Time is running out - don't forget to re-register your Incorporated Society

All existing incorporated societies need to re-register under the new Incorporated Societies Act by 1 April 2026 if they want to remain registered.  Any who do not register by that date will fall off the register.

Most societies’ rules require at least one meeting to be called to vote on changes to the constitution.  If your society’s AGM is coming up soon, now would be the time to ensure you have a new constitution drafted to avoid having to call an SGM closer to the 1 April date above.

See our article here about what needs to be in a constitution under the new Act

When filing your application to re-register, you need to upload your constitution and will also need to include:

1. The physical address of the proposed registered office;
2. The balance date of the society;
3. The names of the proposed officers (noting you must have at least 3) and their physical addresses;
4. Confirmation that a named officer considers the number of persons applying to incorporate the society is 10 or more; and
5. Confirmation that a named officer considers the proposed constitution complies with the Act.

It pays to take legal advice to ensure your proposed new constitution meets the requirements and to ensure your re-registration process runs smoothly.