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This page outlines the process for setting up an Incorporated Society as numbered steps. It is a text version of the flowchart 'Setting up an Incorporated Society' on the Incorporated Societies page.
Date updated: 12 November 2008
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A brief introduction to tax exemptions and charitable status for community groups.
Date updated: 15 October 2008
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A look at some different sorts of groups and the legal structures that might best suit them.
Date updated: 9 October 2008
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As well as incorporated societies and charitable trusts, some groups may want to consider other alternatives: companies and Māori Land Trusts.
Date updated: 8 October 2008
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An overview of advantages and disadvantages of becoming a legal entity and a comparison of the distinctions between the most common structures.
Date updated: 8 October 2008
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The Managing Well resource catalogue (online in the Community Centre section of this web site) includes references or links to manuals, websites, information sheets, books, and other documents, and a ...
Date updated: 19 September 2008
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Practical information for organisations, groups, trusts and societies, with simple, accurate, easily-found information about their legal obligations. Brochure 2 and Factsheets 1-6 of "Keeping It ...
Date updated: 26 June 2008
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The following list of organisations and sources are available to assist with queries.
Date updated: 17 June 2008
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An overview to help you set-up a charitable trust and register it.
Date updated: 30 April 2008
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Some legal structures used by Māori organisations are similar to those used by non-Māori, whilst others are quite different. This page lists the options.
Date updated: 19 November 2005
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The following titles include useful information about setting up legal structures for community organisations.
Date updated: 11 November 2004