You can change the name of a Not For Profit but there are rules to follow and these will vary depending on the legal structure of the organisation.
Incorporated associations
You’ll need to pass a special resolution and there are rules about how you can do this. The Incorporated Associations page on the CAV website has guidance and links to forms.
- see the Update incorporated association details page on the CAV website.
Companies limited by guarantee
The ASIC website includes a step by step guide to changing a company name.
- see the Changing a company name page on the ASIC website.
Co-operatives
You’ll need to answer questions on the application to make changes to your co-operative form available from the CAV website
- see the Make changes to a co-operative page on the CAV website.
Indigenous organisations
Find the Change corp name form in the Download Forms box on the ORIC website.
- visit the ORIC website.