Fees for incorporated societies
Where fees apply, and how to pay
There are fees to pay for certain transactions on the Incorporated Societies Register. You can pay in a number of ways.
Companies Office fees
All fees are in New Zealand dollars (NZD)
| Service | Fee excl GST |
Total incl GST |
|---|---|---|
| Application to incorporate a society | $88.89 | $102.22 |
| Application to restore a society to the register | $177.78 | $204.45 |
Paying fees
When you’re logged in with your online services account, a message will appear if you're performing a transaction that has a fee attached. You can select 'Pay Now' to proceed, or 'Exit' to end the transaction without payment.
If you've set up a direct debit payment option on your account, you're invoiced monthly for any fees charged to your account. You can also pay fees as you go using a credit or debit card or using internet banking.
Late fees may apply
2022 Act societies only
The Incorporated Societies Regulations 2023 (the Regulations) set out penalty fees that the Registrar is able to charge if a society files certain documents or notices late.
- Up to 25 working days after the due date — $25
- More than 25 working days after the due date — $100
Refer to the Regulations for full details —
Regulation 33, Incorporated Societies Regulations 2023
