Incorporation of an Association - Northern Territory

Description

Incorporation allows associations to establish a corporate identity and provides legal status in return for accepting certain legal responsibilities. An incorporated association has the benefits of limited liability, can enter into contracts, and can sue and be sued.

When you incorporate your association, it becomes a legally separate entity with the same powers as an individual. An incorporated association can own land, sign a lease and appear in court.

An incorporated association and its members are legally separate. Under normal circumstances, it provides protection to the management committee from personal liability for the actions of the incorporated association, provided they are carried out in good faith and due diligence.

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, you must:

  • be a group with at least five members
  • exist for a specified not-for-profit purpose
  • have a physical address in the Northern Territory.

Duration

Indefinite - subject to compliance with reporting requirements.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount Description
Apply Application All $91.00

Fees for 2024-25

General Duplicate Certificate All $28.00

Copy of certificate of incorporation. Fees for 2024-25

Administering agency

Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.