Starting an incorporated society
To incorporate a society in New Zealand you must submit an application, along with the required documents, and pay a registration fee.
- Before you set up a society It’s important to be sure the legal structure you choose is right for your group’s goals and activities.
- Things to do before you apply What you need to do before applying to incorporate a society.
- Using our Constitution Builder tool Our Constitution Builder is a ‘do-it-yourself’ online tool for drafting or revising your society’s constitution under the 2022 Act.
- Applying to incorporate a society How to incorporate a society on the Incorporated Societies Register.
- Your responsibilities What you’re required to do once you’ve registered your society.
Other help topics
Getting started on the register
Searching the Incorporated Societies Register
Reregistering under the 2022 Act
Running your incorporated society
Meeting your annual filing requirements
Keeping society details up to date
Ending an incorporated society
Restoring an incorporated society to the register
Forms and fees
Managing your online account
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