Free Tools
Reference documents, checklists, and orientation guides for cooperatives navigating formation, governance, and compliance in Mexico. Available at no cost.
Orientation, Not Legal Advice
These tools are informational reference materials. They describe general requirements and processes under Mexican cooperative law. They are not legal advice, and specific situations may require professional consultation.
Formation Checklist
A structured checklist covering the key steps to form a cooperative under the Ley General de Sociedades Cooperativas. Covers member minimums, assembly requirements, document preparation, and notarial steps.
RNGC Registration Guide
An orientation guide explaining the RNGC registration process: what the registry is, what documents are required, how to prepare the submission package, and what to expect during the process.
Internal Regulations Framework
A structural framework describing the required sections of a cooperative's internal regulations document. Covers member rights, governance procedures, meetings, and conflict resolution mechanisms.
Social Balance Report Guide
An explanation of the balance social anual: its legal basis, required content areas, how to gather the relevant information, and how to structure the final document for compliance and clarity.
Assembly Procedures Reference
A reference document covering assembly types, quorum requirements, voting procedures, and minute-taking standards for cooperatives operating under the LGSC.
Cooperative Law FAQ
Frequently asked questions about cooperative formation, governance, and compliance under Mexican law. Covers common points of confusion for groups considering cooperative formation.
Starting Points, Not Endpoints
These reference materials are designed to help cooperatives and groups understand what processes and documents are involved in cooperative formation and operation. They provide orientation and structure.
They are not substitutes for professional consultation. The specific content of your acta constitutiva, reglamento interno, or balance social will depend on the nature of your cooperative, its membership, and its activities. Those specifics require direct engagement.
If you find that your situation needs more than a reference document can provide, contact us. We can discuss what kind of support would be appropriate.
Contact UsUnderstanding the Basics
What is the LGSC?
The Ley General de Sociedades Cooperativas is the primary federal law governing cooperatives in Mexico. It establishes the legal framework for formation, governance, membership, and dissolution of cooperative societies.
What is the RNGC?
The Registro Nacional de Cooperativas is the national registry where cooperatives must record their existence. Registration provides legal recognition and is required for cooperatives to operate formally under Mexican law.
What is the Balance Social Anual?
The annual social balance report is a document required by Mexican cooperative law that reflects the cooperative's social, environmental, and community performance. It goes beyond financial results to capture the broader impact of cooperative activity.
Minimum Members Required
Under the LGSC, production cooperatives require a minimum of five members to be formed. Consumer cooperatives have different minimum requirements. These minimums must be met at the time of the constitutive assembly.
Need Guidance Beyond These Resources?
When a reference document is not enough, direct consultation provides the specific support your cooperative needs.