Incorporated associations

Steps to becoming an incorporated association, including choosing a name, adopting a set of rules, electing a management committee and lodging your application.

You have certain responsibilities once your association becomes incorporated. Learn what you need to do during this early period.

Find the full list of forms and fees to run your association. This includes setting up, closing, changing details, reporting or transferring status.

• Changing your association’s status
• Disclosing remuneration and other benefits
• Information about members of your association
• Incorporated association management committee

• Preparing your association's annual financial return
• Lodging your association's annual return
• Appointing an auditor or verifier
• Keeping your association's records

How to close down your incorporated association, as well as information about going bankrupt and reasons the Office of Fair Trading could close you down.

You can get details of any incorporated association. Find out how to request a search or order document extracts. These services will cost a fee.

• Changes that started on 1 July 2024
• Previous law changes for incorporated associations