NGO Registration Proposal by Social Affairs Ministry Entails a 100-Dinar Fee
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Hey there! Let's talk about the buzz surrounding the proposed fee for registering new public benefit associations in Kuwait, due to Decree-Law No. 1/2025.
This law allows each government entity to charge fees for public services, and the Ministry of Social Affairs is stepping up with a plan. Sources close to the matter have spilled the beans on a proposed fee of 100 dinars— subject to potential tweaks by the Ministry of Finance.
Here's the scoop: If this plan sails through, aspiring association builders will dish out 50 dinars when submitting their registration request. The remaining 50 dinars will be forked over once the Committee for Evaluation green-lights their application. The first installment is non-refundable, but the second fee will get its money back if the registration request hits the chopping block after a review of the association's bylaws and objectives.
What's the point of all this gold digging, you ask? The Ministry aims to boost its coffers in line with government directions targeting reductions in the strain on the public purse. Not only that, but the Ministry also wants to weed out frivolous applications and ensure that individuals registering associations are truly passionate about offering beneficial services. This move stems from the recent dissolution of some dormant associations that didn't comply with regulations or achieve their stated objectives.
Eight associations have received a trio of final warnings. If they don't respond within the legal timeframe, the Ministry could draft a memorandum to Minister Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah proposing severe actions— possibly including dissolution and asset liquidation. This could jack up the tally of dissolved public benefit associations to 29, slashing the total from 207 to 178 active associations in the country.
Now, let's delve into the nitty-gritty. The imposition of fees is often intended to generate revenue and encourage serious participation. For NGOs, such fees help cover administrative costs related to registration and monitoring. On one hand, the fee may deter some from forming due to the financial strain. On the other, it might encourage high-quality, committed organizations that can contribute positively to society. The government, in turn, could reap extra revenue to support current services or beneficial initiatives.
In essence, while the proposed fee could squeeze new NGOs, it offers advantages for the government and the NGOs alike— promoting dedication and effectiveness in public benefit activities. Party on! 🤘💃
Insight Box:To set the record straight, the proposed fee aims to generate additional revenue for the Ministry of Social Affairs while weeding out less serious organizations. The fee could place a financial burden on new NGOs, potentially discouraging some, but it also has the potential to encourage more committed and effective organizations to form.
The proposed fee for registering new public benefit associations could generate additional revenue for the Ministry of Social Affairs, helping to cover administrative costs and support current services or beneficial initiatives within the industry. Simultaneously, the finance measure aims to discourage some applicants and encourage the formation of dedicated and effective organizations in the business sector.
