Corporations Act 2001

The Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is an Act of the Parliament of Australia, which sets out the laws dealing with business entities in Australia. The company is the Act's primary focus, but other entities, such as partnerships and managed investment schemes, are also regulated. The Act is the foundational basis of Australian corporate law, with every Australian state having adopted the Act as required by the Australian Constitution.

Corporations Act 2001
Parliament of Australia
Long title
  • An Act to make provision in relation to corporations, securities, the futures industry and financial products and services, and for other purposes
CitationNo. 50 of 2001 or No. 50 of 2001 as amended
Territorial extentStates and territories of Australia
Royal assent28 June 2001
Status: In force

The Act is the principal legislation regulating companies in Australia. It regulates matters such as the formation and operation of companies (in conjunction with a constitution that may be adopted by a company), duties of officers, takeovers and fundraising.

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