Groups of people come together in an organised way for many purposes. Incorporating separates the individual person (member) from the entity. Incorporation makes the group (body) a single entity with certain rights and legal protections as well as some additional obligations.
Incorporated Associations
- have their own corporate identity
- can sue and be sued
- can enter into contracts
- mostly appoint committees to run affairs
- have their documents lodged on a public register.
It is recommended that persons considering incorporation of an association obtain a copy of the Associations Incorporation Act 1985 and Regulations from Service SA for a moderate cost.
Service SA Government Legislation+ Outlet
108 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Telephone: 13 23 24
Facsimile: 8204 1909
http://www.shop.service.sa.gov.au
Note: If you do not have a set of rules (constitution) you may be able to obtain assistance from a similar organisation already incorporated under the Act. Section 23A of the Act deals with the minimum contents of rules.
Forms
If you are applying for Incorporation of an Association you will need to submit both Form 1 (Application for Incorporation) and Form 2 (Statutory Declaration to accompany Application for Incorporation). You can pick these forms up personally, download them from this website by going to the above forms section or have them posted to you by contacting:
Consumer and Business Services
Licensing and Registration
Level 3, Chesser House
91-97 Grenfell Street
Adelaide, SA 5000
GPO Box 1719
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone 131 882
Facsimilie (08) 8204 9771
These forms are also available from our regional offices.
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