the%representative%shall%cease%to%exist%upon%the%appointment%of%the%liquidator.%(4)%The%representation%shall%be%transferred%to%the%liquidator%as%of%the%day%of%opening%the%liquidation%procedure.%

(5)%The%decision%on%termination%by%liquidation%and%on%appointment%of%a%liquidator%shall%be%delivered%to%the%Register%in%a%period%of%three%days%as%of%the%day%of%its%adoption.%(6)%The%data%on%the%liquidator%shall%be%entered%in%the%Register,%and%the%note%“in%liquidation”%shall%be%written%next%to%the%name%of%the%organization.%8.$Shortened$liquidation$procedure$Article$70$(1)%The%organization%may%be%terminated%in%a%shortened%liquidation%procedure%if,%after%the%adoption%of%the%decision%on%termination%of%the%existence%by%the%body%determined%by%the%statute,%several%members%of%the%assembly%or%representatives%of%the%foundation%and%the%foreign%organization%submit%to%the%Register%a%verified%statement,%in%accordance%with%law,%that%all%the%obligations%have%been%settled%towards%the%creditors%and%the%employees%in%the%organization.%(2)%The%entities%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%jointly%and%severally%liable%for%the%organization’s%liabilities%in%a%period%of%three%years%as%of%the%day%of%its%deletion%from%the%Register.%(3)%The%organization%terminated%in%a%shortened%procedure%shall%be%deleted%from%the%Register%and%the%names%and%place%of%permanent%residence,%i.e.%head%office%of%the%entities%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article,%including%a%note%on%their%joint%and%several%liability%for%the%obligations%of%the%organization,%shall%be%entered.%9.$Procedure$after$liquidation$and$bankruptcy$Article$71$(1)%The%liquidator%shall%use%the%funds%remaining%after%settling%the%obligations,%in%accordance%with%this%Law%and%with%the%statute%of%the%organization.%(2)%After%transferring%the%funds%to%the%recipient,%the%liquidator%shall%submit%a%request%for%deletion%from%the%Register,%accompanied%by%a%report%on%the%liquidation%or%the%bankruptcy%and%a%statement%that%all%the%funds%have%been%allocated%in%accordance%with%law%and%with%the%statute.%(3)%The%bankruptcy%procedure%of%organizations%shall%be%conducted%in%accordance%with%law.%10.$Deletion$from$the$Register$Article$72$(1)%The%organization%shall%be%deleted%from%the%Register%based%on%a%completed%liquidation%or%bankruptcy.%(2)%Following%the%deletion%from%the%Register%the%organization%shall%cease%to%exist%as%a%legal%entity.%XI.$STATUS$OF$A$PUBLIC$INT?ST$ORGANIZATION$

1.$Definition$of$the$status$of$public$interest$Article$73$Organizations%may%acquire%the%status%of%public%interest%if%they%perform%activities%of%public%interest,%implement%programs%and%projects%on%central%and/or%local%level,%independently%or%in%cooperation%with%the%state%administration%bodies%and%the%bodies%of%the%municipalities,%municipalities%of%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje,%as%well%as%if%they%use%the%funds%for%implementation%of%the%activities.%2.$Activities$of$public$interest$Article$74$The%following%shall%be%considered%activities%of%public%interest:%%_%development%of%the%democracy,%civil%society%and%human%rights,%%_%help%and%protection%of%persons%with%physical%and%mental%handicap,%persons%with%developmental%impairments%and%persons%with%special%needs,%%_%protection%of%children%and%youth,%%_%protection%of%marginalized%persons%and%their%social%inclusion,%%_%protection%from%drug%abuse,%sexually%transmitted%diseases,%juvenile%delinquency,%alcoholism,%prostitution%and%human%trafficking,%%_%health,%promotion%of%health%and%medical%care,%%_%art,%culture%and%protection%of%cultural%heritage,%%_%amateur%sport,%%_%protection%of%the%environment%and%sustainable%development,%%_%local%and%infrastructure%development,%%_%science,%education%and%education%process%training,%%_%development%of%ethics%and%moral,%%_%humanitarian%and%social%aid,%poverty%reduction,%%_%environmental%disasters%management,%%_%protection%and%care%for%animals,%%_%customers’%protection,%%_%promotion%of%charity%and%voluntarism%and%%_%other%activities%of%public%interest%determined%by%this%or%another%law.%%3.$Criteria$for$public$interest$Article$75$An%association%or%foundation%shall%acquire%the%status%of%a%public%interest%organization%if:%%_%it%is%registered%in%accordance%with%the%provisions%of%this%Law,%%_%the%activity%of%public%interest%is%the%main%income%source%code%in%its%operations,%%_%its%activities%and%actions%are%aimed%at%the%general%public%and%the%interests%of%the%community,%%_%it%has%the%necessary%organizational%structure%in%accordance%with%this%Law,%%_%it%has%human%resources%necessary%for%the%activity%in%accordance%with%the%law,%%_%it%has%appropriate%financial%resources,%i.e.%total%value%of%the%assets%or%annual%income%of%minimum%Euro%1.500%in%Denar%counter_value%according%to%the%exchange%rate%of%the%National%Bank%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%%_%it%has%prescribed%rules%on%conflict%of%interest%and%on%ensuring%transparency%and%publicity%in%its%

