The clock is counting down for incorporated societies to reregister under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 before 5 April 2026 – and while that may still sound a way off, the process can take time to get right.
If a society doesn’t reregister by the deadline, it will no longer exist as an incorporated society. That means it could:
Lose access to its accounts and IRD number (if it has one)
Lose its separate legal identity, potentially exposing members to personal liability for debts or obligations (like leases or contracts)
No longer control its property and assets – the Registrar may direct how these are distributed
Be unable to enter new contracts in its name
Lose rights to its name, meaning another group could use it
There won’t be any extensions beyond the 5 April 2026 cut-off, so now’s the time to start.
At Aspiring Law, we can guide you through the reregistration process, help update your constitution to meet the new requirements, and make sure your society is set up for the future.
Get in touch today – we’re here to help you meet the deadline with confidence.