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Limited partnerships

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Commissioner for Consumer Protection

David Hillyard was appointed as Acting Commissioner for Consumer Protection in December 2015. Prior to this, he was the Director of Consumer Protection’s Retail and Services Directorate. David has worked with Consumer Protection for over 35 years and has been in senior management roles where most...

About us

29 Mar 2017

Responsibilities of an incorporated limited partnership

Once registered, incorporated limited partnership have certain ongoing obligations related to conducting business. The partnership must: Display the Certificates of Registration in their registered offices. Include the follwing words/initials next to their business names on all stationery and...

Incorporated limited partnerships

25 Jan 2017

Ending an incorporated limited partnership

An incorporated limited partnership (ILP) may be wound up voluntarily either under the partnership agreement or, subject to the partnership agreement, by a special resolution of the limited partners (passed by at least 75 per cent of the limited partners). The ILP must complete and lodge a notice...

Incorporated limited partnerships

25 Jan 2017

Change an incorporated limited partnership

If the partnership makes any of the changes in the following list, it must complete and lodge the Notice of Change in Registered Particulars form for an incorporated limited partnership, within seven days. change to the name of the partnership; change to the address of the registered office of the...

Incorporated limited partnerships

25 Jan 2017

Register an incorporated limited partnership

Partnerships must meet certain criteria to be registered in Western Australia: To be registered as an incorporated limited partnership (ILP), the partnership must have: at least one general partner and a maximum of 20 general partners; at least one limited partner, with no maximum number of limited...

Incorporated limited partnerships

25 Jan 2017

Responsibilities of a limited partnership

Once registered, a limited partnership have certain ongoing obligations related to conducting business. The partnership must: Display the Certificates of Registration in their registered offices. Include the follwing words/initials next to their business names on all stationery and documents: “...

Limited partnerships

25 Jan 2017

Ending a limited partnership

How to end a limited partnership depends on the type of partnership you are in. Ending a limited partnership There are three ways to end a limited partnership: Change a limited partnership to a general partnership with the agreement of all general and limited partners, which can occur only if all...

Limited partnerships

25 Jan 2017

Change a limited partnership

If the partnership makes any of the changes in the following list, it must complete and lodge the Notice of Change in Registered Particulars form for either the limited partnership, within seven days. change to the name of the partnership; change to the address of the registered office of the...

Limited partnerships

25 Jan 2017

Business partnerships

A commercial partnership comprises two or more people who jointly carry on business with a view to making a profit. Partnerships can be general partnerships, limited partnerships or incorporated limited partnerships. Limited partnerships or incorporated limited partnerships in Western Australia...

About business partnerships

25 Jan 2017

Fees and forms for limited partnerships

The forms are currently under development and will be available on this page as soon as they are finalised. Please contact the branch on the details below for any further information. Register of limited partnerships and incorporate limited partnerships Consumer Protection is responsible for...

Limited partnerships forms and fees

25 Jan 2017

Publications

Notice of dissolution or cessation of a limited partnership (LPF05)

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This form is used to notify the Commissioner about the dissolution or cessation of a Limited Partnership.

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

15 Feb 2017

Notice of revocation or cessation for incorporated limited partnership (LPF06)

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This form is used to notify the Commissioner that the registration of an Incorporate Limited Partnership as an AFOF, ESVCLP or VCLP has been revoked or the Incorporated Limited Partnership has ceased...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

15 Feb 2017

Application to inspect or obtain a certificate of registration from the register of limited and incorporated limited partnerships (LPF07)

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This form is used to apply to inspect the Register of Limited Partnerships and Incorporated Limited Partnerships and to seek a copy of a Certificate of Registration for a partnership.

Consumer Protection

Form – application

15 Feb 2017

Notice and lodgement of documents related to an incorporated limited partnership (LPF04)

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This form is used to notify the Commissioner when an Incorporated Limited Partnership has attained registration under the Venture Capital Act 2002 (Cth) or recognition under the Income Tax Assessment...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

15 Feb 2017

Notice of change in registered particulars of limited partnership or incorporated limited partnership (LPF03)

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This form is used to notify the Commissioner about any changes to the registered particulars about a Limited Partnership or Incorporated Limited Partnership, including the registered firm name, the...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

15 Feb 2017

Application for registration of a limited partnership (LPF01)

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This form is used to register a Limited Partnership (LP).

Consumer Protection

Form – application

15 Feb 2017

Podcast - Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for WA

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On Wednesday 1 June 2016, the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner released the Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia (the discussion paper) for public...

WorkSafe

Information

19 Jul 2016

Work Health and Safety Regulations Discussion Paper

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The Department of Commerce – WorkSafe Division has released a Discussion Paper on recommendations to amend the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (the WHS regulations) for the Western...

WorkSafe

Information

01 Jun 2016

Limited Partnerships law review submissions

READ

We have removed personalised contact details from some submissions. If you see your submission and would prefer it to be removed, please email us and we will update the document (please include your...

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

25 Jun 2015

Better Trading - publication

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Better Trading was a free electronic newsletter published by Consumer Protection. It contained current issues, important events and future trends in consumer protection and fair trading matters...

Consumer Protection

Newsletter

12 Mar 2015

Announcements

DMIRS Annual Report released online

The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety’s inaugural Annual Report, tabled in Parliament on 19 September 2018, is now available on the website . The 2017-18 report highlights the department’s key achievements and financial performance for the last financial year and showcases what we do for the community of Western Australia. The report also includes independently audited reports...

Corporate

Department News

25 Oct 2018

Serious chemical burns result in $47,900 penalty for principal employer Rand Transport

Rand Transport (1986) Pty Ltd was handed a $45,000 fine and a $2900 costs penalty in the Perth Magistrate Court following serious ammonia gas burns to a contract worker. Rand, a cold storage food distributor, pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace where contractors were not exposed to hazards. On 11 December 2014, during the construction of a dividing wall within a...

WorkSafe

Media release

30 May 2018

FGS Contracting and Company Director fined total of $327,500 over serious injuries to 17 year old worker

FGS Contracting Pty Ltd and the Director Ryan Wayne Franceschi, were fined today in the Perth Magistrate Court in relation to serious injuries caused to a 17 year old worker in Esperance. FGS Contracting Pty Ltd was fined $225,000 for failure to meet their duty to provide a safe workplace and for failing to ensure the correct high-risk work license. Additionally, Franceschi as the Director was...

WorkSafe

Media release

18 May 2018

New limited partnership laws promote innovation start-ups

New laws covering venture capital limited partnerships are expected to boost business investment in WA for innovation and technology start-ups. Limited partnerships, where there is at least one general partner in a business with unlimited liability and at least one partner with limited liability, are the common vehicles used to raise investment funds for high-risk ventures. The new laws, which...

Consumer Protection

Media release

25 Jan 2017

Consumer Protection on the move

After fifteen years being based at the Forrest Centre on St Georges Terrace in Perth, Consumer Protection has moved to a new CBD location. The main location is Gordon Stephenson House, 140 William Street Perth with front counter services available on Level 2. The move is in line with the state government's plan to consolidate existing office space for the public service. Consumer Protection’s...

Consumer Protection

Media release

30 Sep 2014

REMOVED - Early closure for Consumer Protection this Friday, 26 September 2014

The St Georges Terrace office of Consumer Protection is moving offices over the September long weekend and in preparation it will close early this Friday . Bonds will close at 1.00pm; while all other services (including our Contact Centre) will close at 3.30pm. While there may be some minor services disruptions, we expect to be fully operational by 10.00am, Tuesday 30 September 2014. If you have...

Consumer Protection

Department News

22 Sep 2014

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