Apply to become a charity or to fundraise
Apply to become a charity or to fundraise
Apply online to register a charity or for a sanction (approval) to fundraise for a community purpose or one-off appeal.
Fee: Nil
If you're already registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), you don't need to also register with us. However, you must notify us of your ACNC registration before starting to fundraise.
Notify us of ACNC registration online
Other ways to apply
Fill out 1 of these application forms:
- application to register as a charity (Form 1)
- application for a sanction (Form 5)—use this form to apply to fundraise for a community purpose or a one-off appeal.
How to lodge paper forms
In person—visit one of our locations
By post:
Registration Services Unit
Office of Fair Trading
GPO Box 3111
BRISBANE QLD 4001
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