Before you start
Before starting a not-for-profit group there are a number of important issues to consider
Visit pageBefore starting a not-for-profit group there are a number of important issues to consider
Visit pageSome organisations are required to pay GST, and there are concessions for some organisations for certain activities.
Visit pageSome charities can access fringe benefits rebates, and health promotion charities and public benevolent institutions can offer their employe es salary packaging.
Visit pageSome not-for-profits are exempt from income tax at federal and state levels.
Visit pageThere are many types of reporting such as tax, fundraising, and change of details notifications
Visit pageSome community organisations need to pay tax, and this is done through tax reporting
Visit pageSubmission to the Treasury’s Tax Deductible Gift Recipient Reform Opportunities Discussion Paper (August 2017)
Visit pageFeedback on the ACNC'S Draft Interpretation Statement on Public Benevolent Institutions (June 2016)
Visit pagePolicy and law reform submissions 2014 & 2015
Visit pageIn Australia there are different laws in different states, as well as Commonwealth laws that apply in all states. This website contains information about Victorian, NSW and Commonwealth laws.