Preparing to register

These pages outline what you will need to prepare before registering, including your charitable purpose, rules document and your officer information.

Once you are ready to apply, go to our Ready to apply page to learn about the application process.

Charitable purpose
To be registered as a charity, your organisation must have charitable purposes.

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The name of your organisation
Information about choosing your charity’s legal name and meeting the naming requirements of the Charities Act 2005.

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Charitable purpose and your rules
Guidance on your charity’s rules, including its purposes and clauses.

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Officer information
Guidance on officer roles, eligibility, and certification requirements.

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What you need for registration resource in multi-languages
This resource provides information what you will need to know before you register. This resource has been translated in other languages.

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He pārongo mō te rēhita i te marae kei tētahi whenua rāhui Māori - Registering a marae on a Māori reservation as a charity
Information about registering a marae on Māori reservation land as a charity.

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