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Practice Area

Associations

Association formation, statute changes and register filings — properly guided.

Whether a sports club, cultural initiative or support association — founding and running a registered association (e. V.) is subject to legal formal requirements. The notary guides you from formation to registration in the register of associations.

Founding an association

Registration requires statutes and an application by the board. The application to the register of associations requires notarial certification. The notary checks the documents and ensures smooth registration.

Ongoing association matters

  • Statute amendments
  • Changes to the board
  • Change of the association's purpose or name
  • Filings with the register of associations
  • Dissolution and liquidation

Non-profit status

When drafting the statutes, the requirements for non-profit status must be observed if the association is to be tax-privileged. The notary advises on the correct wording — tax recognition is granted by the tax office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Must the registration be notarial?

The application to the register of associations must be publicly certified by the board — i.e. notarial. The notary certifies the signatures and submits the application.

We want to change the statutes — what do we do?

Statute amendments must be resolved by the members' meeting and then filed with the register of associations with notarial certification. We support you in this.

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