Not-for-Profits

Charitable and Not-For-Profit Organisations

We help charitable and non-profit organisations such as charities, clubs, societies and associations with a range of issues including:

  • Incorporation of companies, trusts and incorporated associations, including advising on the best structures to use
  • Corporate governance (how such organisations should be managed)
  • Tax exemptions on income and tax deductibility for gifts
  • GST
  • Fundraising and compliance with the Charitable Fundraising Act and the Corporations Act
  • Employment
  • Property
  • Trust law

Links:

www.ato.gov.au The ATOassist website has information for non-profit organisations. Click on the "For Non-Profit Organisations" icon for tax information, including income tax, goods and services tax and fringe benefits tax, and details of exemptions or concessions which may apply. Information is also available on fundraising, volunteers and deductible gifts.
www.probonoaustralia.com.au This is the web site of Pro Bono Australia whose aim is to facilitate and increase the level of philanthropy in Australia and to give not for profit organisations the resources they need to run effectively.
www.governance.com.au This web site contains resources in the governance and management areas for Australian non-profit boards.
www.boardsource.org This is a USA web site with governance resources for non-profit boards.