Incorporated Trustees
Incorporated Trustees
Professional support for organisations registering as Incorporated Trustees.
What this service is
Incorporated Trustees registration gives churches, NGOs, associations, foundations and similar organisations legal personality under CAC, allowing the organisation — through its trustees — to hold property, enter contracts and operate formally in its own name.
Who it's for
- Churches and ministries
- NGOs and foundations
- Community and religious organisations
- Professional and social associations
- Clubs and cooperatives
- Charitable organisations
What Joebelz Consult handles
- Name availability search
- Guidance on constitution/governing document preparation
- Trustee information preparation
- Application preparation
- Publication requirements where applicable
- CAC submission and follow-up
- Completion and delivery of documentation
What you'll typically need
- Proposed name of the organisation
- Details of trustees (minimum as required by CAC)
- Constitution or governing document
- Objectives of the organisation
- Registered address
- Valid identification for trustees
Our process
- 1
Name & document review
We check name availability and review your constitution or draft one with your input.
- 2
Trustee & application preparation
We prepare trustee information and your application for CAC.
- 3
Publication & submission
We handle publication requirements where applicable and submit to CAC.
- 4
Completion
We follow up until your Certificate of Incorporation is issued.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Churches and ministries are registered as Incorporated Trustees, and we guide you through the specific documentation this requires.
Yes, NGOs and foundations are also registered under the Incorporated Trustees framework, subject to CAC's requirements for that category.
Yes. Clubs, cooperatives and professional or social associations can register as Incorporated Trustees where that structure fits their purpose.
CAC sets minimum requirements for trustee numbers, which we'll confirm for your organisation type during onboarding.
Ready to start your incorporated trustees?
Submit your details and our team will confirm your exact requirements.
