Friendly Societies Register

List of help guides

• Law changes to help friendly societies comply with their rules

  Legislation passed on 15 May 2020 gives friendly societies relief from certain obligations in their rules that they may not be able to fulfil due to COVID-19 and enables them to make use of electronic means.

• About friendly societies

  Find out what a friendly society is.

• Registering

  Find out how to apply and what to prepare for your application.

• Filing requirements

  Friendly societies must file an annual return some also file financial statements.

• Keeping your details up to date

  You must advise us in writing of any changes to rules and other details.

• Cancelling a registration

  There are several situations when a friendly society's registration can be cancelled.

• Fees

  Find the fees you pay for registration, annual returns and lodging financial statements.​​​