Starting a Co-operative

Form 01 Application for approval of co-operative's rules and formation disclouure statement

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

$207.00
(approval of rules)

$423.00
(approval of formation disclosure statement)

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.

Changing the rule forms

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

This form is used to obtain approval to amend rules concerning active membership provisions or conversion from a non-distributing co-operative to a distributing co-operative and vice versa.

$19.90 per rule

up to a maximum of $194.00

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

This form is used to register a speacial resolution or an amendment to the rules of the co-operative. 

$51.00 for amendments to the rules

$49.30 for other special resolutions

Operating forms

Form 10 Co-operatives annual return to the registrar

This form is used by to lodge a co-operative's annual return to the Registrar.

$49.30

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, including duties required under the co-pperative's rules.

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

This form is used to inform us when a secretary, chief executive officer or directoris appointed or leaves the co-operative.

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 of a change to 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 when the co-operative's auditor resign, is removed or ceases to be the auditor of the auditor.

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)

$17.80 (uncertified)
$37.80 (certified)

• Uncertified copy of document

• Certified copy of document

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Associations and Charities Branch

Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety

Locked Bag 100
EAST PERTH WA 6892

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