Application for Units

An Application for Units is a key document when setting up a unit trust to outline the number of units purchased, the purchase price and acceptance of terms.

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Last updated October 23, 2025

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Application for Units

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What is a application for units?

An application for units is a formal request made by a prospective unit holder to acquire units in a unit trust, specifying the number of units, purchase price, and acceptance of the trust's terms.
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When should you use a application for units?

Use this document when a new unit holder is joining a unit trust, or when units are being transferred to someone who must formally accept the trust’s terms and confirm payment details.
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What should be in a application for units?

It should include the applicant’s details, number and type of units requested, purchase price, payment status, and a declaration of acceptance of the unit trust deed’s terms.
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Application for Units
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The Legal Risk Score of a Application for Units Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • The document involves financial commitments, as it requires the applicant to specify the amount paid and unpaid for the units, which implies an obligation to fulfill these payments.
  • There is an inherent risk in the lack of detailed terms regarding the management or operational aspects of the trust, which might affect the decision-making processes and the overall control the applicant has over their investment.

Overall, users with a basic understanding of trust structures and financial commitments will find this document straightforward, but should be aware of the potential lack of flexibility and detailed operational governance.

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