Simplification update: email lodgement now enabled for almost all paper forms

[Newsroom](https://www.asic.gov.au/newsroom) PrintShare - [X Opens in new window](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asic.gov.au%2Fabout-asic%2Fnews-centre%2Fnews-items%2Fsimplification-update-email-lodgement-now-enabled-for-almost-all-paper-forms%2F&text=Simplification%20update%3A%20email%20lodgement%20now%20enabled%20for%20almost%20all%20paper%20forms) - [Facebook Opens in new window](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asic.gov.au%2Fabout-asic%2Fnews-centre%2Fnews-items%2Fsimplification-update-email-lodgement-now-enabled-for-almost-all-paper-forms%2F) - [LinkedIn Opens in new window](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.asic.gov.au%2Fabout-asic%2Fnews-centre%2Fnews-items%2Fsimplification-update-email-lodgement-now-enabled-for-almost-all-paper-forms%2F) - [Email Opens in new window](mailto:?subject=Simplification%20update%3A%20email%20lodgement%20now%20enabled%20for%20almost%20all%20paper%20forms&body=An%20article%20from%20ASIC%3A%0D%0A%0D%0ASimplification%20update%3A%20email%20lodgement%20now%20enabled%20for%20almost%20all%20paper%20forms%0D%0A%0D%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.asic.gov.au%2Fabout-asic%2Fnews-centre%2Fnews-items%2Fsimplification-update-email-lodgement-now-enabled-for-almost-all-paper-forms%2F) ASIC continues to make it easier for customers to meet their obligations, with email lodgement now enabled for 97% of paper-based forms following the latest release. This builds on earlier updates, where around 70% of ASIC’s paper lodgements were enabled for email following releases in 2025 and March 2026. Our website has a [complete list of forms that can be lodged by email](https://www.asic.gov.au/for-business-and-companies/forms-and-fees/how-to-lodge-forms-online-email-mail/ "How to lodge forms: online, email, mail"). The latest release in June enabled a further 42 forms (including sub-forms), representing more than 32,000 annual lodgements. Key forms included span a range of common interactions, including: - company reinstatements - correction types not available online - appoint a contact address - foreign company accounts - court orders - notice of resolution types not available online. Postal lodgement remains available where preferred. ## What this means for customers Customers can choose to lodge eligible forms by email, offering faster turnaround times supported by reduced manual handling. This release marks another practical step in ASIC’s simplification agenda, reducing administrative burden while helping to modernise how interactions with ASIC are managed. ## More information - [Regulatory simplification](https://www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/regulatory-simplification/ "Regulatory simplification") - [ASIC slashes red tape and calls for further regulatory simplification proposals](https://www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2025-releases/25-190mr-asic-slashes-red-tape-and-calls-for-further-regulatory-simplification-proposals/ "25-190MR ASIC slashes red tape and calls for further regulatory simplification proposals") ## ASIC paper forms recently enabled for email lodgement | Form number | Form name | | --- | --- | | 105 | [Cover page for office copy of a court order](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/105-cover-page-for-office-copy-of-a-court-order/ "105 Cover page for office copy of a court order") | | 157 | [Application for change of name of a company under external administration](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/157-application-for-change-of-name-of-a-company-under-external-administration/ "157 Application for change of name of a company under external administration") | | 205AD | [Company resolved to be wound up by Court](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/205-notification-of-resolution/ "205 Notification of resolution") | | 205AF | [Powers and duties of liquidator (voluntary)](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/205-notification-of-resolution/ "205 Notification of resolution") | | 205AG | [Company's arrangement with liquidator](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/205-notification-of-resolution/ "205 Notification of resolution") | | 205AH | [Binding arrangements on company/creditors](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/205-notification-of-resolution/ "205 Notification of resolution") | | 205AJ | [Alteration of constitution - transferring financial institution](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/205-notification-of-resolution/ "205 Notification of resolution") | | 205AK | [Application for change of state or territory of registration](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/205-notification-of-resolution/ "205 Notification of resolution") | | 205L | [Voluntary winding up - members](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/205-notification-of-resolution/ "205 Notification of resolution") | | 205M | [Voluntary winding up - creditors](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/205-notification-of-resolution/ "205 Notification of resolution") | | 205R | [Resolution - other](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/205-notification-of-resolution/ "205 Notification of resolution") | | 313 | [Notification of address in Australia of information relating to financial records kept outside Australia](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/313-notification-of-address-in-australia-of-information-relating-to-financial-records-kept-outside-australia/ "313 Notification of address in Australia of information relating to financial records kept outside Australia") | | 382 | [Notification of resolutions for audit relief - proprietary companies](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/382-notification-of-resolutions-for-audit-relief-proprietary-companies/ "382 Notification of resolutions for audit relief - proprietary companies") | | 390 | [Annual notice by holding entity which does not lodge consolidated financial statements pursuant to ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016785](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/390-annual-notice-by-holding-entity-which-does-not-lodge-consolidated-financial-statements-pursuant-to-asic-corporations-wholly-owned-companies-instrument-2016785/ "390 Annual notice by holding entity which does not lodge consolidated financial statements pursuant to ASIC Corporations (Wholly-owned Companies) Instrument 2016785") | | 396 | [Notice of cessation of reliance on ASIC Corporations (Audit Relief) Instrument 2016/784](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/396-notice-of-cessation-of-reliance-on-asic-corporations-audit-relief-instrument-2016-784/ "396 Notice of cessation of reliance on ASIC Corporations (Audit Relief) Instrument 2016/784") | | 403 | [Verification of copy of document authorising on behalf of a foreign company, execution of a document appointing a local agent](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/403-verification-of-copy-of-document-authorising-on-behalf-of-a-foreign-company-execution-of-a-document-appointing-a-local-agent/ "403 Verification of copy of document authorising on behalf of a foreign company, execution of a document appointing a local agent") | | 405 | [Statement to verify financial statements of a foreign company](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/405-statement-to-verify-financial-statements-of-a-foreign-company/ "405 Statement to verify financial statements of a foreign company") | | 407 | [Notification of cessation, winding up or dissolution of a foreign company or registered Australian body](https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/forms/forms-folder/407-notification-of-cessation-winding-up-or-dissolution-of-a-foreign-company-or-regis