Republic of the Philippines
Cooperative Development Authority
Helping cooperatives grow and thrive.
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- 01Register a cooperativeGet pro-forma registration papers, report forms and accreditation checklists
- 02Get technical adviceRequest trainings, mentoring, consultancy and legal opinions
- 03Check cooperative masterlistFind operating, registered and delisted cooperatives by year
- 04Find memorandum circularsRead the latest policies on registration, funds and governance
- 05Common questions answeredLearn what a cooperative is and how to organize one
Leadership
The people who lead CDA.
Offices and units
Services for cooperatives
Start, register and get help for your cooperative
Technical Advisory Services
Technical Advisory Services provides trainings, mentoring, consultancy and legal opinions to cooperatives through CDA central and extension offices.
Read 02Downloads
Central page for CDA downloadable materials, linking to registration documents, CSF documents, standard report forms, accreditations and other information.
Read 03Cooperative Masterlist
Find and download the Cooperative Development Authority masterlists of operating, registered, and delisted cooperatives by year.
Read 04Citizen's Charter
Find the CDA Citizen's Charter handbook, service procedures, fees, and how to file a complaint or give feedback on registration services.
ReadNews and updates
Press releases, chairperson's messages and field stories
CDA News & Updates
Listing of CDA news and updates with recent press releases, activities, and links to regional news and categories.
Read 02Regional News & Updates
Listing of news, invitations and advisories from CDA regional extension offices, with links to regional news pages.
Read 03Chairman's Corner
Archive of articles from the Chairman's Corner, including the Chairperson's plans, accomplishments and regular Kim's Dream columns on cooperativism and social transformation.
Read 04Videos
Gallery of official CDA videos, including coconut farmers' cooperative summits, CoopBiz updates, and Koop Kapihan episodes.
ReadLaws and resources
Cooperative Code, policies, plans and studies
Republic Act 9520
The full legal text of Republic Act No. 9520, which amends the Cooperative Code of the Philippines and is known as the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008.
Read 02Memorandum Circulars
This page lists Cooperative Development Authority memorandum circulars, including recent 2026 policies on community development funds, youth representation, medical assistance, and cooperative registration, with an archive by year from 1991 to 2026.
Read 03Philippine Cooperative Development Plan (PCDP)
Download the Philippine Cooperative Development Plan for 2018-2022 and 2025-2028.
ReadNews and updates
CDA NIR Celebrates International Day of Cooperatives 2026 with a Virtual Forum on Peace and Sustainability.
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Negros Island Region Extension Office marked this year’s International Day of Cooperatives with a virtual forum that brought together 85 cooperatives from across the region for a shared conversation on cooperative action, caring for the environment, and building peace in our communities. Held under the local theme “Together We Build: … Continue reading CDA NIR Celebrates International Day of Cooperatives 2026 with a Virtual Forum on Peace and Sustainability. →
Advisory: RE PROPOSED GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF COOPERATIVES ENGAGED IN CREDIT SERVICES
Calling the attention of all Federations of Credit Cooperatives, Credit Cooperatives and other cooperatives with credit services The Authority would like to request you to check and comment on the attached PROPOSED GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF COOPERATIVES ENGAGED IN CREDIT SERVICES Your comments, suggestions and recommendations on the draft memorandum circular is important to … Continue reading Advisory: RE PROPOSED GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE OPERATIONS OF COOPERATIVES ENGAGED IN CREDIT SERVICES →
Transparency and accountability
Documents this office publishes under the Transparency Seal, and the national portals where you can check procurement, budgets and records.
Published by CDA
Check nationally
Online services
- →Cooperative registrationRegister a cooperative online
- →Submission of reportSubmit cooperative annual reports through CAPRIS
- →CoopBiz CBMISCooperative global business marketplace
- →CDA AFISCDA Accreditation and Financial Information System
- →Reserve cooperative name for amendmentReserve a cooperative name for amendment
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About the Cooperative Development Authority
The Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) is a proactive and responsive lead government agency for the promotion of sustained growth and full development of the Philippines cooperatives for them to become broad-based instruments of social justice, equity and balanced national progress.