operations,%and%%_%it%is%not%in%bankruptcy%or%liquidation%and%its%gyro%account%is%not%blocked.%%4.$Application$Article$76$(1)%The%association%or%the%foundation%shall%file%an%application%for%acquiring%the%status%of%public%interest%organization%to%the%Commission%for%Public%Interest%Organizations.%(2)%The%following%shall%be%attached%to%the%application:%%_%decision%on%entry%in%the%Register,%%_%statute,%%_%work%program%for%the%current%year,%%_%description%of%the%activity%of%public%interest%defined%by%the%statute%and%the%activities%by%which%it%has%been%implemented,%%_%recommendation%from%organizations%or%institutions%they%have%cooperated%with,%%_%description%of%the%organizational%structure,%%_%description%of%the%human%resources%necessary%for%the%activity%in%accordance%with%law,%%_%statement%on%conflict%of%interest%from%the%representative,%%_%information%on%the%economic%and%financial%condition%of%the%organization,%%_%annual%balance%sheet%in%case%the%association%or%foundation%has%completed%one%fiscal%cycle,%%_%confirmation%that%a%liquidation%procedure%has%not%been%initiated,%and%%_%certificate%that%a%security%measure%–%prohibition%to%perform%an%activity%has%not%been%imposed%by%a%legally%valid%decision.%%(3)%The%documents%referred%to%in%paragraph%(2)%of%this%Article%cannot%be%older%than%six%months%and%shall%be%delivered%in%their%original%form%and%in%a%copy%verified%at%a%notary.%(4)%The%status%of%public%interest%shall%be%non_transferable%to%organizations%formed%as%a%result%of%status%changes.%5.$Supervisory$body$Article$77$(1)%The%public%interest%organization%shall%have%a%supervisory%body.%(2)%The%supervisory%body%shall:%%_%monitor%the%implementation%of%the%statute%and%the%program%of%the%organization,%%_%consider%the%operations%and%assets%of%the%organization,%%_%control%the%manner%of%operation%of%the%management%body,%%_%submit%a%report%for%the%financial%and%accounting%operations%to%the%association’s%assembly,%i.e.%the%foundation’s%board%and%the%body%from%which%the%public%authorizations%have%been%transferred,%at%least%once%a%year%%_%inspect%the%annual%balance%sheet%and%other%acts%of%the%organization%and%%_%perform%other%activities%determined%by%law%and%by%the%statute.%%6.$NonWcompatibility$of$offices$

