Corporations (Fees) Regulations 2001 (Cth)
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These Regulations are the
Corporations (Fees) Regulations 2001 .
Note: A number of expressions used in these Regulations are defined in the Act or Part 1.2 (Interpretation) of the Corporations Act: see subsection 4(2) of the Act.
In these Regulations::
Act means theCorporations (Fees) Act 2001 .
ASIC staff member means a staff member within the meaning of the ASIC Act.
control transaction has the meaning given by regulation 4B.
Corporations Act means theCorporations Act 2001 .
Corporations Regulations means theCorporations Regulations 2001 .
indexable matter : see subregulation 3(2A).
member of ASIC means a member of ASIC under Part 5 of the ASIC Act.
old Law has the same meaning as in section 1451 of the old Corporations Law.
Part 5.1 arrangement has the meaning given by subregulation 4(2).
regulation 4 body has the meaning given by subregulation 4(3).
retail financial services licence means an Australian financial services licence that covers the provision of a financial service to a retail client, whether or not the licence also covers the provision of a financial service to a wholesale client.
threshold value :
(a) for a lodgement under subsection 411(10) or 601GC(2) of the Corporations Act—has the meaning given by regulation 4C of these Regulations; and
(b) for a lodgement under paragraph 661B(1)(b) or 662B(1)(b) of the Corporations Act—has the meaning given by regulation 4F of these Regulations.
wholesale financial services licence means an Australian financial services licence that is not a retail financial services licence.
In Schedules 1 and 2, a reference to a chapter, part, division, section, subsection, paragraph or subparagraph, without reference to an enactment, is a reference to that chapter, part, division, section, subsection, paragraph or subparagraph of the Corporations Act.
(1) For section 5 of the Act, a fee is prescribed for a chargeable matter mentioned in an item in Schedule 1 or 2, unless “no fee” appears in column 2 of the item in relation to the matter.
Note: Fees for other chargeable matters are prescribed in Divisions 2 and 3 of this Part.
(2) The amount of the fee on or after 4 July 2018 is, subject to subregulations (3) to (5), the amount mentioned in column 2 of the item in relation to the matter.
Indexable matters (2A) A chargeable matter is an
indexable matter if it is mentioned in an item in Schedule 2, unless “no fee” appears in column 2 of the item in relation to the matter.(3) In the financial year starting on or after 1 July 2019, if the latest CPI number is greater than the earlier CPI number, the fee for an indexable matter is the amount worked out using the formula:
where:
previous indexable amount is the amount of the fee for the indexable matter that was applicable immediately before that 1 July.(4) In the financial year starting on or after 1 July 2019 if the latest CPI number is not greater than the earlier CPI number, the fee for an indexable matter is the amount of the fee for the indexable matter that was applicable immediately before that 1 July.
(5) If the amount worked out under subregulation (3) is an amount of dollars and cents:
(a) if the amount of cents is at least 50 cents—the amount is to be rounded up to the nearest dollar; or
(b) otherwise—the amount is to be rounded down to the nearest dollar.
(6) For this regulation:
(a) if the Australian Statistician publishes a CPI number for a March quarter in substitution for a CPI number previously published by the Australian Statistician for that quarter, the publication of the later CPI number must be disregarded; and
(b) if the Australian Statistician changes the reference base for the Consumer Price Index, then, after the change is made, regard must be had only to the CPI numbers published using the new reference base.
(7) In this regulation:
CPI number means the All Groups Consumer Price Index number (being the weighted average of the 8 Australian capital cities) published by the Australian Statistician.earlier CPI number is the CPI number for the March quarter 2 financial years before the relevant financial year begins.latest CPI number is the CPI number for the last March quarter before the relevant financial year begins.
(1) For the purposes of section 5 of the Act, and subject to regulation 4H of these Regulations, the fee set out in subregulation (4) of this regulation is prescribed for lodging under subsection 411(10) of the Corporations Act a copy of an order of approval of a Part 5.1 arrangement in relation to a regulation 4 body, if:
(a) the Part 5.1 arrangement is, or is part of, a control transaction in relation to the regulation 4 body; and
(b) the threshold value for the lodgement is equal to or greater than $10 million; and
(c) the lodgement occurs between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2027.
(2) A
Part 5.1 arrangement in relation to a regulation 4 body is a compromise or arrangement under Part 5.1 of the Corporations Act between the regulation 4 body and its members, or a class of its members.(3) A
regulation 4 body is:(a) a listed company; or
(b) an unlisted company with more than 50 members; or
(c) a listed registrable Australian body that is registered under Division 1 of Part 5B.2 of the Corporations Act.
(4) For the purposes of subregulation (1), the fee is the fee worked out using the following table:
1 | greater than $500 million | $195,000. |
2 | (a) less than or equal to $500 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $100 million | $145,000. |
3 | (a) less than $100 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $35 million | $50,000. |
4 | (a) less than $35 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $10 million | $10,000. |
(1) For the purposes of section 5 of the Act, and subject to regulation 4H of these Regulations, the fee set out in subregulation (2) of this regulation is prescribed for lodging under subsection 601GC(2) of the Corporations Act a copy of a modification of the constitution of a listed registered scheme or a new constitution of a listed registered scheme, if:
(a) the modification, or the repeal and replacement, of the constitution of the registered scheme is part of a control transaction in relation to the scheme; and
(b) the threshold value for the lodgement is equal to or greater than $10 million; and
(c) the lodgement occurs between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2027.
(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), the fee is the fee worked out using the following table:
1 | greater than $500 million | $195,000. |
2 | (a) less than or equal to $500 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $100 million | $145,000. |
3 | (a) less than $100 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $35 million | $50,000. |
4 | (a) less than $35 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $10 million | $10,000. |
Regulation 4 bodies (1) One or more Part 5.1 arrangements in relation to a regulation 4 body constitute a
control transaction in relation to the regulation 4 body if the Part 5.1 arrangement or arrangements result in:
(a) a person beginning to control the regulation 4 body; or
(b) the voting power of a person in the regulation 4 body increasing:
(i) from 50% or below to more than 50%; or
(ii) from a starting point that is above 50%.
(2) However, one or more Part 5.1 arrangements are not a
control transaction if:
(a) their sole object is to exchange securities in the regulation 4 body for securities in a body or managed investment scheme (the
new body ) in such a way that subregulation (3) applies; or(b) they are, or are part of, an internal restructure or reorganisation of a group of persons who are:
(i) related bodies corporate; or
(ii) related by means of trust or partnership.
(3) This subregulation applies if, immediately after the exchange, the voting power in the new body of each person who was:
(a) if the Part 5.1 arrangement, or any of the Part 5.1 arrangements, are with all of the members of the regulation 4 body—a member of the regulation 4 body immediately before the exchange; or
(b) if the Part 5.1 arrangement, or all of the Part 5.1 arrangements, are with a class or classes of members of the regulation 4 body—a member of that class or any of those classes;
is the same as the voting power the member had in the regulation 4 body immediately before the exchange.
Listed registered schemes (4) An arrangement is a
control transaction in relation to a listed registered scheme if the arrangement results in:
(a) a person beginning to control the registered scheme; or
(b) the voting power of a person in the registered scheme increasing:
(i) from 50% or below to more than 50%; or
(ii) from a starting point that is above 50%.
(5) For the purposes of paragraph (4)(a) of this regulation, in working out whether a person begins to control the registered scheme, apply section 50AA of the Corporations Act with the modifications set out in paragraphs 604(1)(a) to (h) of that Act in relation to the registered scheme.
(1) This regulation applies to a control transaction in relation to:
(a) a regulation 4 body; or
(b) a listed registered scheme.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation, a
security is:(a) a share in the regulation 4 body; or
(b) an interest in the listed registered scheme;
other than a share or interest issued under the control transaction.
(3) The
threshold value for:(a) a lodgement under subsection 411(10) of the Corporations Act of a copy of an order of approval of a Part 5.1 arrangement in relation to the regulation 4 body that is, or is part of, the control transaction; or
(b) if the control transaction includes a modification of the constitution of the listed registered scheme, or the repeal and replacement of the constitution of the listed registered scheme—a lodgement under subsection 601GC(2) of the Corporations Act of a copy of the modification, or a copy of the new constitution of the listed registered scheme;
is the amount worked out using the following formula:
(4) If the control transaction provides for the acquisition or cancellation of securities in only one class of securities, treat a reference in subregulation (3) to a security as being a reference to a security of that class.
(5) If the control transaction provides for the acquisition or cancellation of securities in 2 or more classes of securities, work out the
threshold value for the lodgement by:(a) applying the formula in subregulation (3) to work out an amount in respect of each of those classes, treating a reference in that formula to a security as being a reference to a security in that class; and
(b) adding up the amounts worked out under paragraph (a) of this subregulation.
