Transitioning to the CSP Act: Existing RFAs & RQIs

Learn how registered filing agents (RFAs) and registered qualified individuals (RQIs) will transition to the Corporate Service Providers (CSP) Act 2024.

Last updated 4 September 2026

Key changes in the CSP Act

The CSP Act took effect on 9 June 2025. If your registration expires on or after 9 June 2025, these changes will apply:

Registration period: Two years (instead of one or two years)
Registration fees: $400 for CSPs, $200 for RQIs
RQI requirements: New membership criteria added
Duties and responsibilities: Expanded with higher penalties

More details: Changes to registration, duties and responsibilities

If you are a RFA

What stays the same for RFAs

RFA: No action needed

What transitions automatically	Details
Your registration	RFA registrations automatically become CSP registrations on 9 June 2025: You do not need to apply or pay for this. Your registration expiry date remains unchanged. Any existing terms and conditions on your registration continue to apply under section 8(3) (opens in new tab). You can continue providing filing services to your customers.
Your client list	Your existing client list remains valid and active. View it through "My Clients" on your dashboard.
Employees' filing access	Your existing employee filing access remains valid and active. No changes needed.
Suspended registrations	If your registration is suspended, it will automatically transition to the CSP Act. Your suspension continues for its original duration with no changes to your status or suspension period.

What RFAs need to do

RFA: Actions required

Actions required	Details
Update the types of CSP services you provide	Open the Update Corporate Service Provider Information (opens in new tab) eService and log in. Select Corporate service provider, then Update corporate service provider information. Complete and submit the form.
Renew your registration before it expires	Ensure that you meet the new requirements before you apply. Your registration will continue from the expiry date of your existing registration. Tip: Renew as soon as possible for a smooth transition.

Actions required

Details

Update the types of CSP services you provide

Open the Update Corporate Service Provider Information (opens in new tab) eService and log in.
Select Corporate service provider, then Update corporate service provider information.
Complete and submit the form.

Renew your registration before it expires

Ensure that you meet the new requirements before you apply.

Your registration will continue from the expiry date of your existing registration.

Tip: Renew as soon as possible for a smooth transition.

If you are a RQI

What stays the same for RQIs

RQI: No action needed

What transitions automatically	Details
Your registration	RQI registrations under the ACRA Act will automatically transition to the CSP Act: You do not need to register again or pay for this. Your registration expiry date remains unchanged. Any existing terms and conditions on your registration continue to apply under section 10(3) (opens in new tab). You can continue to file for the registered CSP who employs, engages, or appoints you.
Suspended registrations	If your registration is suspended, it will automatically transition to the CSP Act. Your suspension continues for its original duration with no changes to your status or suspension period.

What transitions automatically

Details

Your registration

RQI registrations under the ACRA Act will automatically transition to the CSP Act:

You do not need to register again or pay for this.
Your registration expiry date remains unchanged.
Any existing terms and conditions on your registration continue to apply under section 10(3) (opens in new tab).
You can continue to file for the registered CSP who employs, engages, or appoints you.

Suspended registrations

If your registration is suspended, it will automatically transition to the CSP Act.

Your suspension continues for its original duration with no changes to your status or suspension period.

What RQIs need to do

Renew your RQI registration before it expires:

Ensure that you meet the new requirements before you apply.
Your registration will continue from the expiry date of your existing registration.
Renew as soon as possible for a smooth transition.