Fundraising Compliance In Cyprus

Fundraising plays a vital role in supporting civil society and charitable activity in the Republic of Cyprus. To safeguard public trust and ensure transparency, the legal framework, primarily the Fundraising Law of 2014 (Ν. 68(I)/2014)  sets clear obligations for all individuals and organisations conducting fundraising activities. This framework ensures that charitable fundraising is conducted lawfully, ethically, and with accountability toward donors and beneficiaries.

Under the Law, no person or organisation may conduct a fundraising activity without a valid permit issued either by the Ministry of Interior or the relevant District Administration. This permit functions as both an authorisation and a mechanism ensuring compliance with reporting obligations and ethical standards. Conducting an unlicensed fundraiser constitutes a criminal offence.