Article$78$(1)%Members%of%the%supervisory%body%cannot%be%members%of%other%bodies%whose%work%they%supervise.%(2)%Employees%in%the%organization%cannot%be%members%of%the%supervisory%body.%7.$Determination$of$public$interest$organizations$Article$79$(1)%The%status%of%public%interest%organizations%shall%be%determined%by%the%Government%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia%on%a%proposal%of%the%Commission%for%Public%Interest%Organizations%(hereinafter:%Commission).%(2)%The%Commission%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%formed%by%the%Government%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia.%(3)%The%Commission%shall%be%composed%of%a%president%and%ten%members%out%of%whom%one%representative%from%the%Ministry%of%Finance,%Ministry%of%Justice,%Ministry%of%Labor%and%Social%Policy,%Ministry%of%Culture,%Ministry%of%Health,%Ministry%of%Education%and%Science,%Ministry%of%Environment%and%Physical%Planning,%Ministry%of%Local%Self_Government,%Agency%for%Youth%and%Sport,%as%well%as%two%representatives%of%organizations%registered%in%accordance%with%this%Law.%(4)%The%manner%and%the%criteria%for%election,%as%well%as%the%reasons%for%termination%of%the%performance%of%the%work%of%the%president%and%the%Commission%members%referred%to%in%paragraph%(3)%of%this%Article%shall%be%regulated%by%the%Minister%of%Justice,%by%a%bylaw.%(5)%The%term%of%office%of%the%president%and%the%members%of%the%Commission%shall%be%four%years.%8.$Competences$of$the$Commission$Article$80$(1)%The%Commission%shall%perform%the%following%activities:%%_%give%proposals%for%awarding%and%terminating%the%status%of%a%public%interest%organization,%%_%review%and%give%opinion%on%business%and%financial%reports%on%the%work%of%the%public%interest%organizations,%%_%propose%initiation%of%a%misdemeanor%procedure%and%%_%determine%the%annual%work%report%for%the%previous%year.%%(2)%The%Commission%shall%adopt%rules%of%procedure%for%its%work.%(3)%The%report%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%line%4%shall%be%published%by%the%Commission%on%its%web%site.%9.$Administrative$W$technical$activities$

Article$81$(1)%The%administrative%_%technical%activities%of%the%Commission%shall%be%performed%by%the%General%Secretariat%of%the%Government%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia.%(2)%The%General%Secretariat%of%the%Government%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia%–%Organizational%Unit%for%Cooperation%with%Civil%Society%Organizations%shall:%%_%prepare%proposals%for%awarding%a%status%to%a%public%interest%organization%upon%submitted%application%by%the%organizations,%%_%provide%professional%and%technical%assistance%to%the%Commission%in%the%performance%of%its%activities,%%_%prepare%the%sessions%of%the%Commission,%%_%review%reports%submitted%by%the%public%interest%organizations%and%prepare%proposals%for%the%Commission%for%acting%upon%the%reports,%%_%reply%to%questions%asked%by%the%public%interest%organizations%and%other%interested%parties,%%_%provide%information%and%advice%for%legal%issues%referring%to%public%interest%organizations,%%_%submit%a%decision%for%awarding%and%revoking%the%status%of%public%interest%to%the%Central%Register,%%_%maintain%an%electronic%database%for%the%work%of%the%Commission%and%information%on%the%registered%public%interest%organizations,%%_%monitor%the%work%of%the%public%interest%organizations,%%_%publish%the%list%of%associations%and%foundations%which%have%been%awarded%the%status%of%public%interest%organization%for%the%previous%year%and%%_%perform%other%activities%determined%by%this%and%another%law.%%10.$Procedure$for$acquiring$the$status$of$a$public$interest$organization$Article$82$(1)%The%application%for%acquiring%the%status%of%a%public%interest%organization%shall%be%filed%through%the%Commission%to%the%Government%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia.%(2)%If%it%is%determined%that%the%application%is%incomplete,%the%Commission%shall%summon%the%applicant%and%determine%a%time%period%of%15%business%days%to%act%upon%the%notification.%(3)%If%during%the%time%period%referred%to%in%paragraph%(2)%of%this%Article%the%association%or%foundation%does%not%act%upon%the%notification,%the%application%shall%be%considered%as%not%filed.%11.$Right$to$appeal$Article$83$(1)%The%Government%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia%shall%adopt%a%decision%in%a%period%of%30%days%as%of%the%day%of%filing%the%application.%(2)%An%administrative%dispute%may%be%initiated%against%the%decision%of%the%Government%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia.%(3)%The%administrative%court%shall%decide%upon%the%appeal%in%a%period%of%30%days%as%of%the%day%of%the%receipt%of%the%appeal.%

