Association or foundation

On this page you will find more information about the incorporation of an association or foundation.
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Not-for-profit association

A not-for-profit association (VZW) is an association which pursues a disinterested/charitable/not-for-profit purpose, within the framework of one or more specific activities, through which it is allowed to perform economic activities.

International not-for-profit association

An international not-for-profit association (IVZW) is an association which pursues an international use purpose. An International not-for-profit association only acquires legal personality after recognition by the King.

Private foundation

A private foundation is a foundation which has a private disinterested/charitable purpose.

Public utility foundation

A public utility foundation is a foundation which has as its disinterested/charitable purpose the performance of work of a philanthropical, ideological, religious, scientific, artistic, pedagogical or cultural nature.

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