Your Companies Office Annual Return

What an annual return is?

An annual return is an action the directors of a company need to take every year to review and confirm the company’s details on the Companies Register. You don’t need to provide any financial information in your annual return.

Why you need to file an annual return?

Every company on the register, including overseas companies, must prepare and file an annual return. If you don't file an annual return by the due date, the Registrar of Companies may remove your company from the register.

How to file an annual return?

To file an annual return, you must have:

• a RealMe® login

• an online services account with the Companies Register

• authority to act for your company.

The information you need to   update

1. Company addresses

2. Ultimate holding company

3. Directors' details

4. Shareholdings

How much it cost to file annual return?

The fee for filing an annual return is $49.74 (plus GST) charged by company office plus your accountant will charge this for you for doing this job.