4.2 LEGAL FORM
Each member confirms what its legal form allows
5 min
| The question | The general position | What each member does | Where the Alliance helps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earning income | Permitted in most jurisdictions provided it is reinvested in the mission | Confirm the treatment in the statutes and tax regime | One checklist of questions for all member jurisdictions |
| Holding repayable capital | Often possible, sometimes restricted by statute or by donor terms | Check grant agreements before the legal form | A shared review of common donor terms |
| Managing third party money | Usually triggers a licence, and rarely justifies the effort early | Use a hosted facility or an existing manager | One hosted facility open to several members |
| Local fundraising and lending | Rules vary by country, and several members named this as a blocker | Test in one country first, then replicate | A shared learning note for each country tested |