Civic association statutes template
Statutes and founding deed of a civic association
This document rests on a fixed pattern prepared by Paragrafo; it is not a law firm template. Its wording is not written by AI, only the details from the form are filled in. For a non-standard situation we recommend a solicitor.
Law in force as at
Stanovy občianskeho združenia
- Čl. I Názov a sídlo
- Čl. II Cieľ činnosti
- Čl. III Formy činnosti
- Čl. IV Členstvo
- Čl. V Orgány združenia
- Čl. VI Organizačné jednotky
The statutes are the founding document of a civic association. They set out its name, registered office, purpose of activity, bodies and the way it manages its finances. They are attached to the application for registration.
The association of citizens is governed by Act 83/1990 Coll. Registration is carried out by the Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic.
Who needs this document
- Founders of a new civic association
- Existing associations amending their statutes
- Informal groups that want legal personality and the ability to accept donations
What the document must contain
- The name of the association, which has to be clearly distinguishable from the names of existing legal persons
- The registered office
- The purpose of activity
- The bodies of the association, how they are appointed and who acts on behalf of the association
- Provisions on organisational units, where these will act in their own name
- The principles of financial management
Legal basis
Zákon č. 83/1990 Zb. o združovaní občanov
Governs the formation, the registration and the dissolution of a civic association.
Most common mistakes
A name identical to or confusable with an existing association
The most common reason for a call to amend the application. It is worth checking the name in advance in the register of non-governmental non-profit organisations.
Unclear definition of who acts on behalf of the association
The statutes have to identify the statutory body and how it acts. Without that, problems arise with contracts and with opening a bank account.
A purpose of activity worded as a business
A civic association is not founded for the purpose of doing business. The wording of the purpose should reflect that.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does it take to found a civic association?
The application for registration is filed by a preparatory committee. The conditions, including the number of members of the committee, are set by Act 83/1990 Coll.
Can a civic association do business?
An association is not founded for the purpose of doing business, but under certain conditions it may carry out supplementary activity. The exact scope is worth taking advice on.
How long does registration take?
The time limit for the proceedings is set by Act 83/1990 Coll. If the statutes contain defects, the ministry calls for them to be remedied and the period is extended.
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