About this form
Use this form to apply under the Co-operatives Act 2009 (the Act) for:
- Approval, consent, exemption or an order under the Act; or
- A declaration that a co-operative is a small co-operative under Regulation 3(A) of the Act; or
- File a document that is required to be provided to the Registrar, including:
- Registering new disclosure statement if the approved statement is no longer current (s.137A(5)); or
- Applying for a certificate under the Act, including:
- Certificate of registration of rule amendment (s.106)
- Certificate of registration of special resolution (s.182)
- Certificate of statement made by auditor (s.244ZW)
- Certificate of evidence (s.464).
Do not use this form for:
- Applying to extend or shorten a time period - instead, use Application for an extension or abridgement (shortening) of time form
- Requesting a duplicate certificate of registration - instead, use Co-operative form 99A - Document request form
Lodgement period
For applications to declare a co-operative as small, lodge within five months after the end of financial year. Lodgement periods for other applications may vary. Please refer to the Act or contact Consumer Protection for guidance.