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LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHARITIES AND
NOT-FOR-PROFITS

Calgary: 587.333.3352

Toronto: 647.692.2214

I'm looking for help with:

Starting a New Organization

Registering a Charity

Compliance and Management

Drafting Agreements

Rejected Charity Application

How We Can Help

Incorporating a Not-For-Profit

We offer fast incorporation and organization of not-for-profit corporations starting at a fixed-fee of $1,500 plus taxes. Contact us today to bring your ideas to life!

Charity Registration

Charitable registration can be complicated, especially without legal guidance. Our experienced lawyers can help ensure that your application is not one of the 50% that get rejected by the CRA at our fixed-fee pricing starting at $5,000.

Corporate Governance

Our lawyers can work with your board of directors to ensure your corporate governance structure is set up correctly and in the best interest of the organization.

Rejected Charity Applications

If your organization applied for charitable status and received a denial from the CRA, contact us! We can help redo your application the right way before the deadline.

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Full Suite of Services for Charities and NPOs

At Outsiders Law, we offer a full suite of services for charities and not-for-profits, including fast incorporation of not-for-profit entities, charitable registration, audit defense, fundraising assistance, and more! If you need assistance with legal services for your charity or non-profit, contact us today! Our streamlined processes and fixed-fees make the process quick and easy!

Why Outsiders Law?

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Register a Charity In Alberta

Meet the Team

Outsiders Law is a law firm focused on improving the client experience and reducing the cost of legal services. We simplify the process of incorporating a not-for-profit, and registering a charity, so that you can focus on bringing good to the world.

Meet Our Team:

Sebastian Elawny, Lawyerpreneur

Sebastian Elawny

Founder & Legal Advocate

As the former national Charities and NPO lead at a large multinational law firm, and as the founding partner of the Business Law group at a Big-4 accounting firm, Sebastian has the corporate structuring and charity/NPO experience needed to deliver on any charity or NPO mandate.

In his roles as head of the Calgary Tax Group and National Charities Lead, Sebastian completed complicated mergers and restructurings of a number of charities and not-for-profits. His experience defending charities through audits and registering a wide-range of charities allows him to quickly hone-in on the key issues facing any NPO or charity.

Lex Klombies, Charities & NPOs

Lex Klombies

Senior Associate

Lex Klombies is a seasoned corporate and tax lawyer at Outsiders Law, specializing in advising charities, non-profits, and RCAAAs on compliance with corporate legislation. Lex frequently conducts governance reviews to align clients with best practices in their sector and structures contractual arrangements to ensure legal compliance and long-term mission alignment.

Her extensive experience includes navigating complex tax regulations and advising on charitable donations, ensuring organizations maximize their impact while adhering to legal requirements. Lex’s dedication to social justice and community development continues to make her a respected figure in the legal and non-profit sectors.

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"Andrew and his team are our go-to for charity and general legal questions. Highly impressed by their efficient counsel and useful recommendations. I would highly recommend them to any organization looking for a legal team."

Victor L.

Why Do You Need a Law Firm?

1. We Know Charities & Not-for-Profits – It can be hard to find service providers that understand your needs as a not-for-profit.

2. Understand What You Need – Get all your questions answered quickly, accurately, and for free.

3. Get Things Done Right – Take the guess work out and feel confident that your organization is on the right path for success.

Looking For Other Services?

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Incorporate a Not-for-Profit

With our fixed-fees and streamlined processes, we can help you get your organization incorporated and organized quickly. Click the button below to learn more!

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Rejected Charity Applications

With over 50% of charity applications facing rejection in Canada each year, Outsiders is here to help! We can work with you to fix your application and present it correctly to satisfy the CRA.

Contact Us

Calgary:
1900, 350-7th Ave SW
Phone: 587-333-3352

Suite 1100, 55 University Ave

647-692-2214

Outsiders Office - First Canadian Centre Calgary

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