List of help guides
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Law changes to help societies comply with their rules
Temporary legislation has been reinstated to help industrial and provident societies manage the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions.
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About industrial and provident societies
Industrial and provident societies provide benefits for their members and operate under registered rules.
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Registering
Industrial and provident societies are registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1908.
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Filing requirements
Each society must register an annual return and some may need to file financial statements.
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Keeping your details up to date
You must notify us if you change your rules, registered office address, name or amalgamate with another society.
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Closing a society
An industrial and provident society may have its registration cancelled, or it can be dissolved or put into liquidation.