- what is a charity?
- the difference between not-for profit organisations and charities
- how are charities regulated?
- should your organisation register as a charity?
- how do you register as a charity?
- what must a charity do to keep its ACNC registration?
- using the ACNC Registered Charity Tick
- to be a not-for-profit (including having 'not-for-profit clauses' in its rules)
- meet the definition of 'charity', and
- have an ABN
More information
Read more about the definition of charity and registering as a charity on the ACNC's website.
If you are not sure whether your organisation is eligible to register as a charity, read the ACNC’s application checklist and guide and use the ACNC's Charity registration self-assessment tool.
Getting Started Tool: A free online tool
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