23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?

"In order to pursue their political objectives, political parties may acquire revenue from their assets, membership fees, or membership contributions, publishing activities, voluntary contributions (donations), the sale of promotional materials, the organization of party events, and any other sources as may be deemed eligible by law."

Source: Article 2, POLITICAL ACTIVITY AND ELECTION CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT (consolidated text) 2013, (with 2016 amendment included)

"If political parties generate any profits from their operations, they shall manage such profits as non-profit organizations."

Source: Article 18, POILITICAL PARTIES ACT 1993, (with amendments up till 2006)

Parties may engage in certain commercial activities, such as publishing, sale of promotional materials and party events. The revenues are managed as in the case of non-profit organizations.