Tax & duties
We advise on the tax and duty laws relating to charities, not-for-profits and philanthropy
Prolegis works right across the charity, not-for-profit, philanthropy sector
Our clients range greatly in size and include:
- private and corporate foundations
- philanthropic individuals
- public arts and other cultural institutions
- non-government schools
- medical and scientific research
- overseas and local aid providers
- churches
- environmental NGOs
- sporting organisations
- aged-care institutions
- disability support organisations
- community groups.
Advocacy and law reform
As part of our purpose to serve the good work of our clients, we are committed to engaging with government and leaders to identify areas for improvement in the various laws which impact on our clients. We are dedicated to doing what we can to ensure the law enhances our clients' ability to do good work and promote trust and confidence in the community. We strive to do this in a manner that keeps up to date with commercial and technological advancements.
Our commitment includes:
- engaging with regulators on an ongoing basis
- participating in reform consultations
- advocating with government directly
Charitable Trusts
Providing services related to the effective creation, organisation and administration of trusts
Structures: establishment & restructuring
Specialist advice on establishment or restructuring of charities, not-for-profits and philanthropic entities
Mergers, collaborations & strategic alliances
We advise charitable organisations and not-for-profits on collaborations and mergers
Gifts, charitable fundraising & promotions
Advising on all legal and tax aspects associated with raising funds as a charity or other not-for-profit
Disputes & regulatory reviews
Including contract disputes, membership and governance, regulatory, negligence and liability issues
Workplace & People issues
Advice for all employment laws, including child protection, OH&S and the people implications of re-structuring
