Submit your 2024 Annual Information Statement

The term ‘Annual Information Statement (AIS)’ might conjure images of endless scrolling under the glare of blue light, navigating countless forms and tasks required for regulatory compliance. If you’ve ever operated or supported a business or charity, this scenario may feel all too familiar. You might even view the AIS as just another item on a long to-do list.

But make no mistake: the AIS is essential to Australia’s thriving philanthropic ecosystem.

Every year, Australian charities must submit their AIS to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC). Far from being mere bureaucracy, the AIS serves as a vital tool for accountability and transparency. The AIS allows regulators, donors, and the public to understand who charities are, the work they do, and the impact they aim to achieve.

Imagine a world without this framework. Without the AIS, the operations and activities of charities could remain hidden from view, leaving the sector vulnerable to secrecy and diminished trust. Charities could face challenges complying with laws, and the public would lose confidence in their integrity. Over time, this lack of transparency could harm Australia’s economy and even weaken the values of accountability and democracy that underpin our society.

By embracing the importance of the AIS, we uphold not just the individual missions of our charities but the broader commitment to fostering a fairer and more transparent community for everyone.

2024 Annual Information Statement due

The 2024 Annual Information Statement is now due for 31 January 2025.

This means that your charity’s activities during the period of 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 must be reported in this Statement.

As this is the usual operating period for most charities, this due date for the 2024 Statement is most applicable. However, below are more dates listed if your charity operates during a different period:

For more information regarding Annual Information Statements, please visit the ACNC’s website at https://www.acnc.gov.au/for-charities/annual-information-statement/2024-annual-information-statement-hub.

WARLOWS LEGAL IS HERE TO HELP YOU

With many years of experience dealing with charities and their Annual Information Statements under our belt, Warlows Legal is here to help you with anything you may need.

Please reach out to Warlows Legal if you have any enquiries or would like assistance with submitting your Annual Information Statement.