Corporations Regulations 2001

CHAPTER 5B - BODIES CORPORATE REGISTERED AS COMPANIES, AND REGISTRABLE BODIES  

PART 5B.2 - REGISTRABLE BODIES  

REGULATION 5B.2.02  

5B.2.02   MANNER OF CERTIFYING CONSTITUENT DOCUMENTS  
For paragraphs 601CB(b) and 601CE(b) of the Act, a certified copy of a constitution of:

(a) a registrable Australian body; or

(b) a foreign company;

must be a copy that:

(c) within the period of 3 months immediately preceding the day on which it is lodged; or

(d) if ASIC permits - a longer period;

has been certified to be a true copy:

(e) by a person:

(i) to whom the custody of the original document is committed under a law in force in the place of origin of the corporation or company; and

(ii) who exercises under that law functions similar to those exercised by ASIC; or

(f) by a notary public; or

(g) by a director or secretary of the body:

(i) if the body is a registrable Australian body - by a statement in writing; or

(ii) if the body is a foreign company - by affidavit.