Non-profit FAQs
Who can help me to register my non-profit?
Your lawyer will be able to assist – for a fee – or have a look at this website.
Donee Organisations
How do I register my organisation so that donations are eligible for tax credits?
You need to be registered as a ‘donee organisation’ with IRD. If, when applying for registration as a NZ Registered Charity, you indicated that funding would include donations/koha then this will be automatic once registered. IRD will not specifically advise you of this, but your organisation will appear in the IRD Read more…
Donee Organisations
Where can I find out if a charity is registered with the NZ Inland Revenue Department to accept receipts which are eligible for tax deduction purposes?
The key phrase here is ‘donee status’ if you are searching the IRD website.
Tax Matters
What do I have to do to get a tax exemption for a NZ non-profit organisation?
Have a look at: www.ird.govt.nz/notforprofits/ Note that exemption from Resident Witholding Tax (RWT) is not automatic and must be applied for once a non-profit has registered with Charities.
Tax Matters
Where can I find general tax information for NZ non-profit organisations?
Visit the IRD website