To continue operating as an incorporated society after 5 April 2026, you need to reregister under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the new Act). The new Act introduces new requirements for incorporated societies, but your society will not be subject to these until you have reregistered.
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Getting reregistration sorted
There are a few things an incorporated society will need to do before it reregisters, including drafting a compliant constitution. We have prepared content, videos and tools to help with this process.
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The reregistration process
What reregistration is, whether it is right for you, and what's needed to complete this process.
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Drafting a compliant constitution
What your society needs to do to ensure its constitution is compliant with the new Act.
Learn more about dispute resolution procedures
Life after reregistration
After your incorporated society has reregistered, it must comply with the requirements in the new Act. Key ongoing compliance requirements include —
- ensuring the structure requirements continue to be met
- holding annual general meetings (AGMs)
- completing an annual return and filing financial statements, and
- keeping certain society records.
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Maintaining your structure
The requirements your committee, officers, contact person(s) and members must meet.
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Holding annual general meetings (AGMs)
Your requirements for holding AGMs.
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Meeting reporting requirements
Your requirements for financial reporting, filing annual returns and notifying us when details change.
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The records your society must keep.
How you can stay up to date
We will update the information here on our website throughout the reregistration period. You can also choose to receive updates from us directly to your inbox.
Sign up to receive updates from usIf you have any questions or comments about these law changes, you can email us at engage@societies.govt.nz.
