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Who is the IMA?
The IMA is a professional organization committed to the highest standards of the mercantile industry. Members are dedicated to professionalism and client satisfaction, adhering to strict codes of conduct and ethics. The IMA provides resources and support to help members excel in their professions.
Online Directory
Connect with clients ready to engage with mercantile agents.
Educational Materials
Information on industry entry and licensing requirements.
ASIAS Service
Approved Security Industry Association Service for licensed security firms in Queensland.
Voice in Government
Influence legislation and industry standards through the IMA’s advocacy.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with national and international clients through the IMA’s Online Directory.
Professional Standards
Commit to the IMA’s Code of Conduct and Ethics, promoting honesty, integrity, and credibility.
Publications
Stay updated with “The AGENT”, our digital magazine featuring the latest in technology, legislation, and best practices.
Join the Institute of Mercantile Agents
Membership Levels to Suit Everyone
Since 1961, the Institute of Mercantile Agents Limited (IMA) has been representing the professional interests of collectors, investigators, process servers, and repossession agents across Australia.
Affiliate Members
Who: Individuals connected to a member agency or in a collection department.
Benefits: Advertising opportunities, participation in bonding schemes, access to ethical codes, conference attendance at member rates, discounts, and more.
- Individual connected to a member agency: $330.00
- Collection department employee: $540.00
- Corporations, suppliers, exhibitors: $1,060.00
Overseas Fees:
- Individual connected to a member agency: $300.00
- Collection department employee: $490.91
- Corporations, suppliers, exhibitors: $963.64
Ordinary Members
Who: Individuals connected to a member agency or in a collection department.
Benefits: Advertising opportunities, participation in bonding schemes, access to ethical codes, conference attendance at member rates, discounts, and more.
Fees: (incl. gst)
- Individual (non-sole trader): $540.00
- Sole traders, partnerships, single-state corporations: $660.00
- Public company: $2,910.00
Overseas Fees:
- Individual (non-sole trader): $490.91
- Sole traders, partnerships, single-state corporations: $660.00
- Public company: $2645.45
National Members
Who: Individuals connected to a member agency or in a collection department.
Benefits: Advertising opportunities, participation in bonding schemes, access to ethical codes, conference attendance at member rates, discounts, and more.
Fees: (incl. gst)
- 2 states: $990.00
- 3-4 states: $1,730.00
- >4 states: $2,910.00
- Public company: $2,910.00
Overseas Fees:
- 2 states: $900.00
- 3-4 states: $1,572.73
- >4 states: $2,645,45
- Public company: $2,645.45
Student Members
Who: Individuals connected to a member agency or in a collection department.
Benefits: Advertising opportunities, participation in bonding schemes, access to ethical codes, conference attendance at member rates, discounts, and more.
Fees: (incl. gst)
- Student: $130.00
Overseas Fees:
- Student: $118.18
Operator Members
Who: Individuals connected to a member agency or in a collection department.
Benefits: Advertising opportunities, participation in bonding schemes, access to ethical codes, conference attendance at member rates, discounts, and more.
Fees: (incl. gst)
- Operator (engaged by an Ordinary or National Member): $110.00
Overseas Fees:
- Operator (engaged by an Ordinary or National Member): $100.00
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What’s Included at Each Level?
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How to Join
Join the Institute of Mercantile Agents today and start enjoying the benefits of professional membership immediately!
Complete Application
Fill out the membership application form.
Submit Fees
Include the prescribed fees with your application.
Provisional Membership
Your application will be reviewed and published. If no objections are received within 30 days, your provisional membership will be confirmed.
View the By Law 2001.19.2 membership approval process:
By Law 2001.19.2 of the Institute explains the membership approval process:
All individuals, associations, partnerships, firms and corporations seeking membership as an ordinary, national, affiliate or operator member of the Institute shall complete and lodge with the Institute’s National Secretary/ Executive Director an application form as set out in Annexure By Law 2001.1. Each application must be accompanied by the prescribed fees.
Each application for membership received by the Institute’s National Secretary/ Executive Director shall be published in an Institute’s publication after consideration by the National Board.
An applicant shall be admitted as a provisional member of the respective class of membership of the Institute applied for and such application shall be advertised in a publication of the Institute and if no written objection is received by the National Secretary/ Executive Director within 30 days after such publication the election to provisional membership will be ratified, cancelled or otherwise dealt with at the next meeting of the National Board, such decision being made upon obtaining a two thirds majority vote of the National Board.
If an objection is received in writing such objection shall be considered at the next meeting of the National Board and if overruled by a two thirds majority vote of the National Board the applicant shall continue as a provisional member of the respective class of membership applied for.
A successful applicant shall remain as having provisional membership status until full membership as an ordinary, national, affiliate or operator member is confirmed by the National Board or by the delegated authority of the Institute’s National Secretary/ Executive Director. Such provisional status shall not be less than twelve calendar months nor exceed eighteen calendar months from the date of admission to the Institute.