Association

An association is a group of people that pursue a joint purpose. With the foundation of an association, they create a legal entity with an independent and autonomous legal identity. Associations have an ethical purpose: They are committed to political, religious, scientific, artistic, charitable, social or other non-economic objectives. An association needs written articles of association and executive bodies such as the general meeting and the executive committee, which can take decisions for it and act on its behalf. Associations are an important part of civil society. They create a structure that allows interest groups to stand up for their cause.