(1) For the purposes of section 5 of the Act, and subject to regulation 4H of these Regulations, the fee set out in subregulation (2) of this regulation is prescribed for lodging a notice under paragraph 661B(1)(b) of the Corporations Act relating to a compulsory acquisition of securities following a takeover bid, if:
(a) the threshold value for the lodgement is equal to or greater than $10 million; and
(b) the lodgement occurs between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2027.
(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), the fee is the fee worked out using the following table:
1 | greater than $500 million | $194,198. |
2 | (a) less than or equal to $500 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $100 million | $144,198. |
3 | (a) less than $100 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $35 million | $49,198. |
4 | (a) less than $35 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $10 million | $9,198. |
(1) For the purposes of section 5 of the Act, and subject to regulation 4H of these Regulations, the fee set out in subregulation (2) of this regulation is prescribed for lodging a notice under paragraph 662B(1)(b) of the Corporations Act relating to a right to buy out holders of bid class securities following a takeover bid, if:
(a) the threshold value for the lodgement is equal to or greater than $10 million; and
(b) the lodgement occurs between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2027.
(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), the fee is the fee worked out using the following table:
1 | greater than $500 million | $194,359. |
2 | (a) less than or equal to $500 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $100 million | $144,359. |
3 | (a) less than $100 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $35 million | $49,359. |
4 | (a) less than $35 million; and (b) equal to or greater than $10 million | $9,359. |
(1) The
threshold value for a lodgement under paragraph 661B(1)(b) or 662B(1)(b) of the Corporations Act relating to a takeover bid is the amount worked out using the following formula:(2) If 2 or more takeover bids, by the same bidder, for securities in the same target occur together, work out the
threshold value for a lodgement under paragraph 661B(1)(b) or 662B(1)(b) of the Corporations Act relating to any of those bids by:(a) applying the formula in subregulation (1) of this regulation to work out an amount in respect of each of those bids (including any bid in relation to which a notice is not lodged under paragraph 661B(1)(b) or 662B(1)(b) of the Corporations Act); and
(b) adding up the amounts worked out under paragraph (a) of this subregulation.
To avoid doubt, a fee prescribed by this Subdivision for a lodgement is in addition to any fee prescribed by Division 1 for the lodgement.
Part 5.1 arrangements (1) If:
(a) a control transaction in relation to a regulation 4 body consists of more than one Part 5.1 arrangement; and
(b) a fee prescribed by Subdivision A for lodging a copy of an order of approval of one of the Part 5.1 arrangements is paid;
no fee is prescribed by that Subdivision for lodging a copy of an order of approval of any of the other Part 5.1 arrangements.
Takeover bids (2) If a fee prescribed by Subdivision B for lodging a notice relating to a takeover bid is paid, no fee is prescribed by that Subdivision for lodging another notice relating to the takeover bid.
Example: If the fee prescribed by subregulation 4D(1) is paid for lodging a notice under paragraph 661B(1)(b) of the Corporations Act relating to a compulsory acquisition of securities following a takeover bid, no fee is prescribed by Subdivision B of this Division for lodging a notice under paragraph 662B(1)(b) of the Corporations Act relating to a right to buy out holders of bid class securities following the bid.
(3) If:
(a) 2 or more takeover bids, by the same bidder, for securities in the same target occur together; and
(b) a fee prescribed by Subdivision B for lodging a notice relating to one of the takeover bids is paid;
no fee is prescribed by that Subdivision for lodging a notice relating to any of the other takeover bids.
Arrangements involving multiple control transactions or takeover bids etc. (4) If:
(a) an arrangement (within the meaning of Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act) includes:
(i) 2 or more control transactions; or
(ii) 2 or more takeover bids for securities in different targets; or
(iii) a control transaction and a takeover bid; and
(b) a fee prescribed by this Division is paid for lodging:
(i) a copy of an order of approval of a Part 5.1 arrangement that is, or is part of, any of those control transactions; or
(ii) a copy of a modification of the constitution of a listed registered scheme or a new constitution of a listed registered scheme, if the modification, or the repeal and replacement, of the constitution of the registered scheme is part of any of those control transactions; or
(iii) a notice relating to any of those takeover bids;
no fee is prescribed by this Division for lodging:
(c) a copy of an order of approval of a Part 5.1 arrangement that is, or is part of, any of those control transactions (other than, if subparagraph (b)(i) of this subregulation applies, the copy mentioned in that subparagraph); or
(d) a copy of a modification of the constitution of a listed registered scheme or a new constitution of a registered scheme, if the modification, or the repeal and replacement, of the constitution of the listed registered scheme is part of any of those control transactions (other than, if subparagraph (b)(ii) of this subregulation applies, the copy mentioned in that subparagraph); or
(e) a notice relating to any of those takeover bids (other than, if subparagraph (b)(iii) applies, the notice mentioned in that subparagraph).
Matters with hourly fee rate (1) For section 5 of the Act, the fee set out in subregulation (3) is prescribed for the performance by a member of ASIC, or an ASIC staff member, of the following functions under subsection 798C(2) of the Corporations Act:
(a) reviewing and providing consent to an application for waiver of an operating rule relating to a clearing and settlement facility operated by a market licensee or an associate of the market licensee in respect of the securities of the market licensee;
(b) undertaking an inquiry about compliance with any operating rule of the clearing and settlement facility mentioned in paragraph (a) which relates to securities of the market licensee;
(c) taking action to ensure compliance with the operating rules of the clearing and settlement facility mentioned in paragraph (a) following an inquiry under paragraph (b);
(d) an inquiry about compliance with an arrangement of the kind mentioned in subsection 798C(2) of the Corporations Act;
(e) taking action to ensure compliance with the arrangement following an inquiry under paragraph (d).
Note 1: These functions are mentioned in paragraph (k) of the definition of
chargeable matter in subsection 4(1) of the Act. Expressions that are defined in the Corporations Act have the same meanings in these Regulations: see subsection 4(2) of the Act.Note 2: The fees in this subregulation are subject to limits imposed by section 6 of the Act.
Note 3: Paragraph 7(1)(k) of the Act identifies the person liable to pay the fee and the time at which the liability to pay the fee is incurred.
(2) For section 5 of the Act, the fee set out in subregulation (3) is prescribed for the performance by a member of ASIC, or an ASIC staff member, of the following functions in accordance with listing rules mentioned in subsection 798C(4) of the Corporations Act:
(a) processing and considering the admission of a licensee to a market’s official list;
(b) processing and considering an application for waiver of a listing rule applying to the market licensee;
(c) processing and considering the quotation of additional securities of the market licensee;
(d) processing and considering a transaction involving a related party of the market licensee within the meaning of section 228 of the Corporations Act;
(e) processing and considering an application for requotation of securities of the market licensee;
(f) processing and considering a transaction relating to the proposed change of the nature or scale of activities of the market licensee;
(g) processing and considering a transaction relating to a proposed merger or acquisition involving the market licensee;
(h) conducting an inquiry about compliance by the market licensee with a listing rule;
(i) taking action to ensure compliance with the listing rule following an inquiry under paragraph (h).
Note 1: These functions are mentioned in paragraph (k) of the definition of
chargeable matter in subsection 4(1) of the Act. Expressions that are defined in the Corporations Act have the same meanings in these Regulations: see subsection 4(2) of the Act.Note 2: The fees in this subregulation are subject to limits imposed by section 6 of the Act.
Note 3: Paragraph 7(1)(k) of the Act identifies the person liable to pay the fee and the time at which the liability to pay the fee is incurred.
(2A) For the purposes of section 5 of the Act, the fee set out in subregulation (3) is prescribed for the performance by ASIC of a function conferred on ASIC by the operating rules of a market as required by subsection 798DA(2) of the Corporations Act.
Note 1: These functions are mentioned in subparagraph (k)(iii) of the definition of
chargeable matter in subsection 4(1) of the Act. Expressions that are defined in the Corporations Act have the same meanings in these Regulations: see subsection 4(2) of the Act.Note 2: The fees in this subregulation are subject to limits imposed by section 6 of the Act.
Note 3: Paragraph 7(1)(k) of the Act identifies the person liable to pay the fee and the time at which the liability to pay the fee is incurred.
(2B) For the purposes of section 5 of the Act, the fee set out in subregulation (3) is prescribed for the performance by ASIC of a function required or permitted by regulations made for the purposes of subsection 798E(1) of the Corporations Act.
Note 1: These functions are mentioned in paragraph (l) of the definition of
chargeable matter in subsection 4(1) of the Act. Expressions that are defined in the Corporations Act have the same meanings in these Regulations: see subsection 4(2) of the Act.Note 2: Paragraph 7(1)(l) of the Act identifies the person liable to pay the fee and the time at which the liability to pay the fee is incurred.
