Registering a Not-for-profit association

Notes on registering an incorporated Body in Tasmania

Steps

1. Pick a name for the incorporated body. Should it have INC or Incorporated at the end?
2. Create the model rules based on templates and charity registration requirements.
   1. There are specific items that must be in the constitution to gain Income Tax Exempt.
3. Pick the members of the first committee and members of the organisation.
   1. This will be needed for the registration to know who the Public Officer is.
4. Register with CBOS
5. Once paperwork is approved, register for ABN.
6. Wait until ABN appears on ABR.business.gov.au before moving to next steps. (lesson learned)
7. Register Website etc with ABN
8. Use templates for registers needed ie committee, members, assets, AGM
9. Have the first official committee meeting and officially elect the committee, this is needed for gaining the Bank account. They will need Proof of Constitution, minutes and Certificate.