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Incorporation Kit

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Contents

What is a Cooperative?

How is a Cooperative Different from Other Businesses?

Can I Operate as a Cooperative?

What Does Incorporation Mean?

What Do I Need to Incorporate Federally?

What Documents Must I Submit?

Instructions

By-laws

Where Should I Write?

What Happens When an Application for Incorporation is Deficient?

Name Pre-Approval

Where Can I Get More Information?

Glossary of Terms

Annex A