INCORPORATION GENERALLY

It is recommended that associations or groups considering incorporation review the legislation and associated supporting information prior to making a decision to incorporate.  While incorporation provides legal protection to the members, there are particular requirements under the legislation that must be adhered to on an annual basis.  This includes the lodging of audited financial returns, maintaining the register of members and advising the Registrar-General if and when changes occur to that membership.  Upon incorporation the information pertaining to the association becomes part of the public register.  The public register provides members of the community with details of the current status of the association in a transparent and accessible manner.

For further assistance in relation to associations, please refer to the following links:

Forms

• Association Forms, Fees and charges

General Information

• Obligations of Incorporated Associations
• Disputes - Incorporated Associations
• How to Run an Election
• Incorporated Associations Practice Manual - HTML format for online viewing
• Incorporated Associations Practice Manual - PDF Format for downloading or printing to hard copy

Service Levels

• Complaints Policy
• Commitment to Customer Service Statement
• Statistical Information

Links to Relevant Legislation

• Associations Incorporations Act 1991
• Associations Incorporations Regulations 1991
• Registrar-General Act 1993

Contacts

255 Canberra Avenue
FYSHWICK ACT AUSTRALIA 2609

GPO Box 158, 
CANBERRA ACT, 2601

Ph:     02 6207 3000
Fax:   02 6207 0487

Other Useful Agencies

• Other useful Agencies