On May 1, 2019, the new non-profit organization legislation, Book 9 of the Code of Companies and Associations, came into effect. Some important changes were made.
The new legislation also has a significant impact on sports clubs and sports federations that adopt the legal form of a non-profit association. An up-to-date knowledge of these regulations is therefore recommended to all directors of your sports club. This is to prevent sports clubs from behaving contrary to non-profit organization legislation and thus running the risk of being sanctioned.
Various provisions in the non-profit organization legislation have been amended. For example, it is now possible to co-opt directors, the notice period for the General Meeting has been extended from a minimum of 7 days to a minimum of 15 days and it is possible for the administrative body to make written decisions provided that the votes are unanimous.
Every sports club must adapt its articles of association to this new non-profit organization legislation. The deadline for this amendment to the articles of association is January 1, 2024. A special general meeting must be convened with a minimum of 2/3 of the members present. 2/3 of the members must also approve the renewed articles of association.