This resource provides the text of the Cooperative Societies Act of 1995 which serves as the legal foundation for the establishment, operation, and regulation of cooperative societies in Barbados. It offers detailed guidelines on the responsibilities of cooperative societies, the process of formation and registration, the governance and organization of cooperatives, and the financial management of cooperatives. The Act also outlines the penalties for non-compliance and discusses the role of the Director of Societies. View the Resource.