Hello. I'm from a group of people who want to create an association. We'd like to know what procedures we have to go through, please.
Is there a model we could use for our articles of associationo?
Yes, here's a model you can use. You'll need to adapt its content to the purpose of your organisation. Here's another model that you can use for your memorandum of association.
Can we give our association any name we like?
Yes, as long as it can't be confused with that of an existing association and isn't derogatory.
Is there anything else we have to do, once we've submitted all these documents?
Once you've given in all the documents, your registration will be provisional until you send us the document that shows that your chosen name has been approved and your association's registration number.
So we'll have to wait for approval before we can begin working?
No, you can start working once you've registered provisionally, although you'll have to apply to the tax office for a tax ID number, which you'll also be given provisionally.
OK, thanks very much for the information.