EverUPs can adopt various legal formats, each with its specific characteristics and suitability for different types of business.

Main Legal Formats:
1. Consumer Cooperatives
  • Democratic structure
  • One member, one vote
  • Surplus distribution
  • Tax benefits
2. Corporations
  • Preferred shares for consumers
  • Corporate governance
  • Mandatory transparency
  • Ease of fundraising
3. Limited Partnerships
  • Operational flexibility
  • Quotas for consumers
  • Simplified management
  • Less bureaucracy
4. Certified Advantage Program
  • Simpler structure
  • Focus on benefits
  • Advantage certification
  • Quick implementation
Format Selection:

The choice of legal format depends on factors such as:

  • Size and complexity of the business
  • Number of consumer-investors
  • Resource raising needs
  • Governance and transparency objectives
  • Desired tax benefits