Philea analyses the legal and policy environment shaping philanthropy across Europe through coordinated research at national, EU, and global levels. Working with national experts, it tracks developments affecting how foundations and charitable organisations operate. A key output is the study Comparative Highlights of Foundation Laws, offering a comparative overview of legal and fiscal frameworks for philanthropy across 40 countries, based on detailed country profiles regularly updated since 2002. These profiles examine requirements for registration, governance, reporting, economic activity, and tax treatment, highlighting trends that influence the sector. Interested in the legal and fiscal landscape for philanthropy in a specific country? Explore the country profiles to gain detailed, up-to-date insights across Europe.
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