buy a share
Shares are a risk. Coop Centraal is an experiment, and experiments can fail. This means that there is a chance that we will not be able to repay your shares, or that we will only be able to do so at a later date. Never invest money that you cannot afford to lose. Your money will remain in the cooperative for at least five years, after which you can request a refund if you wish. If you do so, you will receive an amount based on Coop Centraal's financial situation in that year, and that amount can never exceed what you initially invested. Coop Centraal is a social enterprise. We do not make a profit to distribute to our shareholders. According to our articles of association, it is simply impossible to pay a dividend. We try to compensate your investment by applying a low margin in our shop.
A-share
A-shares are the standard shares. One share is sufficient to become a full member. To start Coop Centraal, we ask every cooperative member who has the financial means to do so to purchase €100 worth of shares.
B-share
B-shares are solidarity shares. Anyone should be able to become a member of Coop Centraal, regardless of their financial situation. A B-share gives you the same rights as other cooperative members, but does not help to finance the project.
c-share
C-shares are for companies and non-profit organisations. Do you have a legal entity that would like to become a member? That is perfectly possible. Legal entities must purchase at least four C-shares.
from
1
A- or B-share onwards you're a full member
from
€100
you can make coop centraal financially possible
from
€175
you receive 45% of the amount as a tax benefit
So, in the end you pay but €96,25
As a cooperative member with more than €175 in shares, you are entitled to the tax shelter benefit.