12.$Changes$entered$in$the$Register$Article$84$If%the%organizations%change%their%articles%of%incorporation%or%statute%that%would%cause%loss%of%the%status%of%an%association%and%a%foundation%of%public%interest,%or%make%changes%that%are%to%be%entered%in%the%Register,%they%shall%be%obliged%to%inform%the%Commission%in%a%period%of%30%days%after%the%change%is%made.%13.$Reports$Article$85$(1)%The%public%interest%organization%shall%be%obliged,%once%a%year,%to%submit%a%business%and%financial%report%for%its%work%to%the%Government%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia%for%adoption,%after%it%is%previously%approved%by%the%body%determined%by%the%statute,%by%April,%30th%of%the%current%year%for%the%preceding%year%at%latest.%(2)%The%form%and%content%of%the%report%form%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%prescribed%by%the%Minister%of%Finance.%%14.$Audit$Article$86$(1)%The%public%interest%association%or%the%foundation%whose%annual%budget%is%more%than%Euro%20.000%in%Denar%counter_value%according%to%the%middle%exchange%rate%of%the%National%Bank%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia%shall%be%obliged%to%make%an%independent%annual%audit%of%its%financial%operations,%and%if%it%has%a%budget%of%more%than%Euro%100.000%in%Denar%counter_value%according%to%the%middle%exchange%rate%of%the%National%Bank%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia,%it%shall%be%obliged%to%make%an%audit%in%accordance%with%the%international%accounting%standards.%(2)%The%audit%report%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%submitted%together%with%the%report%referred%to%in%Article%77%paragraph%(2)%line%4%of%this%Law,%at%least%once%a%year.%15.$Publicity$of$the$reports$Article$87$The%reports%referred%to%in%Articles%85%and%86%of%this%Law%shall%be%public%and%posted%on%the%web%site%of%the%public%interest%organization,%by%April,%30th%of%the%current%year%for%the%preceding%year.%16.$Reliefs$Article$88$Public%interest%organizations,%in%addition%to%the%tax%and%customs%duty%reliefs%determined%in%Article%7%paragraph%(2)%of%this%Law%shall%have%additional%tax%and%customs%duty%reliefs%in%accordance%with%law.%

