What happens if you don't re-register?
Your society is removed from the register
It ceases to exist as a legal entity
Assets may need to be distributed
Governance exposure increases for officers
Funding may be affected
Steps you must complete first
1. Rewrite your constitution
2. Confirm officer eligibility
3. Obtain member approval
4. Pass compliant resolutions
5. File correctly with the Registrar
Miss one step and you risk delay or rejection.
Most societies under estimate what's involved.
Get it done properly. On a fixed fee.
No hourly billing.
No ambiguity.
No last-minute scrambling.
Canterbury Legal offers structured re-registration packages that include:
Constitution review and rewrite
Mandatory clause insertion
Member approval wording
AGM resolution drafting
Officer eligibility guidance
Registrar filing support
Why societies choose Canterbury Legal.
Experienced with Incorporated Societies Act 2022
Clear fixed-fee structure
Practical advice for volunteer committees
Governance-focused, not just document drafting
Local, accessible and responsive
Frequently asked questions.
Waiting increases risk. You must update your constitution, secure member approval, and align AGM timing. If meetings are missed or documentation is rejected, you reduce your margin for correction.
Templates do not account for your existing rules, governance structure, or risk profile. Incorrect or incomplete clauses can lead to rejection or future disputes.
Yes. The 2022 Act applies to all Incorporated Societies, regardless of size.
Many societies who start themselves come to us later with urgent filing problems, rushed resolutions, or constitution gaps. Early guidance reduces stress and rework.
Restoration is significantly more complex and disruptive than compliant re-registration. Prevention is cheaper and safer.