Document background
Articles of Association For Company Limited By Guarantee are essential founding documents used when establishing organizations under German law where members' liability is limited to their guarantee amount, rather than through shareholding. This structure is particularly suitable for non-profit organizations, professional associations, and social enterprises operating in Germany. The document must comply with the German Limited Liability Companies Act (GmbHG) and includes crucial information about the company's name, registered office, purpose, governance structure, membership rules, and decision-making processes. It serves as the constitutional document of the organization, defining the relationships between members, directors, and other stakeholders, while providing the legal framework for the company's operations and management. The document must be notarized and registered with the German Commercial Register (Handelsregister) to be legally effective.