17.$Termination$of$the$status$of$public$interest$Article$89$(1)%The%status%of%a%public%interest%organization%shall%terminate:%%_%on%a%request%of%the%association%or%foundation,%%_%when%it%no%longer%meets%the%requirements%necessary%for%acquiring%the%status%of%a%public%interest%organization,%%_%unless%it%forms%a%supervisory%board%and%acts%in%accordance%with%the%statute,%%_%unless%it%submits%a%report%in%the%time%periods%determined%by%this%Law,%%_%unless%it%submits%an%audit%report%in%the%time%periods%in%accordance%with%this%Law%and%%_%if%in%its%operations,%it%does%not%reflect%the%public%interest%for%which%it%has%acquired%its%status.%%(2)%The%Government%shall%adopt%a%decision%on%termination%of%the%status%of%a%public%interest%organization.%The%organization%shall%be%informed%regarding%the%remarks%in%terms%of%paragraph%(1)%lines%2,%3,%4%and%5%of%this%Article%and%a%time%period%of%30%days%shall%be%determined%for%their%removal.%Unless%the%organization%removes%the%remarks%in%the%stated%time%period,%a%decision%on%termination%shall%be%adopted.%(3)%The%Commission%shall%adopt%a%decision%on%termination%of%the%status%of%public%interest.%(4)%An%appeal%may%be%filed%against%the%decision%referred%to%in%paragraph%(2)%of%this%Article%with%the%Administrative%Court%in%a%period%of%30%days%as%of%the%day%of%receipt%of%the%decision.%(5)%The%public%interest%organizations%whose%status%of%public%interest%organization%has%terminated%shall%be%obliged,%in%a%period%of%30%days,%to%submit%to%the%Commission%a%report%for%the%period%from%the%last%report%until%the%moment%of%termination%of%the%status.%XII.$PUBLIC$AUTHORIZATIONS$Article$90$(1)%The%organizations%may%be%entrusted%the%performance%of%public%authorization%by%transferring%competences%from%a%state%administration%body,%a%body%of%the%municipalities,%of%the%municipalities%in%the%city%of%Skopje%and%the%City%of%Skopje%and%other%bodies%having%public%authorization,%in%accordance%with%law.%(2)%The%public%authorization%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%shall%be%entrusted%on%the%basis%of%a%program%of%the%organization%in%a%manner%and%procedure%for%entrusting%the%performance%of%public%authorization,%after%a%previously%announced%public%announcement%in%the%mass%media.%(3)%The%criteria,%the%manner%and%the%procedure%for%entrusting%the%performance%of%a%public%authorization%shall%be%determined%by%a%law%within%the%relevant%area.%(4)%The%organizations%may%be%revoked%the%performance%of%public%authorization%due%to%abuse%or%non_performance%of%the%entrusted%authorization%in%the%manner%and%procedure%determined%by%law.%XIII.$MISDEMEANOR$PROVISIONS$

Article$91$Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%200%to%300%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%imposed%for%a%misdemeanor%on%the%organization%performing%an%activity%not%in%accordance%with%its%goals%determined%by%the%statute%referred%to%in%Articles%18%and%31%of%this%Law.%Article$92$Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%200%to%300%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%imposed%for%a%misdemeanor%on%the%organization%which%does%not%use%the%name%that%is%entered%in%the%Register%in%accordance%with%Article%41%of%this%Law%in%its%legal%transactions.%Article$93$(1)%Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%300%to%3.000%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%imposed%for%a%misdemeanor%on%the%representative,%if%he/she%fails%to%file%an%application%to%the%Register%for%entry%of%the%changes%in%the%time%period%of%30%days%determined%in%Article%46%of%this%Law.%(2)%Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%200%to%300%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%also%imposed%on%the%organization%for%the%misdemeanor%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article.%Article$94$Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%200%to%300%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%imposed%for%a%misdemeanor%on%the%organization%that%does%not%use%the%funds%of%the%organization%in%accordance%with%Article%50%of%this%Law.%Article$95$Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%200%to%300%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%imposed%for%a%misdemeanor%on%the%organization%that%fails%to%publish%its%reports%on%financial%operations%in%accordance%with%Article%53%of%this%Law.%Article$96$Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%200%to%300%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%imposed%for%a%misdemeanor%on%the%organization%that%fails%to%notify%the%Commission%regarding%the%changes%referred%to%in%Article%84%of%this%Law.%Article$97$(1)%Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%300%to%3.000%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%imposed%for%a%misdemeanor%on%the%responsible%person%in%the%public%interest%organization%unless%it%files%narrative%and%financial%report%in%accordance%with%Article%85%of%this%Law.%(2)%Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%200%to%300%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%also%imposed%on%the%organization%for%the%misdemeanor%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article.%

