5 MIN · Module

Setting up a not-for-profit association

The minimal viable steps to register a community group as an association.

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Three friends, one purpose

Across most EU member states, registering a non-profit association (asbl, eingetragener Verein, asociación, associazione, etc.) requires: 1. AT LEAST 2-3 FOUNDERS (number varies by country). 2. STATUTES, written rules including purpose, governance, membership, dissolution clause. 3. AN OPEN MEETING to adopt the statutes and elect officers. 4. REGISTRATION at the national registry (usually free or under €100). Once registered, you…

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