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As part of the Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies' mandate to provide institutional strengthening and capacity building to Societies it regulates; the Department has hosted a Residential Workshop in Accounting and Policy Development.  More»»

Know the Law   
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Ask Mr. Co-opman     
For  the answers to all the questions you always want regarding the Co-operative laws and regulations.

 
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WELCOME TO DCFS

The Department of Co-operatives and Friendly Societies (DCFS), an agency within the Ministry of Industry, Investment & Commerce, continues its relentless pursuit of social equity and unity of purpose, which embrace the core values and decency, civility and co-operation.  This is accomplish through its role in overseeing the functions of more than 688 entities consisting of 220 Co-operatives and 468 Friendly and Benevolent Societies which has been pivotal in allowing Jamaicans the opportunity to combat poverty and improve their standard of living.  Its activities have set solid foundation for meaningful change and sustained growth in many sectors of the economy. 
 

The Department has the responsibility for administering the Co-operative Societies and Friendly Societies Acts and their respective Regulations. Its objectives are to facilitate the establishment and development of Co-operative Societies and Friendly Societies and to supervise their operations.

The Department’s mandate under the Jurisdiction of these Acts and Regulations is focused primarily at ensuring the safety of the Societies' assets, the protection of Members' savings and investments and the protection of other stakeholders interests through the following activities:

  • Registration of Societies and their Rules

  • Approval and Certifications of Rules

  • Audits and Investigations

  • Institutional Strengthening and Development of Groups and Societies to become viable enterprises

  • Education and Training of members, management and employees of Groups and Societies to upgrade their skills and enhance performance in the operation of these enterprises within the Movement.

  • Suspension of Registration.

  • Amalgamation and Transfer of Engagement

  • Cancellation of Registration

  • Conducting of Inquiries and the Settlement of Disputes

  • Liquidation
 

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

 

  • Hosting of Management Retreats

  • Development of Operational, Action and Business Plans

 

  • Preparation of Policies

  • Assessment and establishment of Accounting Systems