Determine large proprietary company status annually
Test the three large-prop thresholds at the end of each financial year — failing any two triggers Chapter 2M reporting.
Who must comply
All proprietary companies.
What triggers it
End of each financial year.
When due
Annual self-assessment at FY end.
Evidence required
Threshold assessment workpaper, consolidated financial information for the group.
Max penalty
Civil penalties for non-lodgement of audited reports if large; director duty exposure
Summary
Section 45A defines a 'large proprietary company' as one satisfying any two of: $50M consolidated revenue, $25M consolidated gross assets, or 100+ employees for the financial year. Companies satisfying the threshold must comply with Chapter 2M reporting and audit obligations.
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Related obligations
- CWLTHMaintain auditor / financial reporting (Chapter 2M)Large proprietary, public and disclosing entities must prepare and lodge audited financial reports.
- CWLTHDetermine NGER reporting thresholds annuallyTest corporate group and facility thresholds at end of each FY — if met, register and report under NGER.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Determine large proprietary company status annually?
- All proprietary companies.
- What triggers Determine large proprietary company status annually?
- End of each financial year.
- When is Determine large proprietary company status annually due?
- Annual self-assessment at FY end.
- What is the maximum penalty for Determine large proprietary company status annually?
- Civil penalties for non-lodgement of audited reports if large; director duty exposure
- What evidence is required for Determine large proprietary company status annually?
- Threshold assessment workpaper, consolidated financial information for the group.
Source: https://asic.gov.au/for-business/running-a-company/annual-statements/. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.