Eintragung ins Vereinsregister beantragen

Have you founded an association that is to be entered in the register of associations? Then you must apply to the relevant local court to have your association entered in the register of associations.

An association is a voluntary association of several people who want to achieve a defined purpose together.

If you have newly founded an association, it does not yet become a legal entity. This means, for example, that you are liable with your private assets for transactions on behalf of the as yet unregistered association as chairman or chairwoman.

Only when the association is entered in the register of associations at the relevant local court does it receive the name affix "registered association" (e.V.) and become a legal entity. The liability of the persons acting on behalf of the association then also ends.

You must also have certain processes or facts entered in the register of associations at a later date, for example if

• an amendment to the association's articles of association has been resolved, which only becomes effective if it is entered in the register of associations.
• the composition of the board of directors changes.

As corporations, associations are subject to taxation. However, tax law grants associations special tax advantages if they pursue a tax-privileged purpose.

The register of associations is public and can be inspected by anyone.

• Notarized registration
• Copy of the articles of association
• Copy of the minutes of incorporation
  

• Association must have been effectively founded.
• The association must have at least 7 members.
• The articles of association must have the legally required content.
• The association must already have board members, as they are responsible for the registration.
  

There are no indications or special features.

• Register of associations Entry
• Founded association becomes a legal entity upon entry in the register of associations
• upon registration, the association receives the suffix "e.V." (registered association)
• Certain changes concerning the association must also be entered in the register of associations, such as
  • Changes to the articles of association
  • change of the board of directors
• Responsible: Local court in whose district the association has its registered office