Many applications and forms can be submitted online. It is the fastest, easiest and most secure way of managing your applications.
The fees listed below are correct as at the time of publication. Fees are subject to annual review and may change without notice.
Please note there are other items with fees. If you are lodging documents or seeking approval for processes not listed below, please contact Association and Charities branch for further information.
We also publish a full list of registered co-operatives in Western Australia.
On this page:
- Starting a co-operative forms
- Changing the rules forms
- Running a co-operative forms
- Copies of documents forms
- Closing a co-operative form
- How to lodge a PDF form
- Need help?
Starting a co-operative
| Form | Fees from 1 July 2024 All amounts are GST exempt | Fees from 1 July 2025 All amounts are GST exempt |
|---|---|---|
Online application to approve co-operative's rules and formation disclosure statement (Form 1) This form is used to obtain approval of the draft rules and draft formation disclosure statement (if necessary) prior to the formation meeting. PDF Form 1 Application for approval of co-operative's rules and formation disclosure statement | $207.00 $423.00 | $212.00 $433.00 |
Model rules You can adapt or use these rules as a non-distributing cooperative without share capital. Model rules of non-distributing coop with share capital Model rules of distributing coop with share capital Note: Co-operatives intending to make significant changes to the model rules or write their own rules should consider seeking professional assistance. Formation disclosure statement You can use the disclosure statement template | N/A | N/A |
Online application to register a co-operative (Form 3) This form is used to register a co-operative following the formation meeting. | $197.00 | $201.00 |
Changing the rule forms
| Form | Fees from 1 July 2024 All amounts are GST exempt | Fees from 1 July 2025 All amounts are GST exempt |
|---|---|---|
Online: Application for prior approval of rule amendment(s) (Form 30) This form is used to obtain approval to amend rules concerning active membership provisions or conversion from a non-distributing co-operative to a distributing co-operative and vice versa. PDF: Form 30 Co-operative Application for approval of proposed alteration to the rules | $19.90 per rule up to a maximum of $194.00 | $20.00 per rule up to a maximum of $198.00 |
Online: Application to register rule amendments or special resolution (Form 32) This form is used to register a special resolution or an amendment to the rules of the co-operative. PDF: Form 32 Co-operatives application for registration of an alteration of rules | $51.00 for amendments to the rules $49.30 for other special resolutions | $52.00 for amendments to the rules $50.00 for other special resolutions |
Running a co-operative
| Form | Fees from 1 July 2024 All amounts are GST exempt | Fees from 1 July 2025 All amounts are GST exempt |
|---|---|---|
Online: Annual return to the Registrar (Form 10) This form is used by to lodge a co-operative's annual return to the Registrar. | $49.30 Plus late fees:
| $50.00 Plus late fees:
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Online: Application for extension or abridgement (shortening) of time (Form 12) This form is used to obtain approval for an extension or shortening of specified time frames in which to undertake or complete required activities, including duties required under the co-operative's rules. PDF: Form 12 Co-operatives application for extension or abridgement of time | $95.50 | $97.00 |
Online: Appointment or cessation of directors and officers (Form 13) This form is used to inform us when a secretary, chief executive officer or director is appointed or leaves the co-operative. PDF: Form 13 Co-operatives notice of appointment or cessation of directors and officers | Nil Plus late fees:
| Nil Plus late fees:
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Online: Change of registered office (Form 14) This form is used to notify of a change to the co-operative’s registered office. | Nil Plus late fees:
| Nil Plus late fees:
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Notification of resignation, removal or cessation of an auditor (Form 24) This form is used to notify when the co-operative's auditor resign, is removed or ceases to be the auditor of the auditor. PDF: Form 24 Notification of resignation, removal or cessation of an auditor | Nil | Nil |
Copies of documents
| Form | Fees from 1 July 2024 All amounts are GST exempt All amounts are GST exempt | Fees from 1 July 2025 All amounts are GST exempt |
|---|---|---|
Form 99A Document request form This form should be used to access documents lodged under the Co-operatives Act 2009 that are available for purchase | ||
| $17.80 (uncertified) $37.80 (certified) | $25.50 (uncertified) |
| $17.80 first page + $1.90 each additional page (up to a maximum of $86.60 per document) | $18.00 first page + $1.90 each additional page (up to a maximum of $86.60 per document) |
| $37.80 + $3.30 each additional page | $38.00 + $3.30 each additional page |
| Form 99R – Duplicate (Replacement) Certificate | $51.00 | $52.00 |
Closing a co-operative
| Form | Fees from 1 July 2024 All amounts are GST exempt All amounts are GST exempt | Fees from 1 July 2025 All amounts are GST exempt |
|---|---|---|
Online: Application for voluntary deregistration of a co-operative (Form 72) This form is used to apply for voluntary deregistration of the co-operative. PDF: Form 72 Application for voluntary deregistration of a co-operative | $41.00 | $41.00 |
Lodging a PDF form
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CLOISTERS SQUARE PERTH WA 6850
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303 Sevenoaks Street
CANNINGTON
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Alternatively you visit any of our regional offices.
Contact the Associations and Charities branch 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excl. public holidays) by:
- Phone: 1300 30 40 74
- Email: Associations team
- In person: Gordon Stephenson House, Level 2, 140 William Street, Perth