What are the steps to register a non-profit association under French law and ensure compliant governance?
In France
Last Updated:
Nov 19, 2025
I'm planning to set up an association under the loi 1901 in France with a small board. Do I need an attorney to draft the bylaws and handle the declaration with the prefecture and JOAFE, or can I file myself? Also, what are the ongoing accounting obligations and annual filings, and how do subsidies or tax receipts for donors work?
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Nov 19, 2025
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Goormorning,
You can do it by yourself. It is advisable to hire a lawyer to draft the association’s bylaws. For accounting obligations, you will need to hire an accountant.
Regards
You can do it by yourself. It is advisable to hire a lawyer to draft the association’s bylaws. For accounting obligations, you will need to hire an accountant.
Regards
Orier Avocats
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
Goormorning,
You can do it by yourself. It is advisable to hire a lawyer to draft the association’s bylaws. For accounting obligations, you will need to hire an accountant.
Regards
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