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.

calendar_month

Last updated October 23, 2025

flag

Suitable for Australia

Application for Units

Create & Customise Legal Templates Online

legal documents graphic

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.
legal documents graphic

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.
legal documents graphic

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.
docs

Create unlimited legal documents and eSignatures for only $39/month.

Upgrade to a Lawpath legal plan to boost your new business.

View plans & pricing

How to create a legal document

  • check_circle

    Access the Document Library

  • check_circle

    Select the template that matches your needs

  • check_circle

    Customise by adding or removing clauses with assistance from Lawpath AI

  • check_circle

    Personalise with your headers, footers, logos, or additional text

  • check_circle

    Store all documents securely in your account for easy access

Start creating your first document

Frequently asked questions

Who can use this document?

keyboard_arrow_up

Does this document specify the rights or obligations of unit holders?

keyboard_arrow_up

What are the main risks involved?

keyboard_arrow_up

What supporting documents might be required?

keyboard_arrow_up

How do I complete and submit the application?

keyboard_arrow_up

Is this document valid in all Australian states and territories?

keyboard_arrow_up

How long does it take to complete?

keyboard_arrow_up

View Sample Application for Units

Application for Units
risk level indicator at Low level

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.

Meet Our Users

Articles about Application for Units

Advantages & Disadvantages of a Unit Trust
By Vincent Appleton|Dec 5, 2025

Advantages & Disadvantages of a Unit Trust

Is a unit trust right for you? There are both advantages and disadvantages. Find out more about these unit trusts here and whether it suits your needs.

How to Dismantle a Unit Trust
By Tashfia Tasnim|May 23, 2024

How to Dismantle a Unit Trust

Trusts, and more specifically unit trusts, are a complex area of law. Read this article to get a handle on how to terminate one.

Unit and Family Trusts: How Do They Differ?
By Kyle McIndoe|Sep 12, 2019

Unit and Family Trusts: How Do They Differ?

Struggling to identify the difference between unit and family trusts? Our article breaks down what these types of trusts are, and how they differ.

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Unit Trust
By Avi Bhargava|Feb 21, 2019

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Unit Trust

Considering a Unit Trust? Here's what to know beforehand.

The Lawpath Blog
By 1476|

The Lawpath Blog

Stay up to date with legal concepts, tactics and strategies for your business

Discretionary Trusts vs Unit Trusts (2025 Update)
By Dhruv Saggar|Jan 8, 2025

Discretionary Trusts vs Unit Trusts (2025 Update)

When establishing a trust, it's important to know the different types. Find out how discretionary and unit trusts work here.

What Are the Different Kinds of Patents?
By Justin Pasqualino|Dec 3, 2018

What Are the Different Kinds of Patents?

Find out more about patents and the different kinds that are associated.

Gross Profit vs Net Profit: Key Differences
By Tom Willis|Dec 5, 2025

Gross Profit vs Net Profit: Key Differences

Are you running a business and need to know what your finances mean? Learn the difference between gross and net profit in this article.

How Does a Priority Date Work?
By Kayal Manamohan|Feb 21, 2019

How Does a Priority Date Work?

Intellectual property is a fast-moving area where new innovations are constantly occurring. Find out below about how a priority date can help your invention.

Looking for more documents?

Privacy Policy

A Privacy Policy outlines how your business will use, store and collect your customers' information. A Privacy Policy is required by law in certain circumstances.

Get document

Loan Agreement

This Loan Agreement can be used by lender when offering a loan to a Borrower.

Get document

Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual)

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual) allows you and another party to share confidential information while legally forbidding either party from disclosing that information to any other person or entity.

Get document

Will

A Will is an essential document as part of your estate plan. This Will cannot be e-signed.

Get document

Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way)

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way) allows you and another party to share confidential information while legally forbidding the other party from disclosing that information to any other person or entity.

Get document

Business Sale Agreement

A Business Sale Agreement is used to clearly set out all relevant terms of the sale when selling or buying a business.

Get document

Shareholders Agreement

A Shareholders Agreement allows you to clarify the relationship between shareholders of your company.

Get document

Services Agreement (Pro-Supplier)

This Services Agreement (Pro-Supplier) sets out the relationship between you, the service provider, and the business receiving the services. This version of the Services Agreement is drafted in favour of the supplier from a commercial and legal perspective.

Get document
Browse all legal documents