Friendly Societies Register

List of help guides

• Law changes to help friendly societies comply with their rules

  Legislation passed in response to COVID-19 giving friendly societies relief from certain obligations in their rules, and making it possible for them to use electronic means, expired on 31 March 2021.

• 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.​​​