(3) The fee is:
(3A) If the amount worked out under subregulation (3) is an amount of dollars and cents:
(a) if the amount of cents is at least 50 cents—the amount is to be rounded up to the nearest dollar; or
(b) otherwise—the amount is to be rounded down to the nearest dollar.
Other matters (4) For section 5 of the Act, if:
(a) ASIC performs 1 or more functions in a period described in subregulation (5) in accordance with subsection 798C(2) or (4) of the Corporations Act; and
(b) none of the functions is mentioned in subregulation (1) or (2);
a fee of $5 000 is prescribed for all of the functions of that kind performed in the period.
Note 1: These functions are mentioned in paragraph (k) of the definition of
chargeable matter in subsection 4(1) of the Act. Expressions that are defined in the Corporations Act have the same meanings in these Regulations: see subsection 4(2) of the Act.Note 2: The fees in this subregulation are subject to limits imposed by section 6 of the Act.
Note 3: Paragraph 7(1)(k) of the Act identifies the person liable to pay the fee and the time at which the liability to pay the fee is incurred.
(5) For paragraph (4)(a), the periods are:
(a) the period starting when this subregulation commences and ending at the end of 30 April 2002; and
(b) the period starting on 1 May 2002 and ending at the end of 30 June 2002; and
(c) each subsequent period of 2 calendar months.
(1) For section 5 of the Act, the fee in subregulation (2) is prescribed for lodging a notice with ASIC under any one or more of the following:
(a) subsection 916F(1) or (3) of the Corporations Act;
(b) subsection 922D(1), 922H(1) or 922HB(1) of that Act.
Note: Some of the notices referred to in subregulation (1) may be combined in a single notice.
(2) The fee is:
Note 1: For the definitions of
prescribed amount andrelevant number of persons , see subregulation (5).Note 2: An additional fee may be charged if a notice is lodged late (see regulation 9B).
Where no fee is payable (3) For section 5 of the Act, no fee is prescribed for lodging a notice if:
(a) the notice is lodged under subsection 922J(1) or 922K(1) or section 1546X of the Corporations Act; or
(b) for a notice lodged under subsection 916F(1) or 922D(1) of that Act—the notice is lodged within 10 business days of the date an Australian financial services licence takes effect.
Indexation (4) Subregulations 3(3) to (7) apply in relation to the prescribed amount in the same way as those subregulations apply in relation to a fee prescribed for an indexable matter.
Definitions (5) In this regulation:
prescribed amount means:(a) for a notice lodged under subsection 916F(1) or 922D(1) of the Corporations Act, or both:
(i) if the notice is lodged electronically—$43; or
(ii) if the notice is lodged in any other form—$79; and
(b) for a notice lodged under subsection 916F(3) or 922H(1) or both, or under subsection 922HB(1), of that Act:
(i) if the notice is lodged electronically—$29; or
(ii) if the notice is lodged in any other form—$50.
relevant number of persons to which a notice relates means the following:(a) for a notice lodged only under subsection 916F(1) or (3) of the Corporations Act—the number of authorised representatives to whom the notice relates;
(b) for a notice lodged only under subsection 922D(1), 922H(1) or 922HB(1) of that Act—the number of relevant providers to whom the notice relates;
(c) for a notice lodged under subsections 916F(1) and 922D(1), or 916F(3) and 922H(1), of that Act—the total of the following:
(i) the number of authorised representatives to whom the notice relates;
(ii) the number of relevant providers who are not authorised representatives to whom the notice relates.
(1) For section 5 of the Act, the fee in subregulation (2) is prescribed (in addition to the fee (if any) prescribed by regulation 9A) if:
(a) a notice is lodged with ASIC under any one or more of the following:
(i) subsection 916F(1) or (3) of the Corporations Act;
(ii) subsection 922D(1), 922H(1), 922HB(1), 922J(1) or 922K(1) of that Act; and
(b) the notice is not lodged in accordance with subsection 916F(1) or (3) or 922L(2) of that Act.
(2) The fee is:
Indexation (3) Subregulations 3(3) to (7) apply in relation to the lower amount and the higher amount in the same way as those subregulations apply in relation to a fee prescribed for an indexable matter.
Relationship with item 14 of Schedule 2 (4) Item 14 of Schedule 2 does not apply in relation to a notice referred to in paragraph (1)(a).
Definitions (5) In this regulation:
higher amount means $308.lower amount means $74.relevant number for the higher amount means the number of:(a) for a notice lodged only under subsection 916F(1) or (3) of the Corporations Act—authorised representatives; and
(b) for a notice lodged only under subsection 922D(1), 922H(1), 922HB(1), 922J(1) or 922K(1) of that Act—relevant providers; and
(c) for a notice lodged under subsections 916F(1) and 922D(1), or 916F(3) and 922H(1), of that Act—authorised representatives, and relevant providers who are not authorised representatives;
in relation to whom the notice was lodged 1 month or more after the time required under subsection 916F(1) or (3) or subsection 922L(2) of that Act, as the case requires.
relevant number for the lower amount means the number of:(a) for a notice lodged only under subsection 916F(1) or (3) of the Corporations Act—authorised representatives; and
(b) for a notice lodged only under subsection 922D(1), 922H(1), 922HB(1), 922J(1) or 922K(1) of that Act—relevant providers; and
(c) for a notice lodged under subsections 916F(1) and 922D(1), or 916F(3) and 922H(1), of that Act—authorised representatives, and relevant providers who are not authorised representatives;
in relation to whom the notice was lodged less than 1 month after the time required under subsection 916F(1) or (3) or subsection 922L(2) of that Act, as the case requires.
(1) Despite subregulation 3(2A), the chargeable matter mentioned in paragraph (b) of item 22 of the table in clause 1 of Schedule 2, as amended by the
Treasury Laws Amendment (ASIC Cost Recovery and Fees) Regulations 2019 , is not an indexable matter in the financial year starting on 1 July 2019.(2) To avoid doubt, the repeal and substitution of items 19A, 20 and 21 of the table in clause 1 of Schedule 2 by the
Treasury Laws Amendment (ASIC Cost Recovery and Fees) Regulations 2019 does not affect the application of subregulation 3(3) in relation to the indexable matters mentioned in those items in the financial year starting on 1 July 2019.
The amendment made by item 2 of Schedule 1 to the
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (Registry Fees) Regulations 2019 applies to requests made on and after 6 January 2020.
(1) Despite the amendment made by the amending Schedule to item 143 of the table in clause 1 of Schedule 1, that item continues to apply, in relation to documents lodged under subsection 912D(1) or (2) of the Corporations Act (as those subsections continue to apply because of subsection 1671A(2) of that Act), as if that amendment had not happened.
(2) In this regulation:
amending Schedule means Schedule 1 to theFinancial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response—Breach Reporting and Remediation) Regulations 2021 .
Despite subregulation 3(2A), the chargeable matter mentioned in item 1B or 1C of the table in clause 1 of Schedule 2, as inserted by the
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle Framework) Regulations 2022 , is not an indexable matter in the financial year starting on 1 July 2022.
Division 6 — Amendments made by the Corporations (Fees) Amendment (RSE Auditors) Regulations 2024
The amendments made by Schedule 1 to the
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (RSE Auditors) Regulations 2024 apply in relation to applications made on or after 1 July 2023.
Note: See regulation 3.
The following table prescribes fees for chargeable matters for the purposes of subregulation 3(1).
Note 1: See also regulation 2 (interpretation).
Note 2: Items in the table referring to a company or corporation may also apply to a CCIV (see Chapter 8B).
