Information about the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) is available in multiple languages.
There are a number of benefits of registering your corporation as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission, including tax concessions.
We take concerns about registered charities seriously. We review all concerns raised with us, investigate where appropriate and refer concerns to other agencies if needed.
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This page provides a checklist to ensure you have on hand everything you need to complete the 2019 Annual Information Statement (AIS), as well as highlighting common mistakes to avoid when completing the AIS.
Further support and guidance, as well as links to information on the ACNC website, are contained throughout the 2019 AIS online form.
Information about submitting the 2019 Annual Information Statement for multiple charities in bulk and a downloadable copy of the 2019 Bulk Annual Information Statement.
The ACNC's Forward Together podcasts set out to inform and educate Australia's RSLs, and their leaders, on a number of topics relevant to their day-to-day work.
A checklist to ensure you have everything you need to complete your charity's 2020 Annual Information Statement.
Community sheds (men’s sheds and women’s sheds) may be eligible for deductible gift recipient (DGR) status under a specific category established in 2020. This guidance outlines the community sheds category in more detail and looks at how eligible organisations can access it.
Information about submitting the 2020 Annual Information Statement for multiple charities in bulk and a downloadable copy of the 2020 Bulk Annual Information Statement.