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Help with Legal Compliance for Incorporated Societies.

Stay compliant and confident under the Incorporated Societies Act

If you manage or advise an incorporated society, we can help. We support boards, administrators, and managers to understand and meet their obligations under the Incorporated Societies Act.

Understanding Your Responsibilities

Incorporated societies must meet specific legal requirements under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. We help you understand what is required, identify potential risks and keep your society running smoothly and with confidence.

Constitutions, Governance, and Updates

We assist societies by:

Drafting and reviewing constitutions that comply with the 2022 Act

Advising on governance models and committee structures

Supporting decision-making processes that reflect your society’s purpose and meet legal standards

Our goal is to make compliance practical and tailored to how your organisation operates.

Support with Re-Registration and Reporting

The 2022 Act requires all incorporated societies to re-register with the Companies Office and meet new reporting and governance standards. We can:

Guide you through the re-registration process step by step

Help you avoid common pitfalls and administrative delays

Ensure your rules, officer roles and financial reporting meet the updated legal requirements

Where We Work

Our team is based in Wellington, Christchurch, Kāpiti, Lower Hutt and Masterton. We support incorporated societies, community groups and not-for-profit organisations throughout New Zealand.

Questions We Often Get Asked About the Incorporated Societies Act 2022:

All incorporated societies must re-register with the Companies Office by April 2026 to remain active. Societies that do not re-register by this date will cease to exist. We help you prepare your documents and submit them correctly.

The 2022 Act introduces clearer duties for officers, updated dispute resolution processes, and new requirements for financial reporting. It also modernises how constitutions are drafted and lodged. We explain what has changed and what steps your society needs to take.

If your constitution does not meet the new legal standards, your society will not be able to re-register. We review your existing rules and update them so they comply with the new Act while still reflecting your group’s purpose and operations.

Yes. Most societies must now prepare and file annual financial statements that meet the standards of the External Reporting Board (XRB). The level of reporting depends on your society’s size and funding. We can help you understand which category you fall into.

Yes, but they must meet the new eligibility criteria for officers, including being over 16 and not disqualified under the Companies Act. We can help you confirm eligibility and document appointments correctly.