1 | On lodging an application under section 913A for an Australian financial services licence, if the application is lodged using electronic means: | ||||
| |||||
| $2,233 | ||||
| $5,025 | ||||
| |||||
| $3,721 | ||||
| $7,537 | ||||
| |||||
| $1,488 | ||||
| $3,350 | ||||
| |||||
| $2,233 | ||||
| $5,025 | ||||
2 | On lodging an application under section 913A for an Australian financial services licence, if the application is lodged without using electronic means: | ||||
| |||||
| $3,349 | ||||
| $7,537 | ||||
| |||||
| $5,582 | ||||
| $11,305 | ||||
| |||||
| $2,233 | ||||
| $5,025 | ||||
| |||||
| $3,349 | ||||
| $7,537 | ||||
3 | On lodging an application under paragraph 914A(2)(b) for imposition, variation or revocation of conditions on an Australian financial services licence, if the application is lodged using electronic means: | ||||
(a) if the licensee is an individual; or | $2,214 | ||||
(b) if the licensee is not an individual | $2,470 | ||||
4 | On lodging an application under paragraph 914A(2)(b) for imposition, variation or revocation of conditions on an Australian financial services licence, if the application is lodged without using electronic means: | ||||
(a) if the licensee is an individual; or | $3,328 | ||||
(b) if the licensee is not an individual | $3,704 | ||||
5 | On application to ASIC for approval of a deed of subordination or deed of mutual release as required by a condition imposed on a licence under section 914A | $1,798 | |||
6 | On lodging an application under subsection 915A(1) for variation of an Australian financial services licence to take account of a change in the licensee’s name | no fee | |||
7 | On application under paragraph 915B(1)(e), (2)(d), (3)(d) or (4)(d) to suspend or cancel an Australian financial services licence | $899 | |||
8 | On application for ASIC to revoke a suspension of an Australian financial services licence mentioned in section 915E | $899 | |||
8A | On application to sit an exam administered by ASIC under subsection 921B(3) | $1,500 | |||
8B | On application for ASIC to review the marking of one or more answers to non‑multiple‑choice questions in an exam administered by ASIC under subsection 921B(3) | $218 | |||
9 | On application under Part 9.2 for registration as an auditor | $338 | |||
10 | On lodging a statement under section 1287A | no fee | |||
11 | On application under paragraph 1289A(3)(b) for imposition, variation or revocation of conditions on registration as an auditor | $1,028 | |||
12 | On lodging an application under section 20‑5 of Schedule 2 to the Corporations Act for registration as a liquidator | $2,200 | |||
13 | For the registration by ASIC of a person as a liquidator under section 20‑30 of Schedule 2 to the Corporations Act | $1,300 | |||
14 | On application under section 20‑40 of Schedule 2 to the Corporations Act for a condition on registration as a liquidator to be varied or removed | $1,018 | |||
15 | On lodging an application under section 20‑70 of Schedule 2 to the Corporations Act for the renewal of registration as a liquidator: | ||||
| $1,720 | ||||
| $1,920 | ||||
16 | On application under paragraph 40‑25(1)(f) or 40‑30(1)(f) of Schedule 2 to the Corporations Act to suspend or cancel registration as a liquidator | $234 | |||
17 | On application under subsection 40‑70(2) of Schedule 2 to the Corporations Act for a suspension to be lifted or for the period of a suspension to be shortened | $1,018 | |||
18 | On application under section 601EA for registration of a managed investment scheme | $3,029 | |||
19 | On lodging a report under section 320 | no fee | |||
20 | On lodging a profit and loss statement and balance sheet under subsection 989B(2) | no fee | |||
21 | On lodging, under subsection 712(4), a document referred to in a short form prospectus | $321 | |||
22 | On lodging, under section 718, a disclosure document that is: | ||||
| $3,206 | ||||
(b) a profile statement; or | $1,924 | ||||
(c) an offer information statement | $1,924 | ||||
23 | On lodging, under section 719, a supplementary or replacement document that is: | ||||
| $802 | ||||
(b) a profile statement; or | $321 | ||||
(c) an offer information statement | $321 | ||||
24 | On lodging a notice with ASIC under paragraph 630(5)(c), items 4 and 9 of the table in subsection 633(1) and paragraphs 633(4)(b) and 650F(3)(b) | no fee | |||
25 | On lodging, under subsection 633(1), a copy of a bidder’s statement for an off‑market bid for a class of securities | $5,264 | |||
26 | On lodging with ASIC a target’s statement (and any accompanying report) mentioned in item 13 of the table in subsection 633(1) in relation to an off‑market bid for a class of securities | $2,565 | |||
27 | On lodging with ASIC a target’s statement (and any other document that was sent with the target’s statement to the relevant market operator) mentioned in item 12 of the table in subsection 635(1) in relation to a market bid for a class of securities | $2,565 | |||
28 | On lodging, under subsection 635(1), a copy of the bidder’s statement for a market bid for a class of securities | $5,130 | |||
29 | On lodging, under item 7 of the table in subsection 635(1), a copy of every other document sent to holders of bid class securities with the bidder’s statement | no fee | |||
30 | On lodging, under paragraph 647(3)(a), a supplementary statement in relation to a takeover bid for a class of securities | $802 | |||
31 | On lodging, under subsection 648G(9), a copy of a Court order in relation to proportional takeover provisions in a constitution | no fee | |||
32 | On lodging a notice with ASIC, as required by subsection 649C(2) or paragraph 650D(1)(b), to vary an offer under a market bid or off‑market bid for a class of securities | $802 | |||
33 | On lodging a notice with ASIC under paragraph 654C(3)(b) in relation to a bidder’s voting power | no fee | |||
34 | On giving an exemption under subsection 791C(1) in relation to a particular financial market or type of financial market | ||||
$38,651
35
On application to the Minister to vary, under subsection 791C(2), an exemption from all or specified provisions of Part 7.2
$17,179
36
On application to the Minister to revoke, under subsection 791C(2), an exemption from all or specified provisions of Part 7.2
no fee
37
On giving an annual report to ASIC under subsection 792F(1)
no fee
38
On lodging written notice of changes to operating rules with ASIC under subsection 793D(1):
(a) low complexity; or
$2,580
(b) medium complexity; or
$18,035
(c) high complexity
$44,660
39
On lodging written notice of changes to operating rules with ASIC under subsection 793D(3)
$1,549
40
On lodging an application, under subsection 795A(1), for an Australian market licence:
(a) low complexity; or
$15,462
(b) medium complexity; or
$85,888
(c) high complexity
$154,596
41
On lodging an application, under subsection 796A(2), for the imposition of conditions or additional conditions, or the variation or revocation of conditions, on an Australian market licence:
(a) low complexity; or
$2,580
(b) medium complexity; or
$18,035
(c) high complexity
$44,660
42
On lodging an application, under subsection 797A(1), for the variation of an Australian market licence to take account of a change in the licensee’s name
$1,549
43
On application, under paragraph 797B(c), for the Minister to suspend or cancel an Australian market licence
no fee
44
On application for an exemption or declaration under section 798D
$17,180
45
On giving an exemption under subsection 820C(1) in relation to a particular clearing and settlement facility or type of clearing and settlement facility
$38,651
46
On application to the Minister to vary, under subsection 820C(2), an exemption from all or specified provisions of Part 7.3
$17,179
47
On application to the Minister to revoke, under subsection 820C(2), an exemption from all or specified provisions of Part 7.3
no fee
48
On giving an annual report to ASIC under subsection 821E(1)
no fee
49
On lodging written notice of changes to operating rules with ASIC under subsection 822D(1):
(a) low complexity; or
$2,580
(b) medium complexity; or
$18,035
(c) high complexity
$44,660
50
On lodging written notice of changes to operating rules with ASIC under subsection 822D(3)
$1,549
51
On lodging an application, under subsection 824A(1), for an Australian CS facility licence:
(a) low complexity; or
$15,462
(b) medium complexity; or
$85,888
(c) high complexity
$154,596
52
On lodging an application, under subsection 825A(2), for the imposition of conditions or additional conditions, or the variation or revocation of conditions, on an Australian CS facility licence:
(a) low complexity; or
$2,580
(b) medium complexity; or
$18,035
(c) high complexity
$44,660
53
On lodging an application, under subsection 826A(1), for the variation of an Australian CS facility licence to take account of a change in the licensee’s name
$1,549
54
On application, under paragraph 826B(c), to the Minister to suspend or cancel an Australian CS facility licence
no fee
55
On lodging an application, under subsection 851A(1), for approval to have voting power of more than 15%
$158,350
56
On lodging an application, under subsection 851C(2), to extend the period of an approval to have voting power of more than 15%
$670
57
On lodging an application, under paragraph 851D(3)(b), for the imposition, revocation or variation of conditions on an approval to have voting power of more than 15%
$670
58
On lodging an application, under subsection 851E(1), to vary a percentage specified in an approval to have voting power of more than 15%
$670
59
On lodging an application, under subsection 851F(3), for the revocation of an approval to have voting power of more than 15%
$670
60
On giving the Minister or ASIC information in accordance with regulations made for the purposes of paragraph 854A(1)(c)
$230
61
