Founding minutes

The founding minutes provide information about the persons present at the foundation meeting and the founding act, i.e. the decision to jointly establish an association. It confirms the approval of the articles of association and the election of the committee (and the auditors, if applicable). The articles of association must be signed if an entry in the commercial register is planned; the founding minutes contain the names of the founding members and are signed by the person taking the minutes and by the chairperson, if applicable.

Founding an association (vitamin B)

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How many founding members are required in order to establish an association? Can I form an association as an individual?

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Under Article 60 of the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB), associations are a "corporate group of persons". A single individual is therefore unable to establish an association; it is not possible to form an association with yourself. Two people is the absolute minimum number required.

However, we advise against establishing and running an association with just two people. There are repeatedly decisions to be taken, even at the foundation stage. In a stalemate situation, it is not possible for two people to pass resolutions. The term "association" itself also makes apparent that the body is a group and that it is not possible for a single person to establish an association.

Model for founding minutes (vitamin B / pdf)

Model for founding minutes (vitamin B / word)

Founding minutes

Minimum number of founding members?

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