Starting a Co-operative

Form 01 Application for approval of proposed rules of a co-operative

This form is used to obtain approval of the rules and disclosure statement (if applicable) prior to the formation meeting.

Model rules

You can adapt or use these rules as a non-distributing cooperative without share capital.
Model rules of non-distributing co-op without share capital

Model rules of non-distributing coop with share capital

Model rules of distributing coop with share capital

Note: Co-operatives that intend to make significant changes to the model rules or write their own rules should consider seeking professional assistance.

Formation disclosure statement

You can use the disclosure statement template.

Form 03 Application for registration as a co-operative

This form is used to register a co-operative following the formation meeting.

You must also complete and attach the Co-operative statement of directors' details to the Form 3.

Changing the rule forms

Form 30 Co-operative Application for approval of proposed alteration to the rules

This form is used to obtain prior approval to amending rules concerning active membership or conversion of a non-distributing co-operative to a distributing co-operative.

$19.00 per rule

up to a maximum of $185.00

Form 32 Co-operatives application for registration of an alteration of rules

This form is used to register an amendment to the rules of the co-operative. The application must be made within 28 days of the amendment being passed.

You must also complete and attach the Statutory declaration in support of an alteration of the rules to the Form 32.

$49.00

Operating forms

Form 10 Co-operatives annual return to the registrar

This form is used by Co-operatives to lodge their annual return to the Registrar.

$47.00

Plus late fees:

• Less than 28 days late - $80.00
• More than 28 days late - $321.00

Form 12 Co-operatives application for extension or abridgement of time

This form is used to obtain approval for an extension or shortening of specified time frames in which to undertake or complete required activities.

Form 13 Co-operatives notice of appointment or cessation of directors and officers

This form is used to notify the appointment, cessation or change of details of a co-operative’s secretary, chief executive officer or director.

Nil

Plus late fees:

• Less than 28 days late - $80.00
• More than 28 days late - $321.00

Form 14 Co-operatives change of registered office

This form is used to notify the change of the co-operative’s registered office.

Nil

Plus late fees:

• Less than 28 days late - $80.00
• More than 28 days late - $321.00

Form 24 Notification of resignation, removal or cessation of an auditor

This form is used to notify the resignation, removal or cessation of an auditor.

Form 35 Application for registration of a special resolution (other than for altering the rules)

This form is used to register special resolutions passed by the co-operative.

You must also complete and attach the Statutory Declaration in support of a special resolution not altering rules to the Form 35.

$47.00

Closure Forms

Form 72 Application for voluntary deregistration of a co-operative

This form is used to apply for voluntary deregistration of the co-operative.

Obtaining information about a co-operative

A list is available from registered co-operatives

Form 99A Document request form

This form should be used to access documents lodged under the Co-operatives Act 2009 that are available for purchase

• Extract of information about co-operative (example extract image)

• Uncertified copy of document

• Certified copy of document

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