Co-operative Societies Act (Cap. 62): Primary legislation governing the formation, registration, and operation of co-operatives in Singapore
Co-operative Societies Rules: Subsidiary legislation providing detailed regulations for implementing the Co-operative Societies Act
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Secondary reference legislation providing general corporate governance principles applicable to cooperatives
Registry of Co-operative Societies (RCS): Primary regulatory body responsible for registration and supervision of co-operatives in Singapore
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY): Government ministry overseeing co-operative sector development and policy-making
By-laws Requirements (Section 33): Mandatory provisions that must be included in co-operative by-laws as per Section 33 of the Co-operative Societies Act
Registration Requirements (Section 4): Legal requirements for registering a co-operative society in Singapore, including minimum membership and documentation
Membership Requirements: Statutory requirement of minimum 5 persons to form a co-operative society
Capital Structure Requirements: Regulations governing share capital, subscription requirements, and financial structure of co-operatives
Governance Structure Requirements: Mandatory provisions for management committee, office bearers, and organizational structure
Financial Requirements: Regulations regarding financial management, audit requirements, and reporting obligations
RCS Guidelines: Operational guidelines and best practices issued by the Registry of Co-operative Societies
Model By-laws: Standard template by-laws provided by the Registry as reference for co-operative formation
Code of Governance for Co-operatives: Guidelines for maintaining good governance practices in co-operative societies
