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Register a co-operative society
Register a co-operative, thrift or credit society with the Ministry of Social Welfare and Community Development.
You can use this service if:
- you are a business operating in Cross River State
- society constitution
- list of founding members
It costs ₦20,000. ₦20,000 registration. This is a renewed every year service.
Apply here — Cross River State handles this service for you and files it with Ministry of Social Welfare and Community Development on your behalf. No extra trip.
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You'll need to sign in to your Cross River State account to apply. If you don't have one, you can create one using your NIN (for individuals) or CAC number (for businesses).
What you get
At the end, you will receive your co-operative registration certificate.
How to apply
- Sign in to your Cross River State account.
- Fill in the online form with your details.
- Check your answers and submit.
- Pay the fee of ₦20,000 online.
- A state officer will review your application. You'll receive a co-operative registration certificate — usually within 5 working days.
After you apply
You can check the status of your application at any time from your account. We'll also send you an email update when the status changes.