Fees and levies for friendly societies
Fees and levies for registering a new society, filing annual returns and lodging financial statements
The fees and levies shown are effective from 1 July 2022.
Friendly Societies including UFS dispensary and working men’s clubs.
| Companies Office fee excl GST | FMA levy excl GST | XRB levy excl GST | Total excl GST | Total incl GST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Register as a friendly society |
$217.39 | $21.74 | $6 | $245.13 | $281.90 |
| File an annual return - Friendly society |
$34.78 | $21.74 | $6 | $62.52 | $71.90 |
| File an annual return - Branch of a friendly society |
$34.78 | $21.74 | $6 | $62.52 | $71.90 |
| File an annual return - UFS dispensary |
$34.78 | $21.74 | $6 | $62.52 | $71.90 |
| File an annual return - Working men's club |
$34.78 | $21.74 | $6 | $62.52 | $71.90 |
| Lodge financial statements (if filing under Friendly Societies and Credit Unions Act 1982) | $175 | N/A | N/A | $175 | $201.25 |
| Lodge financial statements (if filing under Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013) |
$175 | $80 | N/A | $255 | $293.25 |
Payment options
We offer 2 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 credit union.
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Last updated September 2025