Credit Unions Register

List of help guides

• Law changes to help credit unions comply with their rules

  Legislation passed in response to COVID-19 gives credit unions relief from certain obligations in their rules and makes it possible for them to use electronic means (including electronic voting and the use of electronic signatures).

• About the register

  Credit unions provide some financial services for members and must be incorporated with us.

• Incorporating

  Before you incorporate a credit union, it must comply with the Friendly Societies and Credit Unions Act 1982.​

• Annual filing requirements

  Credit unions must file an annual return and financial statements.

• Keeping your details up to date

  You must advise us in writing of any changes to rules and other details.

• Cancelling an incorporation and removal from the register

  There are 2 situations that can result in a credit union's incorporation being cancelled.

• Fees

  Find the fees you pay for incorporation, filing annual returns and lodging financial statements.​​​