On lodging an application, under subsection 882B(1), for compensation arrangements
$15,462
62
On lodging written notice, under subsection 884B(2), of a change to a matter required to be dealt with by the compensation rules
$38,651
63
On lodging an application, under subsection 884C(1), for approval of a change to a matter that is not required to be dealt with by the compensation rules
$38,651
64
On lodging written notice, under subsection 890G(1), of a change to the SEGC’s operating rules
$38,651
65
On lodging, under subsection 892H(6), a copy of a report and financial statements
no fee
66
On lodging an application, under section 905B, for an Australian derivative trade repository licence
$154,598
67
On lodging an application, under paragraph 905F(2)(b), for imposition, variation or revocation of conditions on an Australian derivative trade repository licence
$38,651
68
On lodging an application, under section 905G, for the variation of an Australian derivative trade repository licence to take account of a change in the licensee’s name
$1,549
69
On lodging an application, under paragraph 905H(c), to suspend or cancel an Australian derivative trade repository licence
no fee
70
On lodging an application for a declaration by ASIC under subsection 1073E(1)
$17,590
71
On lodging an application for an exemption or declaration by ASIC under subsection 1075A(1)
$17,590
72
On lodging an application for ASIC to vary or revoke a declaration made by ASIC under subsection 908AC(2)
$38,651
73
On lodging an application, under section 908BD, for a benchmark administrator licence
$85,888
74
On lodging an application, under paragraph 908BG(2)(b), for imposition, variation or revocation of conditions on a benchmark administrator licence
$38,651
75
On lodging an application, under paragraph 908BH(a), for the variation of a benchmark administrator licence to take account of a change in the licensee’s name
$1,549
76
On lodging an application, under paragraph 908BH(b), for the variation of a benchmark administrator licence to take account of a change in the financial benchmark specified in the licence
$38,651
77
On lodging an application, under paragraph 908BH(c), for the variation of a benchmark administrator licence to specify one or more further financial benchmarks
$38,651
78
On lodging an application, under paragraph 908BI(1)(c), to suspend or cancel a benchmark administrator licence
$12,886
79
On application to ASIC to exempt under subsection 908EB(2) a person or class of persons or exempt a financial benchmark or class of financial benchmarks
$38,651
79A
On application, under section 1212, to have a collective investment fund registered as an Australian passport fund
$8,862.72
79B
On lodging, under section 1212, a notice withdrawing an application to have a collective investment fund registered as an Australian passport fund
no fee
79C
On lodging, under section 1212C, a notice that the name of the fund in another participating economy is not the same as the name of the fund in this jurisdiction
no fee
79D
On lodging, under section 1213, a notice of intention to offer interests in a foreign passport fund
$2,550
79E
On lodging, under section 1213, a notice withdrawing a notice of intention to offer interests in a foreign passport fund
no fee
79F
On lodging a notice with ASIC under:
(a) subsection 12(1) of the Passport Rules for this jurisdiction (a limit set in Division 6.3 or 6.4 of those rules has been exceeded for 7 days without being remedied); or
(b) subsection 12(2) of the Passport Rules for this jurisdiction (there has been a significant breach of those rules adversely affecting the value of assets); or
(c) subsection 12(4) of the Passport Rules for this jurisdiction (there has been a significant breach of the law of a host economy adversely affecting the value of assets)
no fee
79G
On lodging a notice with ASIC, under the table in section 12 of the Passport Rules for this jurisdiction, that the operator of a notified foreign passport fund is changed
$1,187
79H
On lodging a report with ASIC, under section 15 of the Passport Rules for this jurisdiction, of an implementation review of an Australian passport fund or a notified foreign passport fund
no fee
79J
On application for ASIC to give a notice under subsection 33(3) of the Passport Rules for this jurisdiction (exceptional market circumstances for Australian passport funds)
$1,540
80
On application to the Minister or ASIC for an approval, exemption, declaration, consent, statement or no‑action letter arising under:
(a) a provision in Chapter 1, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2G, 2H, 2J, 2L, 2M, 5, 5B, 5C, 5D, 6, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 7, 8, 8A or 8B; or
(b) a provision in Part 5.1 or 10.2; or
(c) a provision in Schedule 2 to the Corporations Act; or
(d) subclause 30(1) or (2) of Schedule 4 to the Corporations Act; or
(e) subregulation 5.1.01(1) of the Corporations Regulations; or
(f) an instrument made under, for the purposes of, a provision mentioned in paragraph (a), (b), (c) or (d);
unless:
(g) a fee is provided for the application by any other item in this Schedule or Schedule 2; or
(h) “no fee” appears in column 2 of an item in this Schedule or Schedule 2 in relation to the application; or
(i) the application is for an approval, exemption, declaration, consent, statement or no‑action letter to apply to all persons or a class of persons and the persons in the class are not relatives or associates
$3,487
80A
On application for ASIC to approve, under subsection 218(2), a period of less than 14 days for lodgement of documents before notice of a meeting is given
$130
81
On application for ASIC to approve, under section 283GB, a body corporate to be a trustee for the purposes of paragraph 283AC(1)(f)
$16,030
82
On application for an approval under paragraph 324BD(1)(c)
no fee
82A
On application, under paragraph 329(5)(a), for the consent of ASIC to the resignation of the auditor of a company
$40
83
On application under:
(a) paragraph 331AAC(1)(b) for ASIC to appoint an auditor of a registered scheme or a retail CCIV; or
(b) paragraph 331AJ(1)(b) for ASIC to appoint an auditor of a registrable superannuation entity
no fee
84
On application under:
(a) subsection 331AC(1) or (2) for ASIC’s consent to the removal or resignation of an auditor of a scheme or a retail CCIV; or
(b) subsection 331AK(1) or (2) for ASIC’s consent to the removal or resignation of an auditor of a registrable superannuation entity
no fee
85
On application for ASIC to permit a lesser period of notice under paragraph 411(2)(a)
no fee
86
On application for ASIC to give a direction under paragraph 448C(3)(b)
$156
86A
On application for ASIC to give a direction under paragraph 456C(4)(b)
$156
87
On application, under paragraph 494(3)(b), for an extension of time to lodge a declaration of solvency
$156
88
On application, under paragraph 494(3)(c), for an extension of time to pass a resolution for a voluntary winding up
$156
89
On application, under paragraph 532(6)(b), for ASIC to direct that paragraph 532(6)(b) does not apply to a person
$156
90
On application for ASIC to make a direction under subsection 545(2)
$156
91
On application for ASIC to authorise a person as an eligible applicant for the purposes of Division 1 of Part 5.9
$468
92
On lodging an application for ASIC to exercise a power under section 601AE or 601AF
$934
93
On application, under subsection 601HH(1), for ASIC’s consent to the removal of an auditor of a compliance plan
$791
94
On application, under subsection 601HH(2), for ASIC’s consent to the resignation of an auditor of a compliance plan
no fee
95
On lodging an application, under subsection 601VBA(1), for approval to have voting power of more than 15% in a particular licensed trustee company
$11,550
96
On lodging an application, under subsection 601VBC(2), to extend the period for an approval granted under section 601VBB
$5,775
97
On lodging an application, under subsection 601VBE(1), to vary the percentage specified in an approval granted under section 601VBB
$5,775
98
On application, under paragraph 601WBA(1)(b), for ASIC to make a voluntary transfer determination
$5,775
99
On application or request for ASIC to provide an approval or consent under, or for the purposes of, an instrument made under section 655A, 669 or 673
no fee
100
On application under:
(i) subparagraph 911A(2)(h)(ii); or
(ii) paragraph 7.9.08(1)(a) of the Corporations Regulations;
for approval of an overseas or foreign regulatory body
no fee
101
On application, under paragraph 912B(2)(b), for ASIC to approve arrangements
$1,540
102
On application, under subsection 921K(1), for ASIC to approve a compliance scheme
$10,147
103
On application, under subsection 989D(3), for ASIC to approve an extension of the period for lodging a profit and loss statement and balance sheet
no fee
104
On application by a financial services licensee to ASIC for ASIC’s consent to remove an auditor of the licensee from office under paragraph 990F(b)
no fee
105
On application for a declaration under paragraph 1071H(5)(d) that a company is not required to comply with section 1071H
$323
105A
On application, under subsection 1226J(1), for ASIC’s consent to the removal of an auditor of a CCIV’s compliance plan
$791
105B
On application, under subsection 1226J(3), for ASIC’s consent to the resignation of an auditor of a CCIV’s compliance plan
no fee
106
On application, under subsection 30‑1(4) of Schedule 2 to the Corporations Act, for ASIC to extend or further extend the period for a registered liquidator to lodge a return under subsection 30‑1(1) of that Schedule
$156
107
On application, under subsection 90‑23(2) of Schedule 2 to the Corporations Act, for ASIC to appoint a registered liquidator to carry out a review into a matter that relates to the external administration of a company
$156
108
On application for the registration by ASIC of a disclosure statement under clause 32 of Schedule 4 to the Corporations Act
