Registered charities that are authorised to fundraise in Queensland can report directly via the ACNC’s Annual Information Statement. They will not be required to submit a separate annual return to the Office of Fair Trading unless there is:
- Change in office bearers’ names.
- Change in office bearer’s address.
- Change in club address (including mailing)
- Amendment to your constitution
Notify OFT of Changes Separately to ACNC
While submitting your Annual Information Statement (AIS) to the ACNC meets your annual reporting requirements, please note that you must still notify the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) separately of any of the following changes:
- Office bearer names or residential addresses
- Club mailing or registered address
- Amendments to your constitution
The OFT’s systems do not link with ACNC data, so these updates are not automatically transferred.
OFT now offers an online Smart Form – Change of Circumstances, which may make the process easier. However, they have advised that they still prefer the use of manual forms, which can be completed and emailed back.
For further assistance, contact the OFT directly or refer to their website.
Forms
- Change of Office Bearers or Club Information – OFT Form 10 – Change of Details
- Amendment to the Constitution – OFT 8 – Applications to amend rules
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