Application by others to restore a society to the register

If an incorporated society has been dissolved, a creditor of the society can apply to have it restored to the register by following the steps below.

What you will need to provide

A creditor must supply —

• a formal request in writing that the society be restored (Form IS6)
• the restoration fee of $177.78 (plus GST).

How to apply

To apply online to have a society restored to the register, you'll need:

• a RealMe® login
• an online services account for the Incorporated Societies Register

Step by step

Follow these steps —

1. Log in to your online services account
2. Search for the society you wish to restore and click on the society's name to view its details.
3. On the 'View Details' page, from the ‘Maintain Society’ tab select ‘Lodge Other Document’.
4. Select ‘Creditor Request to Restore’ and upload your written request outlining the grounds for restoring the society, and any supporting documentation.
5. Click on ‘Submit’.

Once we’ve received your application, we will be in contact to arrange the payment of the restoration fee of $177.78 (plus GST).

What happens next

• Applications are reviewed to ensure that all requirements have been met, all necessary documents have been submitted, and that the restoration fee has been paid.
• If the application is successful, the incorporated society will be immediately restored to the register. An application may take longer to process where we require further information.
• The applicant will be notified by email.
• The Registrar will give public notice of all restored societies in the New Zealand Gazette and on our website.

If you need more information

If you'd like to know more about restoring an incorporated society, read section 28 of the Incorporated Societies Act 1908.

You can apply to have a society restored to the register if, at the time the society was removed, you were:

• a member of the society
• a creditor of the society
• party to legal proceedings against the society
• a liquidator or a receiver of the society.

The information you will need to provide

• A restoration request in writing (Form IS22-RES) outlining the grounds for restoring the society.
• Documents supporting your request. Examples include financial transactions or legal documents.

A restoration fee applies

To apply to restore your society you must pay a restoration fee of $177.78 (plus GST). Make sure you complete the payment details section of Form IS22-RES.

We offer 3 payment options for paying fees (by card, direct debit or internet banking). To pay by direct debit you will need to set up the direct debit facility several days before you apply to restore your society.

How to apply

You will need:

• a RealMe® login, and
• an online account with us.

Step by step

Follow these steps —

1. Log in to the Incorporated Societies Register
2. Search for the society then select the society’s name to view its details.
3. Go to the ‘Maintain Incorporated Society’ menu and select ‘Lodge Other Document’.
4. Select ‘Creditor/Member Request to Restore’
5. Upload your written request (Form IS22-RES) and any supporting documentation.
6. Submit your application.

What happens next

We will review your application and contact you if we have any questions or need any further information.

We must give public notice

If we accept your application, next we will:

• give public notice of the intended restoration, and
• provide a period of 20 working days for any objections.

The notice is published on the Incorporated Societies Register website and the New Zealand Gazette.

News and notices

We will email you to confirm the date the Registrar will publish the public notice.

Wait 20 working days to allow for any objections

Once the notice has been published, the public has 20 working days to object to the restoration of the society. We will email you if we receive any objections.

Restore the society to the register

If we have received no objection after 20 working days, the society will be restored to the register (generally the next working day).