Charity and non-profit

We act for a number of national charitable institutions and have a wealth of experience to draw on in this field.

We can help you with:

• the formation, registration and governance of charitable trusts, incorporated societies, and companies with a charitable function
• preparing rules and constitutions to meet the requirements of the Charities Act
• income tax exemption 
• charitable donee status (so donations to the charity can be tax-deductible for the donor)

More information

Charity law in New Zealand – Charities Services

Legal considerations for clubs – Sport New Zealand

Characteristics of different organisational legal structures – Communitynet Aoteoroa

What is required of organisations that want to operate as charities? – Citizens Advice Bureau