Corporations (Fees) Regulations 2001

This regulation sets out the fees that companies and other entities must pay to ASIC (the corporate regulator) for various corporate transactions and services.

What it covers:

• Major corporate transactions: Fees for lodging documents related to company takeovers, mergers, and schemes of arrangement. These are substantial fees ranging from $10,000 to $195,000 depending on the size of the transaction (based on "threshold value" calculations).

• ASIC services: Hourly fees ($175.95 per hour, charged by the minute) for ASIC staff performing specific functions like reviewing market licensee applications, conducting compliance inquiries, and processing listing rule waivers.

• Financial services notifications: Fees for lodging notices about authorised representatives and relevant providers, with different rates for electronic vs paper lodgement, plus late fees for overdue notifications.

Key features:

• CPI indexation: Many fees automatically adjust each financial year based on Consumer Price Index movements.

• "Control transaction" fees: Special fees apply when someone gains control of a company (generally crossing 50% voting power) through schemes of arrangement or trust scheme modifications. These apply only to transactions between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2027.