NFP Lawyers is a specialist boutique law practice providing legal support to the not for profit sector.
We identify issues and risk areas, offer practical advice and assistance for issues affecting not for profit organisations and social enterprises.
We have worked with a diverse range of not for profit organisations and social enterprises, from community groups and associations to companies limited by guarantee. Our clients have come from various areas of Australia and undertake a wide range of activities and services.
We aim to provide specialist legal support which is also cost effective.
OUR SERVICES
Advice on appropriate legal structure
Preparation of governance documents
Advice on governance and compliance with directors’ duties
Advice on regulatory compliance – ASIC, ACNC, State Offices, ATO
Preparation of taxation endorsements/exemptions
Advice on intellectual property protection strategies – copyright, trade marks (national and international), domain names,confidentiality
Advice on privacy and FOI compliance
Advice on funding/grant agreements, sponsorship agreements
Advice on property and commercial transactions
LEGAL UPDATES
Changes to the Ancillary Fund Guidelines
On the 1 July 2016 changes to the Private Ancillary Fund Guidelines 2009 and Public Ancillary Fund Guidelines 2011 that set minimum standards for the governance and conduct of ancillary funds [...]
Changes to Not for profit company tax rate
Tax Laws Amendment (Small Business Measures No. 1) Bill 2015 was passed by parliament on 15 June 2015 and is awaiting royal assent. It will reduce the company tax rate [...]
Dr Joanne Redburn
Legal Practitioner Director
Joanne heads our not for profit practice. She acts for a diverse range of not for profit organisations.