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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
To incorporate a society in New Zealand you must submit an application, along with the required documents, and pay a registration fee.
Once you’ve registered, you’ll need to keep your details on the register up to date, and follow the rules that apply to incorporated societies and how they are run.
Once you've registered your incorporated society, you'll need to file annual financial statements and update other society details when they change.
- Updating your society's contact details on the register - Large and normal banners
- Updating your society's contact details on the register - Large with CTA
- Changing your society's rules or constitution - with full accordion blocks
- Confirming your authority to manage information
- Filing annual financial statements
- Updating names to include macrons
- Using our Constitution Builder tool
- Changing your AGM month and balance date
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.
