Civil associations, institutions, and family and civil funds constitute a fundamental pillar in building society and promoting social development. In this context, the process of selecting the name of the association, institution, or civil fund is a primary and important step to obtain the license to practice the activity; as the name has a pivotal impact in clarifying the objective and the message that the association, institution, or fund seeks to achieve.

This guide aims to clarify the foundations and guiding principles adopted in the process of selecting the names of associations, civil institutions, family funds, and civil entities. It provides a framework that ensures the consistency of the name's meaning with the vision and objectives of the entity. The guide also seeks to promote the development of the sector by clarifying the procedures followed in selecting names in a systematic and effective manner, ensuring the enhancement of their value, protection, and related rights.

• This guide applies to associations, institutions, family funds, and capacities, and clarifies the most important fundamental principles that must be followed when choosing their names, with the aim of facilitating the acceptance process and avoiding the rejection of the establishment request.

• - Law of Civil Society Associations and Organizations issued by Royal Decree No. (M/8) dated 19/2/1437 AH

• - Statute of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development issued by Council of Ministers decision No. (618) dated 20/10/1442 AH.

• - Implementing Regulation of the Law of Civil Society Associations and Organizations issued by the Board of Directors of the National Center for Non-Profit Sector Development under No. (Q/2022/1/2) dated 22/3/1444 AH, and its amendments.

1- The Center is the authority responsible for supervising the implementation of the provisions of this evidence.

2- The Center may review and amend this evidence whenever necessary.