Overview
The Registry of Co-operatives in Newfoundland and Labrador presently has 73 registered Co-operatives. Co-operatives may be formed by groups of people of similar interest that are willing to organize and operate on a co-operative basis and meet the criteria for incorporation. Most co-operatives fall under the following basic types: – consumer, producer, housing, workers, community service, and extra-provincial.
Primarily, the objective of this registry is to provide a regulatory environment which facilitates continued growth of co-operatives while providing public awareness. Co-operatives are distinct legal entities from corporations and are regulated pursuant to the Co-Operatives Act. Individuals or groups should understand this legal structure before considering the formation of a co-operative. The nature of a co-operative is more clearly defined in section 3 of the Act.
Legislation and Regulations
The regulation of co-operatives is governed by the Co-Operatives Act which deals with governance and compliance issues including:
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- Powers of the Co-operative
- Procedures for Incorporation
- Responsibilities of Officials
- Responsibilities of Members
- Procedure for Dissolution
- Powers of the Registrar
- Penalties for Violation of the Act
Forms Download
Forms are available at the Registry of Co-operatives or may be downloaded for your convenience. Links to specific forms are found throughout the Web Site or you may browse our entire list.
Fee Structure
The Minister of Digital Government and Service NL prescribes all fees. (58 KB) Furthermore, no provision exists in the legislation giving the Registrar authority to waive any fee or penalty.
Hours of Operation
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Except Summer Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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