The process of applying for a cooperative

The procedure for applying for a cooperative is as follows:

Determine the name and type of cooperative. This usually involves choosing the type of cooperation that suits your business needs and goals, and ensuring that the name complies with relevant regulations.

Determine the members of the cooperative. This includes deciding who can become a member of a cooperative. For example, according to business needs and legal provisions, there may be conditions and standards to limit membership.

Prepare relevant documents. This includes the articles of association of the cooperative, resolutions of the shareholders' meeting, letters of appointment of the chairman or members of the board of directors, letters of appointment of members of the board of supervisors, etc. The articles of association are the basic legal documents of cooperatives, which should clearly stipulate the rights and obligations of members, the responsibilities and operation modes of management institutions, etc.

Submit the application materials to the local administrative department for industry and commerce and pay the relevant fees. The application materials shall include basic information such as the name, type, members, business scope and management organization of the cooperative, as well as relevant supporting documents such as articles of association.

Awaiting approval. If the application materials meet the legal requirements, the local administrative department for industry and commerce will issue a business license to allow the cooperative to start business.

Register a cooperative, choose an office, recruit employees and conduct business. Registering a cooperative is to formally establish a cooperative in law and make it a legal person. Choosing an office location and recruiting employees are important steps in conducting business.

To sum up:

To apply for the establishment of a cooperative, you need to prepare relevant documents, submit application materials to the local administrative department for industry and commerce, and pay relevant fees. If approved, you can get a business license and start business. Before starting a business, you need to choose a good office location and recruit employees.

Legal basis:

Article 12 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on Farmers' Specialized Cooperatives stipulates that the establishment of farmers' specialized cooperatives shall meet the following conditions:

(1) Having five or more members who meet the requirements of Articles 19 and 20 of this Law;

(2) Having articles of association that conform to the provisions of this Law;

(3) Having an organizational structure that complies with the provisions of this Law;

(4) Having a domicile that complies with laws and administrative regulations and is determined by the articles of association;

(5) Having members who meet the requirements of the articles of association.