Legally sound structures for associations and federations.
Associations are the foundational form of civic organisation. We advise registered associations, unregistered associations, federations and umbrella organisations through every stage of their existence.
What we do
- Formation: charter, founding minutes, registration with the association register
- Charitable status: charter review, exemption notice, use of funds
- Board: appointment, removal, liability under §§ 31a, 31b BGB
- General meetings: convocation, agenda, challenge of resolutions
- Charter amendments and mergers under the Transformation Act (UmwG)
- Federation actions, exclusions, challenges to resolutions
Associations with commercial activities
The pursuit of an idealistic purpose and commercial activity must be cleanly separated — otherwise loss of charitable status or unintended commercial register obligations may result. We assess the framework conditions and develop viable models.