Starting a society

To incorporate a new society you need to:

  • complete an online application,
  • upload your constitution, and
  • pay the application fee $88.89 (plus GST).

Before you apply, there are a few things you need to do.

Annual financial statements and returns

Your society must complete an annual return and upload a copy of its financial statements with us every year, unless it is registered with Charities Services. These records help to show that your society is still operating and should remain on the register.

Societies must keep the register up to date

Once you have registered your incorporated society, you must keep its information up to date on the register, including:

  • the society's addresses and other contact details,
  • details of its officers, and
  • its constitution.

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