adopting commercial controls to generate such income that contributes to the realization of the Association's purposes is permitted. CDAs are exempt from most taxes and customs, and may accept contributions and donations from abroad, with the permission of the Ministry of Social Solidarity. CDAs must have a General Assembly of all active members, and a Board of Directors, of at least five members elected by the General Assembly for six year terms, and subject to the rules indicated in Law 84/2002. The percentage of Egypt Board Members must be at least equal to those of foreign members. Civic Foundations These differ from CDAs in that there is no minimum number of Founders. The Founders should have Articles of Association comprising the following information: The Foundation name and its geographical jurisdiction and headquarters in Egypt. The purpose for which it is established. A detailed account of funds appropriated to realize the Foundation's purposes. The foundation's management organization, including methods of appointing head and members of boards of trustees and manager. Alternatives A Foundation may also be established under an official deed or registered will, either of which shall be deemed to be the Statute for the Foundation. Each Foundation shall have a board of trustees to be composed of at least three members appointed by founder(s). A Foundation may receive funds from third parties subject to approval by the Minister of Social Solidarity. References Law of Egypt 2002 in law 2002 in Egypt Regulation of non-governmental organizations Organisations based in Egypt