Article$98$Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%200%to%300%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%also%imposed%for%a%misdemeanor%on%the%public%interest%organization%unless%it%makes%annual%audit%for%its%financial%operations%and%fails%to%submit%a%report%in%accordance%with%Article%86%of%this%Law.%Article$99$Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%200%to%300%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%imposed%for%a%misdemeanor%on%the%public%interest%organization%if%it%fails%to%publish%the%reports%in%accordance%with%Article%87%of%this%Law.%Article$100$Fine%in%the%amount%of%Euro%200%to%300%in%Denar%counter_value%shall%be%imposed%for%a%misdemeanor%on%the%public%interest%organization%if%it%fails%to%submit%a%report%to%the%Commission%in%accordance%with%Article%89%paragraph%(4)%of%this%Law%in%a%period%of%30%days.%Article$101$Prior%to%filing%the%motion%for%initiation%of%a%misdemeanor%procedure,%the%perpetrator%shall%be%offered%settlement%from%the%Ministry%of%Finance%as%a%competent%body%for%controlling%the%financial%operations%of%the%organizations.%XIV.$TRANSITIONAL$AND$FINAL$PROVISIONS$Article$102$The%bylaws%determined%by%this%Law%shall%be%adopted%in%a%period%of%six%months%as%of%the%day%this%Law%enters%into%force.%Article$103$The%registration%procedures%initiated%for%organizations%before%the%day%this%Law%enters%into%force%shall%be%completed%in%line%with%the%provisions%of%this%Law.%Article$104$(1)%The%organizations%shall%be%obliged%to%harmonize%the%acts%with%this%Law%and%to%re_register%in%the%Register%in%a%period%of%one%year%as%of%the%day%this%Law%enters%into%force.%(2)%For%organizations%already%entered%in%the%Register,%the%re_registration%in%a%period%of%one%year%as%of%the%day%this%Law%enters%into%force%shall%be%completed%without%paying%fees%or%any%other%charges.%Article$105$

The%property%and%funds%awarded%to%the%social%organizations%and%citizens%associations%for%use%by%the%former%social%and%political%communities%and%self_governing%interest_based%communities%shall%be%considered%state%ownership.%Article$106$(1)%Citizens%associations,%legal%successors%of%social%organizations%and%associations%shall%use%the%property%in%state%ownership%under%lease,%should%it%be%used%for%the%goals%and%tasks%of%the%citizens%association%in%accordance%with%law.%(2)%The%property%referred%to%in%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Article%cannot%be%subject%to%lease%by%the%leasee%–%the%organization.%(3)%The%citizens%associations%being%legal%successors%of%social%organizations%and%associations%established%for%humanitarian%purposes%shall%use%the%property%in%state%ownership%under%lease%free%of%charge,%should%it%be%used%for%the%goals%and%tasks%of%the%citizens%association.%(4)%The%lease%relation%between%the%citizens%association%and%the%state%shall%be%regulated%by%a%contract%in%accordance%with%law.%(5)%A%lease%contract%on%behalf%of%the%state%shall%be%concluded%by%the%state%administration%body%determined%by%law.%Article$107$The%Commission%referred%to%in%Article%79%paragraph%(2)%of%this%Law%shall%be%formed%in%a%period%of%three%months%as%of%the%day%this%Law%enters%into%force.%Article$108$As%of%the%day%this%Law%enters%into%force,%the%Register%shall%be%obliged%to%harmonize%the%keeping%of%registers%determined%in%Article%40%paragraph%(1)%of%this%Law.%Article$109$As%of%the%day%this%Law%enters%into%force,%the%Law%on%Citizens%Associations%and%Foundations%(“Official%Gazette%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia”%number%31/98%and%29/2007)%shall%cease%to%be%valid.%Article$110$This%Law%shall%enter%into%force%on%the%eight%day%as%of%its%publication%in%the%“Official%Gazette%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia”,%except%for%the%provisions%of%Chapter%XI.%Status%of%Public%Interest%Organizations,%which%shall%be%applied%six%months%as%of%the%day%this%Law%enters%into%force.%PROVISION$OF$OTHER$LAW%%Law%Amending%the%Law%on%Associations%and%Foundations%("Official%Gazette%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia"%no.%135/2011):%%Article$2%%

This%Law%shall%enter%into%force%on%the%eight%day%as%of%its%publication%in%the%"Official%Gazette%of%the%Republic%of%Macedonia",%except%the%provision%of%Article%43_b%of%this%Law%that%shall%apply%as%of%the%application%of%the%Law%on%Establishment%of%the%State%Commission%for%Decision_making%in%Administrative%Procedure%and%Labor%Relation%Procedure%in%Second%Instance.%%%