Cooperatives are democratically controlled by their members, with each member having one vote in electing the board of directors.
Société à responsabilité limitée (SARL)Ī cooperative (also known as co-operative, co-op, or coop) is 'an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically-controlled enterprise'.Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH).Limited liability limited partnership (LLLP).Scottish charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO).Charitable incorporated organisation (England and Wales) (CIO).