Types of charities

You need to meet certain requirements to be eligible for endorsement for charity tax concessions.

This document outlines the characteristics of a charity and explains who determines whether an organisation is a charity. Tax concessions and endorsement requirements for charities are also discussed.

What a registered religious institution is and the requirements to access tax exemptions and concessions.

This document outlines the characteristics of a public benevolent institution (PBI) and explains who determines whether an organisation is a PBI. Tax concessions and endorsement requirements for PBIs are also discussed.

This document outlines the characteristics of a health promotion charity (HPC) and explains who determines whether an organisation is an HPC. Tax concessions and endorsement requirements for HPCs are also discussed.