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Licensing and registering your business

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The Government of Alberta licenses or registers businesses under the Fair Trading Act, Charitable Fund-raising Act, Cemeteries Act and the Cooperatives Act. This publication describes what... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta licenses or registers businesses under the Fair Trading Act, Charitable Fund-raising Act, Cemeteries Act and the Cooperatives Act. This publication describes what businesses require a licence, how to apply for a licence or registration, how to conduct a business licence search and the role of corporate registry services, the registration of a business name, and responsibilities of licensees.

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Cooperatives Act [fact sheet]

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A cooperative is a business organization started by people who want to use services or buy goods as a group, have an equal say in how the business is run and share in any profits the business... More ≫

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A cooperative is a business organization started by people who want to use services or buy goods as a group, have an equal say in how the business is run and share in any profits the business makes. In Alberta, cooperatives are regulated by the Cooperatives Act and related regulation. This fact sheet lays out highlights of the legislation and how to to incorporate a cooperative.

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Articles of incorporation requirements : Cooperatives Act

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This resource contains a checklist to help cooperatives develop an Articles of Incorporation document. It also includes additional requirements for housing, multi-stakeholder, employment, and new... More ≫

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This resource contains a checklist to help cooperatives develop an Articles of Incorporation document. It also includes additional requirements for housing, multi-stakeholder, employment, and new generation cooperatives. An Articles of Incorporation is a document developed by a cooperative that provides information required by the Act and Cooperatives Regulation. Articles of Incorporation must be submitted when a cooperative continues or incorporates.

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A summary of the Cooperatives Act

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This is a general overview of the contents of the Cooperatives Act.

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Bylaw requirements : Cooperatives Act

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This document identifies what must be and what may be included in bylaws for cooperatives that are incorporating or continuing under Alberta's Cooperatives Act, and includes the additional... More ≫

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This document identifies what must be and what may be included in bylaws for cooperatives that are incorporating or continuing under Alberta's Cooperatives Act, and includes the additional requirements for housing, multi-stakeholder, employment and new generation cooperatives.

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A summary of the Cooperatives Regulation

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This is a general overview of the contents of the Cooperatives Regulation.

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