Step 5 – get in touch

If you've started the step-by-step process – and have read all of the relevant information – but still have questions, you can get in touch using the form below.

What do you need help with?

Please ensure you have read the information relating to this topic

For ways to access finance and funding for your co‑op see Step 3: Financing your co‑op.
For business plans see Step 4: Create a business plan.
For co‑op legal forms, types and governing documents see Step 5: Choose a co‑op structure.

Make an enquiry if

The legal form you want to use isn't on our website
You have another question related to the start-up process

Before contacting us, please make sure you have read the information available in the start a co‑op: step-by-step tool.

However, if you have a specific question that's stopping your progress, please get in touch using the form below.

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Co-operatives UK has the following support available

Our Business Support for Co-ops programme offers tailored support for start-up co-ops. Before you start the process, we'd expect you to have read through and understood the following sections of the step-by-step tool:
You can apply to get support with a communty share offer.
Find out about upcoming support for platform co-ops.

5.1 Choosing to incorporate

Content by Business Support for Co-ops

This page will help you to understand the difference between an 'incorporated' and 'unincorporated' co-op and the implications this has.

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5.2 Choosing your legal form

Content by Business Support for Co-ops

There are many legal forms available to co-operatives in the UK. We outline the main options and what each means for your co-op.

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5.3 Choosing your type of co-op

Content by Business Support for Co-ops

We outline co-op types, which refers simply to the way you describe your co-op, for example a community co-op and a worker owned co-op.

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5.4 Choosing a name for your co-op

Content by Business Support for Co-ops

A co-operative’s name is the unique identifier of its brand and identity. This section outlines the requirements for choosing a name for a co-op business.

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