South Africa
Co-operative Constitution
R1 199
Create a constitution for a co-operative, covering membership, member shares, governance, board powers, meetings, surplus distribution, records, dispute resolution, and registration requirements.
A Co-operative Constitution is used by people who want to form and register a co-operative enterprise owned and controlled by its members. It regulates membership, member shares, governance, meetings, finances, surplus distribution, records, and dissolution.
South African legal context (2026 checklist)
A co-operative constitution must comply with the Co-operatives Act and CIPC registration requirements. The constitution should reflect democratic member control, member participation, board accountability, financial rules, and the co-operative’s purpose.
- Co-operatives Act 14 of 2005
- Co-operatives Amendment Act 6 of 2013
- Co-operatives Regulations
- Companies and Intellectual Property Commission registration requirements
- Income Tax Act 58 of 1962
- Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013
Use this as a starting point only. Verify current gazetted amendments, tribunal rules, and SARS / DOL circulars that may apply to your matter.
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What is the proposed name of the co-operative?
What type of co-operative will it be?
What are the co-operative’s objectives?
Who may become a member?
What member shares or contributions apply?
How will directors or board members be elected?
What meeting, quorum, and voting rules apply?
How will surplus, reserves, and losses be handled?
What records must be kept?
How will the co-operative be dissolved?
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