Co-op Law
Resources for Worker Cooperatives
Co-op Law
Resources for Worker Cooperatives

Author: Maya Miracle

State Cooperative Statute Library – NCBA CLUSA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s State Cooperative Statute Library offers a comprehensive, state-by-state analysis of cooperative laws. Co-op statutes currently vary significantly between states. Curated by the USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service and hosted by

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Registering a Legal Entity

As you set up worker cooperatives, an important step is choosing the right legal structure. Once you’ve made that decision, your next steps include registering your business, getting acquainted with the Corporate Transparency Act, and

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A Union Toolkit for Cooperative Solutions

Developed by Rebecca Lurie and Bernadette King Fitzsimons, this toolkit delves into the intersection of cooperative law and employment and labor relations law, with a focus on unionized workers and worker-owned employers. It provides valuable

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Glossary of Co-op-related Terms

This glossary defines and explains common business terms related to cooperatives. While it doesn’t cover every term, these definitions aim to assist you in navigating the cooperative process. Glossary Ancillary Loan Agreement- an extra agreement that

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Arizona Cooperative Law

  Unfortunately, we currently don’t have specific information about this state. The legislative framework for cooperatives in the U.S. varies, making it challenging to provide detailed cooperative laws for each state. However, we’ve gathered additional

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Alabama Cooperative Law

  Unfortunately, we currently don’t have specific information about this state. The legislative framework for cooperatives in the U.S. varies, making it challenging to provide detailed cooperative laws for each state. However, we’ve gathered additional

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