Get Form C12 Annual Return Small Co-operative - Fairtrading Nsw Gov

Completing the Form C12 Annual Return for small co-operatives is an essential process for maintaining compliance with the Co-operatives National Law in New South Wales. This guide aims to provide clear, step-by-step instructions to help you successfully fill out the form online.

Follow the steps to fill out your annual return form accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your preferred editing tool.
2. Begin by entering the financial year for which the statement is being filed. This date should match the end date of the financial year as stated in the co-operative's rules, formatted as dd/mm/yyyy (e.g., 30/06/2023).
3. Provide details of the co-operative, including the registration number and name of the co-operative.
4. Indicate the date the annual general meeting was held, again in dd/mm/yyyy format.
5. Enter the date when financial reports were provided to members in the same format.
6. Specify the total number of members of the co-operative at the end of the financial year. Ensure this number aligns with your register of members.
7. If there were any directions for additional reports from members during the financial year, detail those directions, including the terms and any relevant dates.
8. Confirm whether the particulars of the co-operative’s details recorded on the public register are correct. If not, you must also complete and attach an ‘Application for Change of Co-operative Details’.
9. In the declaration section, affirm that the board of the co-operative is satisfied it meets the criteria of a small co-operative and that the information provided is accurate.
10. Print your name, relationship to the co-operative, the date, daytime telephone number, and email address in the relevant fields.
11. Check the document checklist. Attach the ‘Application for Change of Co-operative Details’ if applicable, ensuring it is completed properly.
12. Once you have completed the form, sign it in the Declaration section. Use paperclips to bind the documents, avoiding staples.
13. To lodge the form and make payment, you can choose to send it via email, post, or in person at a designated service center, ensuring payment is made at the time of submission.
14. Finally, ensure you save changes, download the completed form, print it, or share it as required.

Start completing your Form C12 Annual Return online today to ensure your co-operative remains in compliance.