Reregistering as an incorporated society
How to apply and what you need to provide
If you are a society-based charitable trust board you can apply to reregister as an incorporated society.
Reregistering changes your entity type from a charitable trust board to an incorporated society. Like charitable trust boards, incorporated societies can operate with a charitable purpose and register with Charities Services.
Before making a decision, consider getting independent advice about the implications for your organisation. Community legal services may be able to help.
In this guide
The information you need to confirm or provide
You will need to confirm or provide the following information as part of your application.
- Confirm your society’s name.
- Provide a copy of your society’s constitution. This must comply with section 26 of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
- Confirm the contact details for your society – including the registered office address, addresses for communication, and details of at least 1 contact person.
- Provide details of committee members and other officers – including their name, physical address, email address, and start date.
There are no application fees to pay.
Help to get ready
Before you apply, read our guide on getting ready to reregister. It explains the steps you need to take before starting your application.
How to apply
- Download Form CT-IS22 – Application to reregister as an incorporated society.
- Complete all parts of the form.
- Attach a copy of your society's constitution and any other supporting documents.
- Email your completed form to processing@companiesoffice.govt.nz.
The quickest way to submit your application is by email. If that's not possible, send it by post to:
Companies Office
Private Bag 92061
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
We will review your application
We aim to review your application within 5 working days of receiving it.
If your application is approved, we will update the Incorporated Societies Register and send you an updated Certificate of Incorporation. If we need more information, we will contact the person who submitted the application.
Learn about operating as an incorporated society
Once your organisation is reregistered, it must comply with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and operate in accordance with its constitution.
You will need to keep your society's details up to date on the register and complete an annual return and file annual financial statements each year. Our website provides guidance on meeting these obligations.
Other guides in
Keeping charitable trust board details up to date
- Your responsibilities as a charitable trust board
- Changing your trust board's addresses
- Changing your trust board's name
- Registering changes to a trust deed or a board's rules
- Requesting a correction to the Charitable Trusts Register