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Cooperative Society Registration

সমবায় সমিতি নিবন্ধন

Register a primary cooperative society online with the Department of Cooperatives — name clearance first, then a 9-stage online application.

Authority

Department of Cooperatives

Processing time

7–60 days per the Citizen's Charter.

Validity

Perpetual with annual audit and AGM.

Legal basis

Cooperative Societies Act 2001 and Rules 2004

Who needs it?

Groups of at least 20 members forming a savings, credit, producer or service cooperative.

Government fees

Government fees only — paid to the authority. Our professional fee is quoted separately, in writing. Each line shows how it was verified and when.

ItemAmountStatus
Registration feeTk 300 + VAT Tk 45Source: Department of Cooperatives Citizen's CharterOfficial document — reconfirmChecked 1 Oct 2026

Required documents

Standard

  • Name clearance
  • By-laws
  • Two-year budget
  • Office rent certificate
  • Member applications with NID and photos (min. 20 members)
  • Fee challan

Step-by-step process

  1. 1

    Hold the organisational meeting.

  2. 2

    Apply for name clearance online.

  3. 3

    Complete the 9-stage application.

  4. 4

    Pay fee; upload documents.

  5. 5

    Approval in the dashboard.

Frequently asked questions

Can I appeal a refusal?

Yes, to the Registrar within 30 days.

Legal basis & official sources

Last reviewed 22 Oct 2026 by Legal Zone Business Licence Desk. Fees and rules change — we reconfirm every figure before you pay.

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