Booklet: Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs) (Chapter 7 - What are the reporting requirements for a PAF?)

What are the reporting requirements for a PAF?

A PAF must report on its activities each year. The type of reporting required is dependent on the size of the PAF. Required reports will be an Annual Information Statement, which must be lodged with the ACNC annually, plus an annual financial report (if required). A PAF that is a small charity only needs to lodge the Annual Information Statement, whereas medium and large charities must also provide financial reports.

Refer to the table below for a summary:

• Small charities are those with annual revenue under $500,000

• Medium charities are those with annual revenue of $500,000 or more, but under $3 million

• Large charities are those with annual revenue of $3 million or more.

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The information contained in this post is current at the date of editing – 1 April 2026.

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