There is now a transition period to allow regulations to be developed and give societies time to become familiar with the new regime. Societies don’t need to do anything just yet, but there are things you could do now so that you are better prepared once it’s time to reregister.
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Timeline to reregistration
It will take some time for all the regulations to be developed. Draft regulations will be available for public consultation. Once everything is in place, societies will have 2½ years to reregister, from October 2023 to April 2026.
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Key changes
The new legislation will affect the way societies operate, including those that are also registered charities.
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Financial reporting
Some societies will need to adopt XRB accounting standards for their financial statements. New thresholds will determine which societies will also need to have an audit.
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How we can help you
We have information and tools you can use now to help you prepare. We'll be updating and developing more resources along the way.
See what you can do to prepare
How you can stay up to date
We will update the information here on our website throughout the transition period. You can also choose to receive updates from us directly to your inbox. Alternatively, you can follow us on Facebook.
Sign up to receive updates from us Follow us on FacebookIf you have any questions or comments about these law changes, you can email us at engage@societies.govt.nz.
