This form is used to apply for voluntary deregistration of a co-operative under the Co-operatives Act 2009 (the Act) provided it meets certain criteria. Once deregistered, the co-operative ceases to exist as a legal entity and can no longer do anything in its own right.
Before applying co-operatives need to ensure that they meet the following requirements:
- All members have agreed to its deregistration.
- The co-operative is not conducting business.
- The co-operative’s assets are worth less than $1,000.
- The co-operative has paid all fees and penalties payable under the Act.
- The co-operative has no outstanding liabilities (e.g. unpaid employee entitlements or taxation liabilities).
- The co-operative is not involved in any legal proceedings.
Applications that do not meet these requirements (including lodgement of due annual returns) and are not signed by the co-operatives director or secretary will be rejected.
What do I need to complete an application
To complete the submission of this form you must:
- Complete all the relevant sections of the form.
- Sign the declaration.
- Attach documentation supporting that all members of the co-operative agree to its deregistration.
- Pay the application fee.
Lodging forms and paying fees
Once you have all your supporting documents ready, you can lodge the form in one of the three ways:
Online
By post
Download the form and after completing post it to:
Associations and Charities
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Locked Bag 100
EAST PERTH WA 6892
Pay by credit card or BPAY:
Once we receive your form you will be issued with a Payment Number (PN) so you can make payment using our secure online payment portal.
Pay by cheque or money order:
Attach a cheque or money order made out to "Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety" to the completed form.
In person
Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 4.30pm
Customer Service
Level 1, Mason Bird Building
303 Sevenoaks Street
CANNINGTON
Need help?
Should you require assistance with completing this form please contact the Association and Charities Branch on 1300 30 40 74 (within Australia) or email.