Genossenschaftsverband Bayern e.V.

The Genossenschaftsverband Bayern (GVB) serves as a vital service provider for cooperatives in Bavaria, focusing on audit, consulting, education, and advocacy. Established to promote the interests of its members, the GVB offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to support both ordinary and guest members. Its auditing services ensure financial stability for Bavarian cooperatives, adhering to the Cooperative Act and other regulations. The association also provides expert consulting in tax, legal, business management, and strategic areas, available to members through personal, telephonic, or written communication.

Additionally, GVB fosters educational development through the Akademie Bayerischer Genossenschaften, providing training programs for executives, supervisory boards, staff, and trainees. Advocacy is another essential dimension of GVB's role, representing cooperatives’ interests in political and public forums. Focused on promoting a strong ecosystem for public welfare, GVB also emphasizes community engagement through initiatives like Viele schaffen mehr, facilitating collaborative projects that enhance regional value and sustainability.