$2,695
109
On making an application to the Takeovers Panel under the Corporations Act (other than an application made by ASIC)
$2,400
110
On application for ASIC to allow a further period for a liquidator to deal with proofs as mentioned in paragraph 5.6.53(1)(b) of the Corporations Regulations
$156
111
On application for ASIC to allow a further period for a liquidator to deal with a formal proof of debt or claim as mentioned in paragraph 5.6.66(1)(b) of the Corporations Regulations
$156
112
On application for ASIC to approve a guarantee mentioned in sub‑subparagraph 7.6.02AAA(3)(b)(ii)(B) of the Corporations Regulations
$1,540
113
On application under subregulation 7.8.02(6C) of the Corporations Regulations that the minimum balance of money held in an account to which section 981B relates may be reduced below the amount required by subregulation 7.8.02(6) of those Regulations
$270
114
On application under paragraph 7.8.16(4)(b) of the Corporations Regulations that a person is not an officer of a body corporate for the purposes of subregulations 7.8.16(1) and (2) of those Regulations
$270
115
On application under subparagraph 7.9.32(2)(a)(ii) of, or Part 16 of Schedule 10A to, the Corporations Regulations for an extension of fund reporting periods
$270
116
On application for ASIC to provide a waiver under rule 1.2.1 of:
(a) the
ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Futures Markets) 2017 ; or(b) the
ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Futures Markets – Capital) 2017 ; or(c) the
ASIC Market Integrity Rules (IMB Market) 2010 ; or(d) the
ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Securities Markets) 2017 ; or(e) the
ASIC Market Integrity Rules (Securities Markets – Capital) 2017
$14,775
117
On application for ASIC to accept an identification statement as mentioned in subparagraph 5(3)(a)(i) of the
$2,391
118
On application for ASIC to revoke an approval granted under section 1067 of the old Law, to the extent that provision continues to have effect because of section 1454 of the old Corporations Law and section 1408
$1,196
119
On application for ASIC to vary the conditions of an approval mentioned in section 1067 of the old Law, to the extent that provision continues to have effect because of section 1454 of the old Corporations Law and section 1408
$1,196
120
On application for ASIC to make a declaration mentioned in subsection 1069(3) of the old Law, to the extent that provision continues to have effect because of section 1454 of the old Corporations Law and section 1408
$3,587
121
On application for ASIC to make an exemption as mentioned in subsection 1084(2) of the old Law from compliance with any or all of the provisions of Division 5 of Part 7.12 of Chapter 7 of the old Law, to the extent that provision continues to have effect because of section 1454 of the old Corporations Law and section 1408
$159
122
On application for ASIC to make a declaration mentioned in subsection 1084(6) of the old Law in relation to Division 5 of Part 7.12 of Chapter 7 of old Law, to the extent that provision continues to have effect because of section 1454 of the old Corporations Law and section 1408
$159
123
On application for ASIC to discharge a security as mentioned in regulation 7.3.06 of the old Corporations Regulations, to the extent that provision continues to have effect because of section 1380
$1,284
124
On application to ASIC for an exemption or declaration, or a variation or revocation of an exemption or declaration, under Part 29 of the
$3,478
124A
On application to ASIC for an exemption, or a variation or revocation of an exemption, under subsection 12DY(1) of the ASIC Act
$3,487
125
On lodging a proposed notice of meeting under subsection 218(1)
$802
126
On submission to ASIC, for examination, a draft explanatory statement for a proposed compromise or arrangement between a Part 5.1 body and all, or a class, of its members or creditors as required by subsection 411(2)
$5,290
127
On submitting a notice of hearing under paragraph 411(2)(a) to ASIC for examination
no fee
128
(a) On lodging with ASIC for registration an explanatory statement under subsection 412(6); or
(b) on submission to ASIC for examination of an explanatory statement for the purposes of subsection 412(7)
$321
129
On lodging with ASIC, under subregulation 5.6.75(3) of the Corporations Regulations, a notice mentioned in paragraph 465A(1)(c) to be published in the prescribed manner
$145
130
On lodging with ASIC, under subregulation 5.6.75(3) of the Corporations Regulations, a notice mentioned in subsection 465A(2) to be published in the prescribed manner
no fee
131
On electronically lodging a notice with ASIC for publication on ASIC’s publication website, as required by section 491
$64
132
On lodging a notice with ASIC under subsection 601FL(2) or 601FM(2) relating to a change of responsible entity of a registered scheme
$1,187
133
On lodging a notice under subsection 601FP(3) informing ASIC of the appointment of a temporary responsible entity of a registered scheme by the Court
$1,187
134
On lodging a notice under subsection 601FQ(4) asking ASIC to alter the record of a scheme’s registration to name a new responsible entity
$1,187
135
On lodging a notice with ASIC under paragraph 661B(1)(b) relating to a compulsory acquisition following a takeover
$802
136
On lodging a notice with ASIC under paragraph 662B(1)(b) relating to a right to buy out holders of bid class securities following a takeover bid
$641
137
On lodging a notice with ASIC under paragraph 663B(1)(b) relating to a right to buy out holders of convertible securities following a takeover bid
$160
138
On lodging a notice with ASIC under paragraph 664C(2)(a) relating to a compulsory acquisition of securities
$802
139
On lodging a copy of an objection form with ASIC under subsection 664E(2) relating to an objection to the compulsory acquisition of securities covered by a compulsory acquisition notice
$802
140
On lodging a list with ASIC under subsection 664E(3) relating to members objecting to a compulsory acquisition
$160
141
On lodging a notice with ASIC under paragraph 665B(1)(b) relating to a right to buy out holders of convertible securities by a 100% holder
$160
142
On lodging, by a disclosing entity, a document referred to in subsection 675(2) relating to price sensitive information
no fee
143
On lodging any document under subsection 912C(1), 912DAA(1), 912DAB(1), 912DAC(1) or 912E(2) or paragraph 913B(1)(ca)
no fee | |||||
144 | On lodging a notice under subsection 922HA(3) | $250 | |||
145 | On giving notice by an auditor of a financial services licensee to ASIC under paragraph 990G(1)(a) | no fee | |||
146 | Lodgment with ASIC of:
| $1,993 | |||
147 | On lodging a notice with ASIC about the occurrence of an event mentioned in paragraph 1015D(2)(a), (b) or (c) | no fee | |||
148 | On lodging with ASIC, under subsection 1200C(5), a notice and documents and information required to be lodged under section 1200D | $321 | |||
149 | On lodging a document, statement or notice with ASIC under subsection 1200G(9) | $160 | |||
149A | On lodging a notice with ASIC under subsection 1224T(3) or (4) or 1224U(4) or (5) relating to a change of corporate director of a CCIV | $1,187 | |||
149B | On lodging a notice under subsection 1224V(3) or (4) informing ASIC of the appointment of a temporary corporate director of a CCIV by the Court | $1,187 | |||
149C | On lodging a notice under subsection 1224W(8) or (9) asking ASIC to alter the record of a CCIV’s registration to name a new corporate director | $1,187 | |||
150 | On lodging with ASIC a notice mentioned in subsection 1460(5) or paragraph 1460(6)(c) of the old Corporations Law, to the extent that those provisions continue to have effect because of section 1408 | $478 | |||
151 | On lodging with ASIC a deed, or a copy of a deed, mentioned in paragraph 1066(1)(c) of the old Law, to the extent that provision continues to have effect because of section 1454 of the old Corporations Law and section 1408 | $478 | |||
152 | On lodging a copy of a scheme under paragraph 195(c) of the | $2,695 | |||
153 | On lodging a copy of a scheme under paragraph 17G(c) of the | $2,695 | |||
154 | On lodging a deed in relation to an application with ASIC for an exemption or modification under section 340 | no fee | |||
155 | On lodging a notice under paragraph 465A(1)(a) | no fee | |||
156 | On lodging an auditor’s report with ASIC under subsection 601HG(7) | no fee | |||
157 | On lodging with ASIC, under subsection 601KB(5), a copy of a withdrawal offer | no fee | |||
158 | On lodging a notice with ASIC mentioned in subsection 990B(6) relating to the appointment of an auditor of an Australian financial services licensee | no fee | |||
159 | On lodging, under subsection 1287(1), particulars of an event mentioned in that subsection | no fee | |||
160 | On lodging a notice under subsection 1299F(3) | no fee | |||
161 | On lodging a notice, under regulation 5C.1.02 of the Corporations Regulations, to change the name of a registered scheme | no fee | |||
162 | On lodging a notice, under regulation 5C.9.01 of the Corporations Regulations, telling ASIC that winding up of a scheme has commenced or been completed | no fee | |||
163 | On lodging with ASIC, under subregulation 7.5.90(4) of the Corporations Regulations, a completed Form 719 | no fee | |||
164 | On lodging an application for registration as an authorised audit company under section 1299A | $3,429 | |||
165 | On lodging an annual statement under section 1299G | no fee | |||
Note: See regulation 3.
The following table prescribes fees for chargeable matters for the purposes of subregulation 3(1).
Note 1: See also regulation 2 (interpretation).
Note 2: Items in the table referring to a company or corporation may also apply to a CCIV (see Chapter 8B).
