We will not be removing incorporated societies who are impacted by COVID-19 from the register during this time.
The Government will be introducing legislation to make changes to the Companies Act to help businesses facing insolvency due to COVID-19 to remain viable, with the aim of keeping New Zealanders in jobs.
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Where you can search for and maintain companies incorporated or registered in New Zealand
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Where you can search for and register security interests in personal property
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Find out about incorporated societies and the Incorporated Societies Register, and what's needed to register and maintain an incorporated society in New Zealand.
Find out how to search our registers for information about incorporated societies, and other business entities
Once you've registered your incorporated society, you'll need to maintain it by keeping your details up to date, filing annual financial statements, and meeting your other legal obligations.
Once you've registered your incorporated society, you'll need to file annual financial statements and update other society details when they change.
When an incorporated society reaches the end of its 'life', it must be wound up and removed from the register. There are two ways this can be done – by dissolving the society, or having it liquidated.
An application can be made to us to have an incorporated society restored to the register, by the society itself, or by a creditor. You'll need to provide evidence to support your application.
Forms you'll need to register your incorporated society and keep it up to date, along with a schedule of fees payable.
Your online services account allows you to update and manage personal and organisation account details from your online dashboard.
