Registration of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Corporation - AG - Australian Business Licence and Information Service

Description

You will require this registration if you intend to operate an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander corporation. A corporation is a distinct legal entity that may undertake any lawful activities to achieve its objectives, including seeking grant funding, land leases and licences.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this registration, your intended corporation must have:

at least five members
at least 3 directors
a majority of members who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Please consult the Contact Officer for any additional information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

Ongoing

Fees

Task	Type	Business Structure	Description
Apply	Application	All	Please contact the agency for more information.

Forms

Task	Business Structure	Resources
Apply	All	Register a New Corporation (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 Australian Government

Regulation(s) name

Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Regulations 2007 Australian Government

Administering agency

Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

Contact details

**Please use these contact details for help or more information:**

Registrar

Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations
Operating address:	Charles Perkins House Level 1 16 Bowes Place Woden, Australian Capital Territory 2606
Mailing address:	PO BOX 29 Woden, Australian Capital Territory 2606
Fax:	02 6281 2739
Other:	1800 622 431
Email:	info@oric.gov.au
Website:	Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (Opens in new window)

Supporting information

Register a New Corporation (Opens in new window)

Registration of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island Corporation - Australian Government