New Zealand - Obtain an IRD Number for a Business Charity or Trust

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Procedure

1. Complete an application for a non-individual IRD number (Form IR596). A link to download the form is provided under 'Documents to Use' section. You will need to provide these information: organization type (eg charity, partnership, contact details, start date and details about the office holder (the names, titles and IRD numbers of each director, partner, trustee or executive). Print and sign the completed form.
2. Include a photocopy of any 1 of the following documents to your application:
   1. certificate of incorporation (for companies or incorporated societies)
   2. deed of trust
   3. certificate of registration.
3. Send your application to this address:
   Inland Revenue
   PO Box 39010
   Wellington Mail Centre
   Lower Hutt 5045
4. Within 8-10 working days of receiving your application IRD will send you a plastic card showing the IRD number.

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Required Documents

• Completed application form
• Photocopy of any 1 of the following:
  • certificate of incorporation (for companies or incorporated societies)
  • deed of trust
  • certificate of registration.

Office Locations & Contacts

Inland Revenue Department Contact Information

Eligibility

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Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Application for a non-individual IRD number (IR596)

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Processing Time

Within 8-10 working days of receiving your application IRD will send you a plastic card showing the IRD number.

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Instructions

Setting Up a New Company: If youre setting up a new company through the Companies Office you can get an IRD number at the same time. - Link

Required Information

• organization type (eg charity, partnership)
• contact details
• start date
• office holder details (the names, titles and IRD numbers of each director, partner, trustee or executive).

Need for the Document

An IRD number is a unique identification number from Inland Revenue. You will need to have your IRD number handy every time you deal with the Department.

If youre a sole trader, you can use your own IRD number whenever you file your business tax. But if you are setting up a company, partnership, or a trust or estate, you will need to apply for a separate IRD number.

Youll also need a separate IRD number if youre starting a:

• charity or non-profit organisaton
• club or society
• superannuation scheme

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External Links

• Inland Revenue Department:

http://www.ird.govt.nz/forms-guides/title/forms-i/ir596-form-nonindividualirdapp.html

• New Zealand Government Website:

https://www.govt.nz/browse/work/get-an-ird-number/get-an-ird-number-for-a-business-charity-or-trust/

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