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Associations and non-profits

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Incorporated associations
How to start and run an incorporated association, draft the constitution, meet financial requirements and wind up the association.

Charities
Your organisation must register as a charity if it wishes to publicly fundraise in Queensland for charitable or community purposes.

Cooperatives
How to register, operate and wind up a cooperative, including drafting rules, changing rules, and meeting financial and reporting requirements.

Last reviewed 18/08/2009

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