Indigenous corporation
An Indigenous corporation is a type of incorporated legal structure. Find out how to register an Indigenous corporation and where to get support.
Indigenous business owners can register as an Indigenous corporation through the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). Indigenous corporations are eligible for additional benefits.
An Indigenous-controlled group may become incorporated to:
- support the education and housing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- secure land
- seek greater recognition for Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders
- provide legal assistance to Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders
- develop Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infrastructure
- promote art, performance or music.
How to register
You will need to follow the steps to register your business as an Indigenous corporation. The steps include:
- Identify your members.
- Create a rule book.
- Hold a meeting of members.
- Consider any exemptions you may need.
- Lodge your application.
Learn more about the steps to register as an Indigenous corporation.
Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations
Find out more about obligations of Indigenous corporations.
Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations
Check out the pre-incorporation workshops.
Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations