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Incorporation is a method of registration that gives an association legal advantages if the association also accepts legal responsibilities.
When you incorporate your association, it becomes a legally separate entity with the same powers as an individual.
An incorporated association can own land, sign a lease and appear in court.
An incorporated association and its members are legally separate. Under normal circumstances, it provides protection to the management committee from personal liability for the actions of the association, provided they are carried out in good faith and due diligence.
Starting an association
Steps to becoming an incorporated association, including choosing a name.
Association constitution
Every incorporated association has a set of rules. You can use the model rules or write your own.
Running an association
What an association must do after incorporation, and information on public liability insurance, holding meetings, membership and the management committee.
Financial reporting
What your association needs to report and how to request a replacement copy of your annual return form.
Winding up an association
Steps to take when an association needs to finalise its affairs.
Search the register
Request a search of the public register of incorporated associations or purchase an association extract.
Incorporated associations fees
As at 1 September 2008.
Incorporated associations forms
Forms for incorporated associations.
Last reviewed 01/09/2009 |
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