Bringing a trust board to an end

Before requesting that a charitable trust board be removed, you must deal with any outstanding assets and/or liabilities in the manner specified in its rules or trust deed. Read section 26 of the Charitable Trust Act 1957 for more information.

Information you’ll need to confirm

A charitable trust board applying to be removed must confirm that it:

• is no longer operating
• has no assets – all surplus assets have been disposed of as required by the trust deed/rules and the Charitable Trusts Act 1957
• has no liabilities (debts) including contingent liabilities
• is not a party to any legal proceedings or disputes.

How to apply to remove a trust board

To apply online

Before applying online to remove a charitable trust board, you must have:

• a RealMe® login
• an online services account with the Companies Office
• authority to act on behalf of the charitable trust board

Step by step

Then follow these steps:

1. Log in to your online services account.
2. On the dashboard, from 'My Businesses', select the charitable trust board you wish to remove.
3. On the 'View Details' page, from the 'Maintain charitable trust board' menu select 'Request to remove a charitable trust board'.
4. Confirm the required conditions for removing the board as stated above.
5. Once you have confirmed the above, complete the ‘Signatory Details’ section and click the 'Submit' button.

Request to remove a trust board

To submit your application manually

1. Download Form CT5 – Request to remove a charitable trust board.
2. Complete the form, confirming that the trust board has ceased operating.

Send the completed form, and any supporting documents to us.

By post to —

Companies Office
Private Bag 92061
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142

or by email to —

compliance@companiesoffice.govt.nz

What happens next

Your application is reviewed to ensure all requirements are met. If your application is accepted:

• The trust board is immediately removed from the register.
• You are notified of the outcome of the request.
• Public notice of the removal will appear in the New Zealand Gazette and Companies Office website.

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Ending a charitable trust board

• When a board needs liquidating

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