
Join the Co-ops Africa Co-op Store directory
This step captures your cooperative's basic identity and primary contact information to begin the registration process.
Welcome to Co-ops Africa. In this step, we collect the foundational details of your cooperative society. We need this information to verify your identity and ensure we can contact you securely regarding your account and transactions. Under the Cooperative Societies Act, your entity must be clearly identifiable by its registered trading name and an official point of contact. Providing accurate information here helps prevent delays in our accreditation process. - Please ensure all contact details are monitored regularly as these will be used for official communications. - Use the name exactly as it appears on your official incorporation certificate to avoid mismatches.
Trading Name — Enter the name as registered with the Ministry; avoid using abbreviations that do not appear on your certificate.
Contact Person — Provide the name of an authorized committee member; do not list a general office line or unmonitored mailbox.
Phone — Use an active mobile number that can receive SMS; do not use numbers that are frequently out of service.
Email — Use a dedicated business email; avoid sharing personal accounts that may be lost if a member leaves.
Physical Address — Provide the location where your cooperative operates; do not use a P.O. Box as your primary physical address.