REGISTER AN INCORPORATED SOCIETY (COMPANIES OFFICE, MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)

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A group of people or an organisation can apply for registration under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908. Once the society is registered, it is known as an incorporated society.  A wide range of groups and organisations apply for incorporation, including sports clubs, music and cultural groups and special interest organisations.

Once registered the incorporated society becomes a seperate legal entity ("person"), distinct from its members. This means that the members are not personally liable for the society’s debts, contracts or other obligations. Likewise, members do not have any personal interest in any property or assets owned by the society.

An incorporated society will continue in existence as long as it files certain documents with the Registrar, or until its members, or a creditor, decide to bring the incorporated society to an end.Special Conditions

The Incorporated Societies Act 1908 specifies the requirements for registerin-

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