Fees and levies for building societies
Fees and levies for registering a new building society, filing annual returns and lodging financial statements
The fees and levies shown below are effective from 1 July 2022.
| Companies Office fee | FMA levy | XRB levy | Total excl GST | Total incl GST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register a building society | $217.39 | $21.74 | $6 | $245.13 | $281.90 |
| File an annual return |
$34.78 | $21.74 | $6 | $62.52 | $71.90 |
| Lodge financial statements under the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 |
$175 | $80 | N/A | $255 | $293.25 |
Payment options
We offer two options for paying your fees (by card or direct debit). To pay by direct debit you will need to set up the direct debit facility several days before you need to pay fees for your building society.
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Last updated September 2025