Company annual returns

Every year you need to confirm that the information about your company on the Companies Register is correct and pay a fee of $49.74 (plus GST). This is called an annual return.

Keeping director details up to date

The name, address and appointment status of your company directors must be kept up to date on the Companies Register.

Banned directors

Some people may be banned (‘disqualified’ or ‘prohibited’) from being a director. A banned director can't:

  • act as a director or promoter of a company or
  • take part in the management of a company (either directly or indirectly).

Removing a company

If your company is closing down, there are a number of things you need to do before you can ask us to remove it from the Companies Register. Our guide can help you complete the process.

News and notices

Primary Register: Companies Register Published:
Primary Register: Companies Register Published: Convictions

Conviction for Tara Gehring

Conviction obtained by the Registrar of Companies on 23 August 2022, sentenced on 8 May 2025.

Primary Register: Companies Office Published:

Review of Companies Office fees and levies

Progress on the proposal to introduce a new charging model across the Companies Office registers.