Incorporated associations

Set up an incorporated association

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

After you incorporate an association

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

Incorporated associations forms

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

Running an incorporated association

Learn how to run your association. Get details about the committee, members, meetings, name changes, insurance, rules, disputes, amalgamation and transfers.

Financial responsibilities for incorporated associations

Find out what your association needs to report each year. Get details about lodging your annual return, auditing your finances and keeping accurate records.

Closing down your incorporated association

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.

Request information about an incorporated association

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.

Law changes for incorporated associations

Learn about past law changes affecting incorporated associations.