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For many charities that report to the ACNC on a standard financial year, the due date to submit the Annual Information Statement (AIS) is 31 January 2026.
Before you start preparing to submit your charity’s AIS, it’s essential to make sure you can access the ACNC Charity Portal.
Whether you're creating a new account for the Charity Portal, or logging in for the first time since last year’s AIS, we’ve put together some simple instructions and video guides to help you submit your charity’s AIS on time.
How to sign up to the Charity Portal
If you don’t have an account yet, follow this video guide:
Before you sign up:
- Ask someone at your charity to add you as a Responsible or Authorised Person – listing your personal or unique email address when they add you.
- Then go to the Charity Portal and sign up using your personal email address
How to sign in to the Charity Portal
Watch this short video to learn how to sign in to the Charity Portal:
Make sure:
- You are listed as a Responsible Person or Authorised Person
- Your name and email match the details recorded for you
- You use your own log in – not a shared email.
See our guidance for more information on accessing the ACNC Charity Portal, including what to do if you can’t see your charity when you log in.