Become a member

This is how it works: You enter your data in the form and send us your signed declaration of membership by postal mail.

If you want to join, you pay a one-time contribution of at least 1,000 Euros (that is ten shares of 100 Euros each). This contribution can be increased in steps of 100 Euros. Payment by instalments is possible.

Become part of the laif cooperative!

As a new member, you will find the exhibition newspaper „40 years of laif“ in your mail in the next few days and then, every year in the run-up to Christmas, an exciting annual gift in the form of a signed print, a book or similar from laif photographers.

1. Declaration of accession

Please complete the declaration of accession to the cooperative online and define how many shares you wish to subscribe. Since 1 January 2025, it has been possible to join using the online form.

1 share = 100 euros

Minimum deposit:
1000 euros (10 shares of 100 euros each)

2. Transfer the amount of your shares

After submitting the form, you will immediately receive confirmation of your membership application by e-mail. Please then transfer your subscribed shares to the account of laif Genossenschaft e.G. or the first instalment.

Volksbank Köln Bonn eG
IBAN: DE33 3806 0186 4958 0480 12
BIC: GENODED1BRS

3. Welcome to the laif Genossenschaft

Welcome to the laif cooperative.

In addition to the welcome pack, you will receive all the important information about membership of our cooperative from us after approval by the Board of Directors.