An alternative to closing an association is to change its structure by amalgamating associations.
Two or more associations with similar objectives can combine resources, assets and members to form a completely new and independent incorporated association.
Applying to amalgamate
Any two or more associations registered within South Australia can apply to be amalgamated.
Application fee: $239.00
Before you start
Where two or more incorporated associations propose to amalgamate, members of each association must organise separate meetings.
These meetings must be held to pass a special resolution approving the amalgamation between associations.
If members of each association approve the amalgamation, the associations can then apply.
The name of the amalgamated association can be the same name as one of the existing associations. It can also be a new name.
What you'll need
An application to amalgamate must include:
- a copy of the special resolution passed by each of the incorporated associations supporting the amalgamation
- signed minutes from the meetings where the special resolutions were voted on and passed
- the rules of the new proposed amalgamated association
- a copy of any documents related to a trust.
CBS will take into account the same considerations as an application for a new association.
What happens next
Once the process is complete, the old associations are taken to be closed and the new amalgamated association:
- becomes the registered entity
- takes on the liabilities of each association
- takes on the assets of each association
- takes on the rights and responsibilities of each association
- takes on any pending proceedings against any of the associations.
The members of each association then become members of the new amalgamated association.
Contact CBS Associations and Cooperatives
Email: associations@sa.gov.au
Phone: 131 882
Post:
GPO Box 1719
Adelaide SA 5001
You can also book an appointment with the Associations Team for further assistance.
