Steps to file an annual return

Company details

Ensure these company details are correct and up to date:

• Company type

• Registered office address

• Business activities (primary and secondary)

• Details of company officers (such as the directors and secretary)

• Details of shareholders and shares (such as number of shares held, issued share capital, and paid up share capital)

• Details of any registered charges or loans

Note: You are legally required to keep this information up to date. If anything is incorrect, you must update it before you file.

Financial statements

Check if your company needs to file financial statements.

Financial statements or online declaration

If your company needs to file financial statements:

• Prepare and validate your financial statements

• File your financial statements in the required XBRL format

If your company is exempt, you can declare this online when you file.

Annual general meeting (AGM) details

You must declare your AGM details when you file an annual return. This applies whether you held an AGM, were exempt, or dispensed with holding an AGM.

If your company held an AGM, include the date when you file your annual return.

More details: Due dates and requirements for AGMs

Director signatures

If your company has:

• One director only: That director must sign all submitted documents.

• Multiple directors: At least two directors must sign all submitted documents.

Fees

$60

Processing time

Your records will update immediately once you successfully submit your annual return.