Companies preparing an annual return around 20 October 2026 should review the forthcoming officer-particulars confirmation. As at 15 October 2026, the announced commencement date is still ahead.
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ACRA’s 6 October announcement explains that companies filing annual returns will need to confirm the accuracy of the latest particulars supplied for relevant officers and members. The form will also ask about individuals performing the CEO role.
Build a review file before opening the form
Compare the official company information with current approved records. Allocate each discrepancy to someone who can verify the facts and arrange any appropriate update.
Do not use the annual return as a reason to guess identity details or effective dates. Obtain supporting evidence and complete the correct process.
Example: an appointment date differs
The internal register and Bizfile show different dates for a director. Retrieve the consent, appointment decision and earlier filing outcome. Investigate the difference before confirming that the supplied information is accurate.
Ask the CEO question factually
Discuss who actually performs the role and review the applicable requirements with the secretary. A business card or informal title should not be the only evidence used.
Record the conclusion and any update needed. Do not assume that every founder is necessarily a CEO or that a company without the title has no relevant role to consider.
Use a controlled discrepancies list
- Person or member concerned.
- Official information currently recorded.
- Reliable supporting document.
- Nature of the discrepancy.
- Action owner and appropriate update route.
- Official outcome before final confirmation.
Restrict identity documents to authorised staff and advisers. Share the minimum information needed for review.
Keep the effective date clear
Check the form and current official guidance applicable when the return is submitted. Do not describe the 20 October change as having commenced in April or as already effective before its actual date.
Retain the reviewed records and filing outcome. This creates a practical basis for the confirmation rather than a checkbox completed from memory.
Should discrepancies wait until the annual return?
Review the relevant update obligations and address them through the proper process.
Does this replace every other annual filing requirement?
No. Review the full requirements applicable to the company.
Related corporate records guidance
Read our constitution guide, resolution accuracy guidance and director filing evidence checklist.
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