Society Registration

Complete guide to registering your cooperative society in Papua New Guinea

Registration Requirements

To register a cooperative society in Papua New Guinea, you must meet the following requirements:

A minimum of 10 members is required to form a cooperative society. All members must be:

  • PNG citizens or legal residents
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Of sound mind and legal capacity
  • Not disqualified under any law

  • Completed application form
  • Proposed constitution and bylaws
  • List of founding members with signatures
  • Minutes of formation meeting
  • Proof of physical address
  • National IDs of all members
  • Registration fee payment proof

Your proposed society name must:

  • End with "Cooperative Society Limited" or approved abbreviation
  • Not be identical to an existing registered society
  • Not be offensive, misleading, or inappropriate
  • Comply with all naming regulations
Tip: Check name availability through our online portal before submission to avoid delays.

Service Fee
Initial Registration K500
Name Reservation K50
Constitution Amendment K200
Annual Renewal K300
Certificate Copy K100

Registration Process Timeline

Day 1-3: Submit application and documents through online portal
Day 4-10: Document verification and completeness review by our team
Day 11-14: Name search, reservation, and availability confirmation
Day 15-21: Final approval process and compliance verification
Day 22-28: Certificate issuance and official registration completion

Timeline may vary based on application completeness and complexity.

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