Is there a register of CASC?

CASCs and charities You must choose whether to register as a CASC or a charity. A registered CASC can’t be recognised as a charity for tax purposes. CASCs aren’t regulated by the Charity Commission.

Do sports clubs need to register with HMRC?

A Yes, every club, small or large, should be registered with HMRC as a business for tax. If you are not registered at all, you can register your club by signing up to the Government Gateway. Once you are registered online with HMRC, you can then register the taxes that are applicable to your club.

Can a golf club be a CASC?

The Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) Scheme allows local amateur sports clubs to register with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). You could benefit from a range of tax reliefs, including Gift Aid. Already registered? You can check gov.uk to see if your club is eligible to register with HMRC as a CASC.

Does a CASC pay tax?

Community amateur sports clubs ( CASCs ) need to pay Corporation Tax on any income or capital gains that don’t qualify for tax relief. If your CASC needs to pay tax you must: file a Company Tax Return.

How do I register with CASC?

To register as a CASC, your club must be set up with a formal constitution (for example its rules or memorandum and articles of association). The club’s written constitution must require the club to meet certain conditions, and the club must also be able to show that it actually meets these conditions in practice.

How do I apply for CASC status?

Applying for CASC The club can either apply by using the CASC (A1) postal application form or by submitting an online application. Certain required documents must be submitted with an application. Please read the guidance on how to complete the form.

Is a CASC not for profit?

Broadly speaking, CASCs are local or regional sports clubs that are non-profit making and open to the whole community.

Is a CASC a legal entity?

Becoming incorporated makes the club a separate legal entity which means club members are not personally responsible for its debts. Clubs may also be eligible to adopt charitable status or Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) status, regardless of their legal structure.

What is CASC status?

A CASC is an organisation which has been granted a special tax status by HMRC in recognition of the fact that that it meets certain criteria. Broadly speaking, CASCs are local or regional sports clubs that are non-profit making and open to the whole community.

Can a CASC reclaim VAT?

7.2 A CASC is eligible for various tax reliefs but, unlike charities, there are no specific VAT reliefs for CASCs . They are not eligible for VAT relief on the construction of new buildings, for example clubhouses, pavilions, changing rooms.

How do I set up a sports association?

But, it is a great place to start and take the guesswork out of your legal requirements.

  1. Determine if you want to incorporate.
  2. Determine the size and type of club you want to set up.
  3. Choose a name.
  4. Create rules and a purpose for your organisation.
  5. Vote to incorporate.
  6. Time to set it up.

What is the difference between a CASC and charity?

Essentially, the difference between a CASC and a charity, is that a charity has charitable status and registers with the Charity Commission and HMRC, but a CASC is only registered with HMRC. At present, the guidance for sports clubs wishing to register as a charity is found in Charity Commission document RR11.

Do you have to register with HMRC to be a CASC?

If your sports club is eligible, you can become a community amateur sports club ( CASC ). You’ll get: To benefit you must register with HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ). You can claim relief on money you use to promote and provide facilities for eligible sports.

Are there any sports clubs registered with HMRC?

Preston Sports Club Limited has been added to the list of clubs registered with HMRC as a community amateur sports club. Berkhamsted and Hemel Hempsted Hockey Club Ltd has been added to the list of clubs registered with HMRC as a community amateur sports club.

Can a sports club be removed from the CASC Register?

You can claim relief on money you use to promote and provide facilities for eligible sports. These are known as ‘qualifying purposes’. You can’t remove a CASC from the register (‘deregistration’) though you can close it if the club’s members vote and agree. You must choose whether to register as a CASC or a charity.

When do you get tax relief for CASC?

The tax rules for CASCs changed on 1 April 2015. You may be able to claim relief on money your CASC uses to promote participation in and provide facilities for eligible sports. These are called ‘qualifying purposes’.