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The fees listed below are correct as at the time of publication. Fees are subject to annual review and may change without notice.
Three co-operative forms now available to lodge and pay online:
Activity |
Form |
Fees from 1 July 2023 |
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All amounts are GST exempt |
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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. |
$198.00 |
Model rules You can adapt or use these rules as a non-distributing cooperative 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. |
N/A | |
Form 02 Application for approval of disclosure statement for a proposed distributing co-operative | $403.00 | |
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. |
$188.00 | |
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
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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:
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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. |
$91.00 | |
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:
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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:
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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. |
Nil | |
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
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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. |
Nil |
Obtaining information about a co-operative A list is available from registered co-operatives
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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 |
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$17.00 (uncertified) $36.00 (certified) |
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$17.00 first page + $1.90 each additional page up to a maximum o $86.60 per document |
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$36.00 + $3.60 each additional page up to a maximum of $86.60 per document |
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Form 99R – Duplicate (Replacement) Certificate | $49.00 |
Please note there are other items with fees. If you are lodging documents or seeking approval for processes not mentioned in this table, please contact Association and Charities branch for further information.
Printed forms can completed and then lodged in one of two ways:
Post |
In person (including payments) |
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To: Associations and Charities Branch Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety Locked Bag 100 |
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From 1 November 2023, we will no longer accept lodgement fees by credit card for co-operative forms submitted by post.
If you intend to pay by credit card, once we receive your form you will be issued with a Payment Number (PN) so that you can make payment using our secure online payment portal.
Alternatively you can take your completed form and pay by credit card in person at our Cannington office or any of our regional offices.
If you need assistance about limited partnerships contact the Associations and Charities branch 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excl. public holidays) via:
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