Post #3211651
2026-05-14 18:53 UTC
@fstateaudio@mastodon.sdf.org @paulnatsuo@scholar.social @nev@status.nevillepark.ca
Each US state has its own incorporation statutes, some of which explicitly recognize co-ops, while others do not. Then there's Subchapter T of tax code, which governs how co-ops are taxed, based on criteria that are independent of the incorporation statutes. Colorado has particularly robust and modern co-op incorporation options. Jason Wiener specializes in co-op law, both in CO and other states:
https://jrwiener.com/
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@catalystcoop@mastodon.energy 2026-05-14 18:57
@fstateaudio@mastodon.sdf.org @paulnatsuo@scholar.social @nev@status.nevillepark.ca Another good resource is: https://co-oplaw.org/ Which gives an overview of how many different US states handle co-ops legally. In Colorado you can also reach out to the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, which is a descendant of New Deal era ag co-ops: https://rmfu.org/cooperation/ They provide co-op development consulting.