Act now to reregister your society
Your society must reregister under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 before April 2026 to continue operating as an incorporated society. Your next AGM is the perfect opportunity to agree on reregistration and changes to your society’s constitution.
Starting a society
To incorporate a new society you need to —
- complete an online application,
- upload your constitution, and
- pay the application fee $88.89 (plus GST).
Before you apply, there are a few things you need to do.
What societies must file each year
Your society must file a copy of its financial statements with us every year unless it's registered with Charities Services. These records help to show that your society is still operating, and therefore, should remain on the register.
Societies registered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 must also complete an annual return.
Societies must keep the register up to date
Once you've registered your incorporated society, keep its information up to date on the register, including —
- the society's contact details,
- details of its officers, and
- its rules or constitution.
