Personalised support for the creation of your Non-Profit Association in Belgium.
A legal structure suited to projects with a social, cultural or educational purpose.
An ASBL (Association Sans But Lucratif – Non-Profit Association) is a legal form governed by the Code of Companies and Associations (CSA) that allows activities to be carried out without seeking to enrich its members.
Since the CSA reform in 2019, an ASBL may carry out commercial activities without limitation, provided that the profits are allocated exclusively to the achievement of its non-profit purpose.
The ASBL is particularly suited to associative, cultural, sporting, educational, humanitarian or social projects that require an official legal structure with limited liability for its members.
Structure dedicated to social, cultural or educational objectives without distribution of profits.
A distinct legal entity from its members, with limited liability.
At least two founding members are required to establish an ASBL.
Operation based on elected decision-making bodies (Board of Directors and General Assembly).
Discover the many advantages that the ASBL structure offers for your project.
Members' liability is limited to their contributions, thus protecting their personal assets from risks associated with the association's activities.
ASBL status increases the credibility of your project with partners, public authorities and potential donors.
Advantageous tax regime with reduced taxation and the possibility of obtaining accreditation to issue tax certificates for donations.
Structure enabling access to public and private grants, essential for developing non-profit projects.
Since the CSA reform, an ASBL may carry out commercial activities without limitation, as long as the profits are reinvested in the social purpose.
Structure promoting democratic and participatory governance, with important decisions taken at the general assembly.
Our service supports you at every stage of creating your ASBL.
Analysis of your associative project and advice on the most suitable legal structure.
Drawing up articles of association that comply with the Code of Companies and Associations and are tailored to your specific project.
Organisation of the constitutive general assembly and signing of the articles of association by the founding members.
Filing the articles of association and deeds relating to the appointment of directors with the clerk of the enterprise court.
Registration of the ASBL with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and obtaining the enterprise number.
Support with the first steps of your ASBL (opening a bank account, insurance, UBO register, etc.).
Here are the documents you will need to provide for the creation of your ASBL.
For all founding members and directors.
Addresses, telephone numbers and emails of the founders.
For directors (model 596.2).
Document formalising the creation of the ASBL and the appointment of directors.
Including the social purpose, registered office, operating rules, etc.
Supplementary document specifying the internal operation of the ASBL.
Identity and powers of the association's directors.
Official form for publication in the Belgian Official Gazette.
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about creating an ASBL.
Since the CSA reform of 2019, only 2 founding members are required to create an ASBL in Belgium, compared to 3 previously.
The total cost includes our fees (from €599) and the publication costs in the Belgian Official Gazette (approximately €190). Additional fees may apply depending on your specific needs.
The average timeframe is 1 to 2 weeks, including document preparation, the constitutive assembly, filing with the court and registration with the CBE.
Yes, since the CSA reform, an ASBL may carry out commercial activities without limitation, as long as the profits are entirely allocated to the achievement of the association's non-profit purpose.
Accounting obligations depend on the size of the ASBL. Small ASBLs may keep simplified accounts, while large ASBLs must keep double-entry accounts and file their annual accounts with the NBB.
An AISBL (International Non-Profit Association) is dedicated to international projects and is established by authentic deed. It requires royal recognition, unlike the ASBL which has a simpler constitution procedure.
Our team of experts supports you through every step of creating your ASBL in Belgium.