Statutory autonomy and member withdrawal in cooperative companies

The withdrawal of members from cooperative societies is a topic of great relevance due to its implications for the stability and development of cooperative enterprises, as well as the interests of members in reclaiming contractual freedom and divesting capital.

This report examines the legal framework surrounding member withdrawal from cooperatives, focusing on the causes for withdrawal and the role that statutory autonomy can play in this context. Understanding the regulatory system governing withdrawal is essential for the development of any systematic strategy concerning member withdrawal.

The analysis confirms that Italian law tends to view member withdrawal unfavorably, providing a starting point for evaluating criteria and methods for regulating member withdrawal, including broader policies affecting the cooperative system as a whole.