Foundation Law and Law of Association

We support all types of non-profit organisations in all matters relating to foundation law, the law of association and non-profit law. We offer foundations and associations advice that is tailored to the specific requirements in question.

In particular, we provide advice on:

• Choice of a suitable type of foundation or trust
• Creation of dependent and independent foundations as well as charitable companies and associations
• Drafting of foundation constitutions and accompanying agreements
• Establishment of associations and drafting of their regulations
• Tax law and non-profit law issues
• Representation vis-à-vis the tax authorities
• Representation before foundation oversight committees and the register of associations
• Restructurings, the establishment of subsidiaries and setting up joint ventures in the non-profit sector
• Foundations as an instrument for estate planning and business succession
• Advice for foundation boards and association boards, in particular relating to liability risks