Annual Information Statement (AIS)

The Annual Information Statement (AIS) is a report that registered charities in Australia must submit each year to the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

It provides information about a charity’s activities, purpose, people, and finances over the reporting period. The AIS helps the ACNC and the public understand what the charity does, how it operates, and how it uses its resources.

Many social enterprises in Australia are also registered with the ACNC. For these organisations, the AIS is an important way to show how trading activities are used to achieve social or environmental outcomes, and to demonstrate transparency and accountability in a sector that operates at the intersection of business and social impact.