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Form 4D Apply to keep charity size

Form 4D is used by registered charities to apply to maintain their current size classification with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. This form is typically required when a charity's circumstances have changed but they wish to retain their existing size category for reporting purposes.

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Form Overview

Form 4D Apply to keep charity size

The form captures information about the charity's current financial status, reasons for seeking to maintain size classification, and supporting documentation that demonstrates eligibility for the current size category.

Risk Radar

The most common mistake is submitting financial information that doesn't align with the size classification you're requesting to maintain.
Providing incorrect financial information that doesn't support your size classification
Missing the submission deadline which could lead to automatic reclassification
Not including required supporting documentation
Failing to update information if your circumstances change again

Plain English

The ACNC categorizes charities as small, medium, or large based on annual revenue. If your charity's revenue has changed but you want to keep your current size classification, you'll need to submit this form. This helps ensure your charity continues to meet the appropriate reporting requirements.

Submission Date

Form 4D should be submitted within 28 days of receiving notification from the ACNC about potential reclassification, or as specified in the ACNC's communication regarding your size classification.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Quick Facts

This form should be submitted by registered charities with the ACNC that need to maintain their current size classification despite changes in their annual revenue or other relevant metrics.

Submit this form when your charity's circumstances have changed but you wish to retain your current size classification, or when the ACNC requests updated information about your size category.

Form 4D can be submitted through the ACNC Charity Portal, which is accessible online using your charity's ACNC account credentials. Paper submissions are not typically available for this form.

Submitting this form correctly ensures your charity maintains appropriate reporting obligations and avoids potential compliance issues. Incorrect or late submissions could result in your charity being reclassified to a different size category with different requirements.

First, log in to your ACNC Charity Portal account and navigate to the forms section. Locate Form 4D and complete all required fields with accurate financial information. Attach any necessary supporting documents and submit the form electronically through the portal.

What this form is for

• Use this form when your charity's revenue has changed but you wish to maintain your current size classification
• Use this form if the ACNC has notified you that your size classification is under review
• Do not use this form for initial charity registration
• Do not use this form to change your charity's size classification voluntarily
• Use this form only if your charity is already registered with the ACNC

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
Changing charity size voluntarily	Form 4C	Matters for reporting obligations and governance requirements	Check your charity's current size classification before proceeding
Registering a new charity	Form 1	Matters for initial registration and obtaining charity status	Ensure you have all required documents and governing rules
Updating charity details	Form 3	Matters for maintaining accurate records with the ACNC	Verify all information is current and correct before submission
Reporting annual information	Form 5	Matters for compliance with reporting requirements	Ensure financial information matches your audit reports
Applying for endorsement as a deductible gift recipient	Form 1 (with additional sections)	Matters for tax concessions and donor eligibility	Check eligibility requirements before starting

Deadline or filing window

Form 4D should be submitted within 28 days of receiving notification from the ACNC about potential reclassification, or as specified in the ACNC's communication regarding your size classification.

Before you submit

• Confirm your charity's current ACNC registration is active
• Gather accurate financial information for the relevant reporting period
• Verify the size classification you wish to maintain
• Prepare all required supporting documents
• Check that all form fields are completed correctly
• Ensure the form is signed by an authorized person
• Make a copy of the submitted form for your records

How to file this form

1Log in to your ACNC Charity Portal account
2Navigate to the forms section and select Form 4D
3Complete all required fields with accurate financial information
4Upload any necessary supporting documents
5Review all information for accuracy
6Submit the form electronically through the portal
7Save the confirmation receipt for your records

Known limitations

• This form cannot be used to change your charity's size classification voluntarily
• The form may not be available for charities with suspended registration
• Online submission is required; paper versions are not typically available
• Processing times may vary depending on ACNC workload
• The form does not provide tax advice or endorsements

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Current Form Status

Not confirmed in official source. The current version of Form 4D should be available on the ACNC website, and charities should verify they're using the most recent version before submission.

Agency: Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission