Transferring an association's activities

Sometimes it's no longer appropriate for an association to be incorporated. This includes where:

  • an association is no longer eligible to be incorporated
  • the operations would be more appropriately carried out by a body corporate.

In these circumstances, the association can apply to transfer its activities to a different body corporate.

  1. Step 1

    Transfer activities to a body corporate - part 1

    The association will need to outline the reasons for the transfer in its application.

    Fee: $83.50

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    If you can’t finish, use the save button in the form. Create an account to log back in below:

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    What happens next

    CBS recommends that a special resolution is held to transfer the activities to a body corporate before part 2 is lodged.

    A special resolution requires:

    • all members to have at least 21 days written notice of the meeting to vote on the special resolution to transfer
    • at the meeting, at least 75% of voting members must vote in favour of the resolution for it to pass.
  2. Step 2

    Transfer activities to a body corporate - part 2

    When lodging part 2, the association must include:

    • a signed copy of the meeting minutes at which the special resolution was passed
    • the constitution of the new body corporate
    • the new company certificate, which displays the ACN
    • the date you wish the transfer to take place.

    Fee: $46.25

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    What happens next

    After assessing a successful application, CBS will publish a notice in the Government Gazette, ordering that the activities of the association be transferred accordingly.

    On the date of the order:

    • the association will be dissolved
    • the property of the association becomes the property of the body corporate
    • the association’s rights and liabilities will transfer to the body corporate.

Contact CBS Associations and Cooperatives

Email: associations@sa.gov.au

Phone: 131 882, choose option 7

You can also book an appointment with the Associations Team for further assistance.


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Page last updated 23 March 2026

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