Co-operative Registration

A co-operative is a distinct form of enterprise that provides services and/or products to its members. Profits, known as surpluses in a co-operative, are divided among members in relation to the amount of the business each member did with the co-operative.

By registering a co-operative, you are creating a legal entity with certain powers to act on its own and certain responsibilities. Before registering a co-operative, take note of the important record-keeping that need to be done by a co-operative

To register a Co-operative, the following documents and information is required:

• The number of members the co-operative will have along with their ID copies (minimum five Members)
• Four proposed names in order of preference.
• The postal and physical address of the co-operative.
• Co-operative contact details (this includes email addresses and Telephone numbers)
• The details of the intended members. (this includes addresses, contact numbers and email addresses)

Once the Co-operative has been registered, you will receive the following documents via email or post:

• Corporate certificate of Confirmation
• Registered Co–operative Constitution
• Registration Letter

Cost for Co-operative Registration: R 1 990.00