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Administration

Group Against Liquor Advertising

GALA – The Group Against Liquor advertising has been disbanded.

By NFP Editor, 9 years11 January 2014 ago
Governance

Changes to Legislation

I understand that the law around charities has recently changed. How will this affect me? Full details of the changes brought about by The Charities Amendment Act 2012 are contained in an article on the Charities Commission website:   http://www.charities.govt.nz/news/charities-act-changes/ Essentially Read more…

By NFP Editor, 10 years2 July 2013 ago
Non-profit FAQs

What is the value, in monetary terms, of the nfp sector in NZ?

In February 2014 Charities Services made this comment: ” [There are]  27,011 registered charities in New Zealand managing an asset base of $40 billion, they have an annual income of $15.1 billion – a large proportion of which comes from donations. “

By NFP Editor, 10 years8 April 2013 ago
Administration

Forming a non-profit organisation.

I want to form a non-profit organisation. How do I go about it ? The relevant information is contained on the website of the Registrar of Incorporated Societies and there are Fact Sheets on the Charities website. You should consider Read more…

By NFP Editor, 10 years8 April 2013 ago
Governance

A review of the structure of Incorporated Societies?

I have heard that there is a review of the structure of Incorporated Societies. Is this correct? In June 2011 the Law Commission released a press release on the reform of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. The Law Commission is Read more…

By NFP Editor, 10 years8 April 2013 ago
Tax Matters

IRD rules on donations

In August 2011 the Charities Commission issued this note: Inland Revenue has published a “Revenue Alert” highlighting their concerns that some people are claiming tax credits for “donations” where there may not have been a true gift of money to Read more…

By NFP Editor, 10 years8 April 2013 ago
Governance

Non-profit governance advice

Can you point me to any resources informing a document to a current NFP Board on the purpose, operation and composition of a NFP Board? A document from the Office of the Auditor General on conflicts of interest can be Read more…

By NFP Editor, 10 years8 April 2013 ago
Non-profit FAQs

How much does it cost to register a charity?

Registration itself is free. Once registered with Charities organisations are required to file an ANNUAL RETURN for which there is an annual filing fee if your turnover exceeds a certain level which is currently $51.11 if filed online and around Read more…

By NFP Editor, 10 years7 April 2013 ago
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.

By NFP Editor, 10 years7 April 2013 ago
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 Read more…

By NFP Editor, 10 years7 April 2013 ago
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.

By NFP Editor, 10 years7 April 2013 ago
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.

By NFP Editor, 10 years7 April 2013 ago

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