Expertise · Association Law
Association Law
Association Law
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.
Association Law
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
Association Law
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.
Next step
Discuss your matter.
Tell us briefly what it is about. We will get back to you with a first assessment.