1901 Law / OHADA

Create an Association

Bring your collective non-profit project to life.

No capital required, freedom of organization, simplified formalities — the association is the ideal form for cultural, sports, charitable or professional projects.

Identity Card

Association at a glance

Capital: None Members: 2 minimum Purpose: Non-profit Formalities: Simplified Tax: Exemptions possible

The Association governed by the 1901 law or OHADA law is the ideal legal form for any collective non-profit project. Members pool their knowledge or activities for a purpose other than profit-sharing. Creation is simple: drafting bylaws, declaring with the competent authorities and publishing in the Official Journal.

Ideal for

Groups of people wishing to pool their knowledge or activities for a non-profit purpose (cultural, sports, charitable, professional).

Advantages

Why create an Association?

The key benefits of the associative form for your project.

Freedom of organization

Structure your association freely: board, executive committee, commissions. You define your own rules.

No capital required

No minimum share capital. Resources come from membership fees, donations and grants.

Non-profit purpose

Carry out a general interest activity without seeking profit. Possible tax exemptions depending on your status.

Required Documents

Required Documents

Prepare these documents before starting your application.

ID / Passport

Valid ID of founders and directors

Association bylaws

Drafted by our experts, compliant with law 1901 or OHADA

Manager's Criminal Record Extract

Recent utility bill or lease agreement

Minutes of AG

Minutes of the constitutive general assembly or foundation report

Process

Create your association in 3 steps

Complete support, from the questionnaire to obtaining the receipt.

1

Drafting the bylaws

Our experts draft your association bylaws compliant with the 1901 law or OHADA.

2

Online declaration

We declare your association with the competent authorities and publish in the Official Journal.

3

Get the receipt

Receive the official declaration receipt validating the legal existence of your association.

Pricing

Association Packages

Packs adapted to every need, from essential to premium.

Top Choice

Standard

From

75 000 FCFA

+ admin fees

  • Everything in Starter included
  • Lawyer review
  • Single window declaration
  • Online case tracking
Standard

Premium

From

On Quote

+ admin fees

  • All Standard included
  • 30-day support
  • Personalized support
  • Dedicated advisor
Premium

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