Register a Co-operative Society

Description: Apply to register a Co-operative Society to do business within Saint Lucia. A Co-operative Society means a registered body corporate registered which consists of a group of people, small or large, with a commitment to joint action on the basis of democracy and self-help in order to secure a service or economic arrangement that is both socially desirable and beneficial to all taking part. A society shall not commence or continue business unless it is registered in accordance with the Act.
Category: Business/Commerce
Office: Cooperatives Department
Deadline Date: None
Processing Time: Varies
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Fee: None
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Process: Submit the completed application form together with (a) 3 copies of the proposed by-laws of the society; (b) the prescribed application fee; and (c) such other information in respect of the society as the Registrar requires.
Requirements: An application for registration under this Act must be signed by at least—
(a) 50 persons in the case of a Credit Union;
(b) 5 persons in the case of a Workers Society;
(c) 25 persons in the case of a Consumer Society;
(d) 10 persons in the case of a Housing Society;
(e) 10 persons in
Notes: An application for registration under this Act must be signed by at least—
(a) 50 persons in the case of a Credit Union;
(b) 5 persons in the case of a Workers Society;
(c) 25 persons in the case of a Consumer Society;
(d) 10 persons in the case of a Housing Society;
(e) 10 persons in the case of an Agricultural Society; and
(f) 10 persons in the case of other societies not specified in paragraphs (a) to (e).

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