About this Form

Use this form to apply for overseas donee status.

When to use this form

If you are a New Zealand charity whose purposes are mainly overseas, you can apply for overseas donee status. This means people can claim a tax credit on cash donations made to your charity. Your charity must be named in tax legislation for people who donate to qualify.

What you will need

You will need to provide:

• a brief overview of your organisation and supporting corporate documents
• evidence of registration with Charities Services
• evidence of registration with a revenue authority or a body with a similar role in another jurisdiction
• evidence of an established relationship with a government or international body such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, or the United Nations Development programme
• proof of membership with an umbrella overseas aid organisation
• adherence to a code of conduct or a code of ethics appropriate to your charity’s sector
• information about how your charity selects and monitors projects
• proof of financial credibility and sustainability
• information about your procedures to prevent funds being used for private profit or illegal activities

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