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Form 4D: Form 4D Apply to keep charity size
Form 4D is the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) application to keep a charity’s size classification unchanged. Use it when your charity wants to remain in its current size band for reporting purposes.
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Form Overview
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Form 4D - Form 4D Apply to keep charity size
Form 4D is the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) application to keep a charity’s size classification unchanged. Use it when your charity wants to remain in its current size band for reporting purposes.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1The most common mistake is forgetting to sign the declaration before submitting.
- 2Submitting outdated financial figures
- 3Missing the 30‑day deadline
- 4Leaving the declaration unchecked
- 5Uploading the form to the wrong portal section
Plain English
If your charity is already classified as a small, medium or large charity, you fill this form to tell the ACNC you don’t want the size to be reassessed. It’s a short online request that keeps your reporting thresholds the same.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form before the ACNC’s size‑review deadline, usually within 30 days of receiving the size‑review notice.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you have received a size‑review notice from the ACNC
- If you want to keep your charity in the same size band for the next year
- When your financial year ends and you are preparing the annual information statement
- Instead of filing a new registration or amendment form
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Charity wants to change size classification
Requests a size increase or decrease
✓ Verify financial thresholds first
New charity registration
Initial registration details
✓ Use only for brand‑new charities
Amending charity details (address, purpose)
Updates to charity information
✓ No impact on size classification
Deadline or filing window
The filing deadline is 30 days after the ACNC’s size‑review notice. Late submissions may result in automatic re‑classification.
Before you submit
- 1Log in to the ACNC Charity Portal with an authorised user account
- 2Have the latest audited financial statements ready
- 3Enter total revenue, expenses and member count accurately
- 4Tick the declaration box confirming the size will stay the same
- 5Attach any supporting documents if requested
- 6Review all entries for typographical errors
- 7Click ‘Submit’ and note the confirmation reference number
- 8Save a PDF copy of the submitted form and receipt
How to file this form
- 1Log in to the ACNC Charity Portal
- 2Navigate to ‘Forms & Applications’ and select Form 4D
- 3Complete the financial and membership fields
- 4Check the declaration box and add an electronic signature
- 5Upload any required supporting documents
- 6Submit the form and record the confirmation number
Known limitations
- 1Only accepts electronic signatures; paper signatures must be mailed
- 2Maximum file size for attachments is 10 MB
- 3Form does not accept partial financial data – full year totals are required
- 4Only authorised officers can submit on behalf of the charity
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Charity
2 items
The registered charity name and its ABN.
Details of the responsible people (board or committee members).
Report
2 items
The registration detail, change, or reporting information this form covers.
The reporting period for the Annual Information Statement, if applicable.
Declaration
1 items
Declare the information is accurate and submit through the Charity Portal.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 4D is currently the active version as of the 2024‑25 reporting year. No major revisions have been announced recently.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the form version number on the portal header
- Confirm the deadline date matches the latest ACNC notice
- Verify that the financial fields reflect the current reporting standards
- Ensure the electronic signature field is present
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm name and number from ACNC websiteconfirmed
- SRCPurpose of Form 4D (keep charity size)inferred from title
- SRCDeadline of 30 days after noticenot confirmed in official source
- SRCPortal submission processnot confirmed in official source
- SRCPaper mailing optionnot confirmed in official source
- SRCSignature requirementsnot confirmed in official source
Common confusion points
Mixing up Form 4D with Form 4C (size change request)
Assuming a paper copy is optional when the portal requires electronic submission
Entering projected figures instead of actual year‑end totals
Leaving the declaration checkbox unchecked
Submitting after the 30‑day window and expecting a waiver
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