Legal structure is not the same as ownership model, and cooperatives can be based on a variety of different legal structures. For example, the flexibility and safety of the limited company structure means it is possible for companies to operate a mutual ownership model (in which case they have to be registered with the government department). But it is also true that, for example, partnerships are essentially mutual – the partners own and run the business for their own benefit. Then, there would normally be some type of agreement between the participants and the venture would have to notify the tax authorities, but no other registration is needed.
sipho says
hie, do cooperatives need to be registered?
Ken Garrett says
Legal structure is not the same as ownership model, and cooperatives can be based on a variety of different legal structures. For example, the flexibility and safety of the limited company structure means it is possible for companies to operate a mutual ownership model (in which case they have to be registered with the government department). But it is also true that, for example, partnerships are essentially mutual – the partners own and run the business for their own benefit. Then, there would normally be some type of agreement between the participants and the venture would have to notify the tax authorities, but no other registration is needed.
lejeffy says
perfect
jumaily79 says
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Ken Garrett says
Thank you.