Submit an annual return for an employers’ association
Annual return form AR27, with guidance for completion.
Legal duty to submit an annual return
By 1 June every year (unless the Certification Office (CO) has agreed a different submission date), every employers’ association must send to the CO:
- an annual return (using annual return form AR27)
- a copy of the organisation’s governing document (for example articles of association, a constitution or memorandum of understanding)
The annual return provides information on:
- officers in post
- the association’s finances
- membership
- the auditor’s report
As the CO has a duty to provide public access to annual returns, she will publish the annual return and the governing documents on her website.
Failure to submit an annual return
It is a criminal offence to refuse or neglect to submit an annual return. Contact the CO’s team as early as possible if you think your organisation may struggle to complete form AR27 or submit it on time.
Email: info@certoffice.org
Telephone: 0330 109 3602
Download annual return form AR27
You must use form AR27 to submit your employers’ association’s annual return.
The form does not have to be manually signed. You can use an electronic signature.
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How to submit your annual return
Email your return to: returns@certoffice.org
Include the name of the employers’ association in your email subject.
You should send:
- the completed form AR27
- a copy of your governing documents for the relevant year
You can contact the CO’s team for advice on preparing or submitting your return.
Email: info@certoffice.org
Telephone: 0330 109 3602