1 | On application for: | |
(a) registration of a company under section 118: | ||
| $488 | |
| $403 | |
| $488 | |
| ||
| $403 | |
| $488 | |
1A | On application, under section 1222U, for registration of a sub‑fund of a CCIV | no fee |
1B | On lodging, under paragraph 1222L(2)(a), a notice stating that a CCIV is, or wishes to be, a retail CCIV | $83 |
1C | On lodging, under paragraph 1222L(2)(b), a notice stating that a CCIV is eligible to be, and wishes to be, a wholesale CCIV | $83 |
2 | On lodging the documents under Part 5B.2 for the registration of: | |
(a) a registrable Australian corporation: | ||
| $403 | |
| $488 | |
(b) a foreign company | $488 | |
3 | On application under subsection 345B(1), (2) or (2A) for approval of a choice of a review date, by a company, the responsible entity of a registered scheme or the operator of a notified foreign passport fund to which item 4 of this Schedule does not apply | $40 |
4 | On application under subsection 345B(1), (2) or (2A) for approval of a choice of a review date, by one or more companies having the same ultimate holding company, director or company secretary, the responsible entity of one or more registered schemes or the operator of one or more notified foreign passport funds: | |
| $40 for each company, scheme or fund | |
| $397 | |
5 | On lodging a report under section 319 by a disclosing entity, except a company, registered scheme or notified foreign passport fund | $1,217 |
6 | On lodging an annual return or balance sheet and profit and loss account of a registered foreign company under section 601CK | $1,217 |
7 | On lodging an application for the consent of the Minister under subsection 147(2) or 601DC(2) to the use of a name by a corporation or proposed corporation | $1,217 |
7A | On lodging an application for the consent of the Minister under subsection 1213B(6) to a name being available to a foreign passport fund | $1,217 |
8 | On lodging an application for the reservation of a name under subsection 152(1) or for the extension of a reservation of a name under subsection 152(2) | $49 |
9 | On application:
(b) under paragraph 157(1)(b) | $403 |
10 | On application under subsection 163(1) | $79 |
11 | On application, under subsection 601AA(1), to deregister a company | $40 |
12 | On application, under subsection 601PA(1), to deregister a registered scheme | no fee |
12A | On application, under subsection 601PBB, to deregister an Australian passport fund as a registered scheme | no fee |
12B | On application, under section 1216, for deregistration of an Australian passport fund as an Australian passport fund | $899 |
12C | On application, under section 1216E, for a notified foreign passport fund to be removed as a notified foreign passport fund | no fee |
12D | On application, under subsection 921ZA(1) or 921ZB(1), for ASIC to register a relevant provider under subsection 921ZC(1) | $50 |
12E | On application, under subsection 1222Y(1), to change the name of a sub‑fund of a CCIV | no fee |
12F | On application, under section 1239, to deregister a sub‑fund of a CCIV | no fee |
13 | On lodging an application for which a fee is not provided by any other item in this Schedule or Schedule 1, unless “no fee” appears in column 2 of an item in this Schedule or Schedule 1 in relation to the application | $40 |
14 | On the late lodgement of a document (in addition to any fee provided by any other item in this Schedule or Schedule 1 for the lodgement of that document): | |
| $79 | |
| $329 | |
15 | For a document issued or displayed by ASIC containing information relating to a single corporation, registered scheme, notified foreign passport fund, CCIV or sub‑fund of a CCIV, if the information is retrieved using a computer system: | |
| no fee | |
| ||
| no fee | |
| $17 | |
(c) in any other case: | ||
| $9 | |
| $17 | |
16 | For inspecting, or an inquiry involving the inspection of, documents that are lodged by or in relation to a particular corporation, registered scheme, notified foreign passport fund, CCIV or sub‑fund of a CCIV: | |
(a) if requested by a journalist; or | no fee | |
| ||
| $17 | |
| $41 | |
(c) in any other case | $17 | |
17 | For inspecting, or an inquiry involving the inspection of, a quarterly report lodged with ASIC under section 283BF | no fee |
18 | For an electronic transmission notifying a change in the information relating to an entity, in addition to any fee payable under item 15 or paragraph (a) of item 16 of this Schedule | $9 |
19 | For inspecting, or an inquiry involving an inspection of, the Register of Licence Holders, the Register of Futures Licensees, the Register of Auditors or the Register of Liquidators: | |
| no fee | |
(b) in any other case | $9 | |
19A | For inspecting, or an inquiry involving the inspection of, the Register of Passport Funds: | |
(a) if the request is made by a journalist; or | no fee | |
| ||
| $17 | |
| $40 | |
(c) in any other case | $17 | |
20 | For inspecting, or an inquiry involving an inspection or search (other than a search of information prescribed, on a register prescribed, for the purposes of subsections 1274A(2), (3) and (4)) of the register or registers relating to financial services mentioned in section 922A or the Register of Relevant Providers maintained under section 922Q: | |
| no fee | |
(b) in any other case | $12 | |
21 | For inspecting, or an inquiry involving the inspection of, the Australian Register of Company Charges and documents lodged by a particular corporation and used by ASIC to compile or maintain that Register, if documents are reproduced using a computer system: | |
(a) if requested by a journalist; or | no fee | |
(b) in any other case: | ||
| $17 | |
| $40 | |
22 | For the issue of a document relating to recorded entries about a corporation, registered scheme or a notified foreign passport fund, or a director or secretary of a company or of the operator of a notified foreign passport fund, on all registers maintained using a computer system: | |
| no fee | |
(b) in any other case | $19 | |
23 | For a certificate issued by ASIC, except a certificate issued under:
| $19 |
23A | On lodging a notice under Chapter 8A of the Corporations Act or the Passport Rules for this jurisdiction for which a fee is not provided by any other item in this Schedule or Schedule 1, unless “no fee” appears in column 2 of an item in this Schedule or Schedule 1 in relation to the notice | $40 |
24 | For supplying a certified copy of, or a certified copy of an extract from, a document filed or lodged with ASIC, in addition to the fee payable under item 16, 19 or 21 of this Schedule | $19 |
25 | For the production by ASIC, pursuant to a subpoena, of a document in its custody | $40 |
26 | If the inspection of a register or the issue or display of a document occurs at a Business Centre of ASIC (in addition to the fee payable under item 15, 16, 19, 21 or 22 of this Schedule) | $3 |
The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.
The following endnotes are included in every compilation:
Endnote 1—About the endnotes
Endnote 2—Abbreviation key
Endnote 3—Legislation history
Endnote 4—Amendment history
The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.
Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.
The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.
The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.
The
If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.
A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the
If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.
ad = added or inserted | o = order(s) |
am = amended | Ord = Ordinance |
amdt = amendment | orig = original |
c = clause(s) | par = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s) |
C[x] = Compilation No. x | /sub‑subparagraph(s) |
Ch = Chapter(s) | pres = present |
def = definition(s) | prev = previous |
Dict = Dictionary | (prev…) = previously |
disallowed = disallowed by Parliament | Pt = Part(s) |
Div = Division(s) | r = regulation(s)/rule(s) |
ed = editorial change | reloc = relocated |
exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have | renum = renumbered |
effect | rep = repealed |
F = Federal Register of Legislation | rs = repealed and substituted |
gaz = gazette | s = section(s)/subsection(s) |
LA = | Sch = Schedule(s) |
LIA = | Sdiv = Subdivision(s) |
(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given | SLI = Select Legislative Instrument |
effect | SR = Statutory Rules |
(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment | Sub‑Ch = Sub‑Chapter(s) |
cannot be given effect | SubPt = Subpart(s) |
mod = modified/modification | |
No. = Number(s) | commenced or to be commenced |
194, 2001 | 13 July 2001 | 15 July 2001 (r 1A) | |
320, 2001 | 15 Oct 2001 | 11 Mar 2002 (r 2 and gaz 2001, No GN42) | — |
