Structures for civic life — and beyond.
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.