Article 20 of Decree Law No. 21 of 1989 (issuing the Law of Social and Cultural Societies and Clubs and Private Organizations Operating in the Area of Youth and Sport and Private Institutions) provides that Conventional bank licensees may not accept or process any incoming or outgoing wire transfers from or to any foreign country on behalf of charity and non-profit organisations licensed by the Ministry of Social Development until an official letter by the Ministry authorising the receipt or remittance of the funds has been obtained by the concerned bank.