Section 601BM — Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Effect of registration under this Part

(1) Registration under this Part does not:

(a) create a new legal entity; or

(b) affect the body’s existing property, rights or obligations (except as against the members of the body in their capacity as members); or

(c) render defective any legal proceedings by or against the body or its members.

(2) This Part sets out special provisions for companies registered under this Part.

Sourced from the Federal Register of Legislation at 17 May 2026. For the latest information on Australian Government law please go to https://www.legislation.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 601BJ — ASIC may direct company to apply for Court approval for modifications of constitution
s 601BK — Establishing registers and minute books
s 601BL — Registration of registered bodies
s 601BN — Liability of members on winding up
s 601BP — Bearer shares
s 601BQ — References in pre‑registration contracts and other documents to par value in existing contracts and documents

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