[Aust-NZ] RE: Incorporation of an Association in Western Australia

[Chris Wallace]

Incorporation of an Association in Western Australia


Associations


Associations and clubs have long been, and remain, an important part of
our society. 

There would be few Australians who are not involved with an association
or club in one form or another - be it social, political, recreational
or voluntary service. Clubs and associations do not have to be
incorporated, but there are some benefits. 


What does "incorporation" mean? 


Incorporation of an association means that it becomes a legal entity in
its own right, separate from the individual members. Put another way, 

the association is considered at law to have a distinct identity that
continues regardless of changes to the membership.  The INC. Guide (
http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/associationsguide/PDF/Publications/INC_Gui
deForAssociat.pdf ) website is an essential reference for all
incorporate associations.


Why incorporate?


The major features of becoming incorporated are: 

*       the association acquires the powers of a body corporate with
perpetual succession and a
common seal; 

*       the association may sue or be sued; 

*       the association may enter into contracts and acquire, hold and
dispose of property; 

*       members or officers of the association are generally not liable
to contribute towards the payment of debts or liabilities of the
association; 

*       the name of the association concludes with the word
"Incorporated" or the abbreviation "Inc." as part of its name; and 

*       if members or office bearers of the association incurred
liabilities or obligations on behalf of the association prior to
incorporation, those liabilities and obligations can be exercised
against the incorporated association. 

Many social, sporting and community groups can incorporate under the
Associations Incorporation Act. The Act provides a cheap, simple way of
establishing a legal entity that has the capacity to function in its own
right.

Please select from the following topics:

*       Some basic information
<http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ConsumerProtection/Content/Business/Assoc
iations/Some_Basic_Information.html>  

*       Fees
<http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ConsumerProtection/Content/Business/Assoc
iations/Fees.html> 

*       Forms and publications
<http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ConsumerProtection/Content/Business/Assoc
iations/Forms_and_Publications.html> 

*       Information sessions
<http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ConsumerProtection/Content/Business/Assoc
iations/Information_Sessions.html>  

*       Frequently asked questions
<http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ConsumerProtection/Content/Business/Assoc
iations/Frequently_Asked_Questions.html>  

*       Related agencies and links
<http://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/ConsumerProtection/Content/Business/Assoc
iations/Related_Agencies_and_Links.html> 

 

 

Regards 
Chris Wallace

Ingres Australia Pty Ltd 
Level 9, Ingres House 
231 Adelaide Terrace, PERTH  WA  6000

chris.wallace at ingres.com <blocked::mailto:jason.leonidas at ingres.com> 

PHONE             +61 8 9221 9221 
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