#2022-619Decree No. 2022-619 on Control of Foreign Funding of Religions
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Decree No. 2022-619 establishes regulations for monitoring foreign funding received by religious organizations in France. It requires foreign bodies to declare any transfer of assets related to religious activities, ensuring transparency and oversight to prevent undue foreign influence. The decree also sets thresholds for reporting foreign donations and outlines the procedures for compliance and potential opposition by authorities.
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Key Changes
- Imposes requirements for foreign funding declarations by religious organizations.
- Introduces thresholds for reporting foreign donations exceeding a set amount.
- Establishes a clear process for authorities to oppose foreign funding transfers.
Obligations
What this law requires
Declare all foreign funding (cash or in-kind) received by religious associations when the total amount or valuation exceeds €15,300 in a single fiscal year, or when individual items exceed €15,300.
Religious organizations must declare to the prefect any transfer of property, real estate, or shares used for public religious activities when the recipient is a foreign state, foreign legal entity, or non-resident individual, either directly or indirectly through controlled associations or entities.
Submit declaration to the prefect by registered mail with acknowledgment of receipt or equivalent traceable method, accompanied by property title, detailed information about the alienator/owner and recipient, and all constitutive acts or contracts related to the property transfer.
Submit foreign funding declarations within three months of the date the cumulative threshold of €15,300 is exceeded, or within three months of receiving each subsequent donation in the same fiscal year.
Include in foreign funding declarations the name, address, email, and phone number of the beneficiary association, the declarant, and for donations exceeding €15,300, detailed information about the donor including name, date and place of birth, nationality, domicile, and contact information.