Report an inactive incorporated association

Overview

The following questions in this form will help us assess if an association’s incorporation should be cancelled.

Grounds for cancellation

You must be able to show one or more of the following apply to the association you are reporting:

• it is not in operation
• it was not eligible for incorporation at the time it became incorporated
• it does not have at least six members with full voting rights
• it is securing a pecuniary profit for its members, either directly or as a trustee
• it resolved to wind up but no liquidator is available
• it refused or failed to remedy a contravention within 60 days of notice
• cancelling incorporation is in the public interest.

Voluntary cancellation

Do not use this form if the association can apply for voluntary cancellation.

An incorporated association should apply to voluntary cancel its incorporation if:

• it is solvent (can pay its debts)
• its members can hold a general meeting to pass a special resolution to cancel.

Visit Ending an Association’s Incorporation for full cancellation details and the application form.

Information you will need to submit on this form:

Please have the following information ready to complete this form::

• the association’s name and registration number (if known)
• which of the above cancellation grounds apply (can be more than one)
• supporting information (evidence of inactivity, last known contact details, etc).

Need help?

Please contact the Associations and Charities Branch:

• Telephone: 6552 9300 or 1300 30 40 74 (8.30am to 4.30pm weekdays)
• Email
• Consumer Protection website