Incorporated Societies Act 2022 compliance services

The clock is ticking

The new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 has replaced the outdated 1908 legislation, bringing major changes to how incorporated societies must operate in New Zealand. All existing incorporated societies must reregister before 5 April 2026, which means updating your constitution and adopting new processes to comply with the Act. To prepare these changes for approval at your next AGM, now’s the time to get busy. 

Expertise without the legal fees

We offer a fixed fee service for essential constitution amendments to comply with the new Act that is significantly more affordable than engaging legal services. This approach saves valuable time and resources for your committee members, many of whom are already stretched thin in terms of resources.

Practical governance experience

Our team includes active board members of not-for-profit organisations who truly understand the practical challenges societies face. This first-hand experience allows us to provide advice that is practical, understandable and effective for your specific situation, rather than generic legal guidance that may be difficult to implement.

Get it right the first time

It’s likely that many societies will submit non-compliant constitutions, requiring special meetings and resubmissions that waste time and create frustration. Our expertise ensures your constitution meets all requirements on the first attempt, helping you avoid the hassle and expense of repeated member consultations and additional administrative work.

Our services for incorporated societies 

Essential compliance package (fixed fee: from $950 +GST)

• Complete review of your existing constitution
• Drafting of all essential amendments required by the new Act
• Clear explanations of changes for your committee and members
• Documentation ready for presentation at your AGM

Additional services (hourly rate)

• Assistance with non-compliance-related constitutional changes
• Membership database records management setup
• Board membership requirements implementation
• Governance systems and processes development

Ongoing not-for-profit governance services

• Meeting organisation and professional minute-taking
• Maintenance of registers required by the new Act
• Committee training on compliance requirements
• Governance arrangement improvements

The risks of non-compliance

What happens if you miss the deadline? The consequences of messing up your incorporated society reregistration could be pretty serious for your organisation. You won’t be able to distribute assets to members if you ever need to wind up. You could be forced to transition to a completely different legal structure. Even worse, you might find you’re unable to continue operating until you complete the re-registration process. There’s also the risk of losing the legal status and protections that incorporation gives you. When you think about it, getting your compliance sorted now is much less stressful than dealing with these headaches down the road.

Why act now?

Getting your constitution updated takes more time than you might expect. You’ll need your committee to review draft amendments, consult with your members, secure formal approval at a meeting and then wait for registration processing. Starting now gives you the space to do this right, without the last-minute scramble that comes with tight deadlines.

Let us help you navigate the changes

At IGS, we provide a straightforward, cost-effective path to compliance without the stress. Our fixed-fee approach means you know exactly what you’re paying for essential compliance, with the flexibility to add services as needed.

Are you searching the web for ‘incorporated societies update constitution’ or ‘incorporated societies changes and requirements’? You’ve found the right help. Contact us today to secure your society’s future with expert compliance assistance.