Businesses, organisations, non-profits and charities have certain tax obligations when setting up. They may also have obligations with other government agencies like the Companies Office or the Charities Commission.
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IRD numbers for businesses and organisations
Your business or organisation uses its IRD number to keep track of its tax.
- Companies Office - tax registration
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Registering for GST
If you supply goods or services you might need to register for GST. Find out if you need to register and how to do it.
- Register as an employer
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Paying tax in your first year in business
Your first year in business is not tax free. If you make voluntary payments before your tax is due, you may get an early payment discount.
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Tax exemptions for charities
If your charity is fully exempt from income tax you won’t need to file an income tax return unless we ask you to.
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Qualifying for the $1,000 income deduction as a not-for-profit
Your not-for-profit may qualify for the first $1,000 it earns to be tax free.