42, 2002 | 7 Mar 2002 | 12.01 am (A.C.T.) 11 Mar 2002 (r 2) | — |
146, 2002 | 27 June 2002 | 1 July 2002 (r 2) | — |
128, 2003 | 19 June 2003 | 19 June 2003 (r 2) | — |
159, 2003 | 26 June 2003 | Sch 2: 1 Sept 2003 (r 2(b)) Remainder: 1 July 2003 (r 2(a)) | r 4 |
241, 2003 | 18 Sept 2003 | 1 July 2003 (r 2) | — |
209, 2004 | 9 July 2004 | 9 July 2004 (r 2) | — |
400, 2004 | 23 Dec 2004 | 23 Dec 2004 (r 2) | — |
135, 2006 | 15 June 2006 (F2006L01817) | 1 July 2006 (r 2) | — |
326, 2007 | 28 Sept 2007 (F2007L03805) | Sch 2: 1 July 2008 (r 2(b)) Remainder: 29 Sept 2007 (r 2(a)) | — |
56, 2010 | 25 Mar 2010 (F2010L00736) | 26 Mar 2010 (r 2) | — |
57, 2010 | 25 Mar 2010 (F2010L00741) | 26 Mar 2010 (r 2) | — |
214, 2010 | 13 July 2010 (F2010L01942) | 1 Aug 2010 (r 2) | — |
129, 2011 | 30 June 2011 (F2011L01369) | 1 July 2011 (r 2) | r 3 |
273, 2011 | 13 Dec 2011 (F2011L02654) | 1 Jan 2012 (r 2) | r 4 |
114, 2012 | 20 June 2012 (F2012L01272) | Sch 2: 1 July 2012 (s 2(c)) Sch 3: 1 July 2013 (s 2(d)) | — |
173, 2012 | 13 July 2012 (F2012L01551) | 1 Aug 2012 (s 2) | — |
130, 2013 | 17 June 2013 (F2013L01011) | Sch 1 (item 1): 18 June 2013 (s 2) | — |
152, 2013 | 28 June 2013 (F2013L01264) | Sch 1 (item 10): 1 July 2013 (s 2) | — |
153, 2013 | 28 June 2013 (F2013L01224) | 1 July 2013 (s 2) | — |
4, 2015 | 16 Feb 2015 (F2015L00153) | Sch 1: 3 Mar 2015 (s 2 item 2) | — |
109, 2015 | 29 June 2015 (F2015L00970) | 1 July 2015 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Corporations (Fees) Amendment Regulation 2016 | 12 Dec 2016 (F2016L01909) | Sch 1 (items 1–4): 1 Mar 2017 (s 2(1) item 2) Sch 1 (item 5): 1 Sept 2017 (s 2(1) item 3) Sch 1 (items 6–11): repealed before commencing (s 2(1) item 3) | — |
| |||
| 29 June 2017 (F2017L00804) | Sch 1 (items 1, 2): 1 July 2017 (s 2(1) item 2) | — |
Corporations Legislation Amendment (Professional Standards of Financial Advisers) Regulations 2017 | 13 Feb 2017 (F2017L00117) | Sch 1 (items 1–14): 15 Mar 2017 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2017 | 29 June 2017 (F2017L00804) | Sch 1 (items 3–10): 1 July 2017 (s 2(1) item 2) Sch 1 (items 11, 12): 1 Sept 2017 (s 2(1) item 3) | — |
ASIC Supervisory Cost Recovery Levy Amendment (Enhancements) Regulations 2018 | 29 June 2018 (F2018L00963) | Sch 16: 1 July 2018 (s 2(1) item 11) | — |
Treasury Laws Amendment (ASIC Fees) Regulations 2018 | 29 June 2018 (F2018L00965) | Sch 1 (items 1–22): 4 July 2018 (s 2(1) item 2) Sch 2: 1 July 2019 (s 2(1) item 3) | — |
Corporations Amendment (Asia Region Funds Passport) Regulations 2018 | 20 Aug 2018 (F2018L01144) | Sch 2 (items 15–26): 18 Sept 2018 (s 2(1) item 2) | — |
Treasury Laws Amendment (ASIC Cost Recovery and Fees) Regulations 2019 | 25 Mar 2019 (F2019L00390) | Sch 2 (items 1–4): 1 Apr 2019 (s 2(1) item 3) Sch 2 (items 7–13): 1 July 2019 (s 2(1) item 4) | — |
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (Registry Fees) Regulations 2019 | 17 Dec 2019 (F2019L01651) | 18 Dec 2019 (s 2(1) item 1) |
— | |||
Corporations Amendment (Corporate Insolvency Reforms) Regulations 2020 | 21 Dec 2020 (F2020L01654) | Sch 5 (items 1–3): 1 Jan 2021 (s 2(1) item 6) Sch 5 (items 4, 5): 1 July 2022 (s 2(1) item 7) | — |
Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response—Breach Reporting and Remediation) Regulations 2021 | 5 Aug 2021 (F2021L01072) | Sch 1 (items 1, 2): 1 Oct 2021 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (Deferred Sales Model Exemptions) Regulations 2021 | 17 Sept 2021 (F2021L01290) | 5 Oct 2021 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (Relevant Providers) Regulations 2021 | 17 Dec 2021 (F2021L01804) | 1 Jan 2022 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle Framework) Regulations 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 (F2022L00467) | 1 July 2022 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (Exam Fees) Regulations 2022 | 22 Dec 2022 (F2022L01746) | 23 Dec 2022 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Treasury Laws Amendment (ALRC Financial Services Interim Report) Regulations 2023 | 31 Oct 2023 (F2023L01458) | Sch 2 (items 16–22): 1 Nov 2023 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (RSE Auditors) Regulations 2024 | 7 Nov 2024 (F2024L01412) | 8 Nov 2024 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Corporations (Fees) Amendment (Takeovers) Regulations 2024 | 13 Dec 2024 (F2024L01669) | 1 Jan 2025 (s 2(1) item 1) | — |
Note preceding Part 1.................. | rep F2018L00965 |
Part 1 heading............................. | ad No 4, 2015 |
r 1A........................................... | rep LA s 48D |
r 1B........................................... | am No 42, 2002 |
rs No 241, 2003 | |
am No 4, 2015; F2018L00965; F2018L01144; F2022L00467; F2023L01458; F2024L01669 | |
r 2............................................. | am No 241, 2003; F2018L00965 |
Part 2 heading............................. | ad No 4, 2015 |
r 2A........................................... | rep No 159, 2003 |
Division 1 heading...................... | ad F2024L01669 |
r 3............................................. | am No 42, 2002; No 241, 2003 |
rs No 57, 2010 | |
am No 4, 2015; F2017L00804; F2018L00963; F2018L00965; F2019L00390; F2024L01669 | |
Division 2.................................. | ad F2024L01669 |
r 4............................................. | rep LA s 48C |
ad F2017L00804 | |
am F2017L00804 | |
rep F2018L00963 | |
ad F2024L01669 | |
r 4A........................................... | ad F2024L01669 |
r 4B........................................... | ad F2024L01669 |
r 4C........................................... | ad F2024L01669 |
r 4D........................................... | ad F2024L01669 |
r 4E........................................... | ad F2024L01669 |
r 4F............................................ | ad F2024L01669 |
r 4G........................................... | ad F2024L01669 |
r 4H........................................... | ad F2024L01669 |
Division 3 heading...................... | ad F2024L01669 |
r 5............................................. | ad No 42, 2002 |
am No 241, 2003; F2018L00965 | |
r 6............................................. | ad No 42, 2002 |
am No 241, 2003 | |
rep F2018L00965 | |
r 7............................................. | ad No 241, 2003 |
rep F2018L00965 | |
r 8............................................. | ad No 214, 2010 |
am No 129, 2011 | |
rs No 273, 2011 | |
am No 153, 2013; No 109, 2015 | |
rep F2017L00804 | |
r 9............................................. | ad No 214, 2010 |
am No 273, 2011 | |
rs No 153, 2013 | |
rep F2017L00804 | |
r 9A........................................... | ad No 4, 2015 |
am F2017L00117; F2018L00965; F2021L01804; F2023L01458 | |
r 9B........................................... | ad No 4, 2015 |
am F2017L00117; F2018L00965; F2021L01804 | |
Part 3 heading............................. | ad No 4, 2015 |
rep F2017L00804 | |
ad F2019L00390 | |
Part 3......................................... | rep F2017L00804 |
ad F2019L00390 | |
Division 1 heading...................... | ad No 4, 2015 |
rep No 109, 2015 | |
ad F2019L00390 | |
Division 1.................................. | rep No 109, 2015 |
ad F2019L00390 | |
r 10............................................ | ad No 153, 2013 |
am No 4, 2015 | |
rep No 109, 2015 | |
ad F2019L00390 | |
Division 2.................................. | ad No 4, 2015 |
rep F2017L00117 | |
ad F2019L01651 | |
r 11............................................ | ad No 4, 2015 |
rep F2017L00117 | |
ad F2019L01651 | |
Division 3.................................. | ad No 109, 2015 |
rep F2017L00804 | |
ad F2021L01072 | |
r 12............................................ | ad No 4, 2015 |
rep F2017L00117 | |
ad F2021L01072 | |
r 13............................................ | ad No 109, 2015 |
rep F2017L00804 | |
Division 4 | ad F2022L00467 |
r 13............................................ | ad F2022L00467 |
Division 6.................................. | ad F2024L01412 |
r 15............................................ | ad F2024L01412 |
Schedule 1.................................. | am No 320, 2001; No 42, 2002; No 146, 2002; No 128, 2003; No 159, 2003; No 241, 2003; No 209, 2004; No 400, 2004; No 135, 2006; No 326, 2007; No 56, 2010; No 114, 2012; No 173, 2012; No 130, 2013; No 152, 2013; No 4, 2015; F2016L01909; F2017L00117; F2017L00804 |
rs F2018L00965 | |
am F2018L00965; F2018L01144; F2019L00390; F2020L01654; F2021L01072; F2021L01290; F2021L01804; F2022L00467; F2022L01746; F2023L01458; F2024L01412 | |
Schedule 2.................................. | ad F2018L00965 |
am F2018L01144; F2019L00390; F2019L01651; F2021L01804; F2022L00467 |
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