Mandatory one year re-registration period for CSOs commences as the Associations Act comes into effect

For civil society organisations (CSOs), the reforms are expected to strengthen governance, transparency and accountability in alignment with anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing (AML/CTF) standards. However, this transition may also likely create short-term administrative and financial pressures, particularly for smaller organisations with limited capacity to meet the new compliance obligations. Development partners and donors may require evidence of successful re-registration as part of funding and due diligence processes. As the transition period progresses, CSOs are expected to prioritise compliance to ensure continued legal recognition and access to funding opportunities.