Cooperatives Act (No. 421 of 2013). Country/Territory Finland Document type Legislation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Water Keyword Cooperative/producer organization Basic legislation Registration Water supply Water users' associations Non-governmental entity Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Act regulates establishment, incorporation, registration, and various aspects of administration and functioning of cooperatives in Finland. The Act introduces reformed rules for cooperatives, so as to correspond to the demands of modern business operations and to strengthen the competitive position of Finnish cooperatives. The Act simplifies the process of incorporating a cooperative, reduces governance obligations, and facilitates the process of acquiring capital from members and investors Full text English Website www.finlex.fi References - Legislation Repeals Co-operatives Act (No. 1488 of 2001). Legislation | Finland | 2001 (2010) | Repealed Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX