Articles Of Organization (Cooperative)

ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION. This form is used to legally establish a cooperative association in Minnesota under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 308B. By filing the Articles of Organization with the Minnesota Secretary of State, individuals or entities officially create a cooperative that operates for the benefit of its members. The form requires the cooperative to provide its official name, define its purpose—such as marketing, processing, or facilitating agricultural and other products—and specify the principal office address. It also establishes the cooperative’s duration, which is perpetual unless stated otherwise, and allows for the designation of a registered agent. The form requires the names and addresses of the organizers, who must be at least 18 years old, along with their signatures. Filing fees vary depending on the submission method, with expedited online and in-person filings costing $80 and mail submissions costing $60. Once approved, the cooperative gains legal recognition and can operate in compliance with Minnesota law. The form also includes an optional Minnesota Business Snapshot survey, which collects data on business size, ownership demographics, industry classification, and revenue. Furthermore, entities involved in agriculture may need to register with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Corporate Farm Program, and certain businesses may be required to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) by reporting beneficial ownership information to FinCEN. www.FormsWorkflow.com