Administration
Group Against Liquor Advertising
GALA – The Group Against Liquor advertising has been disbanded.
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…
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. “
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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.