Associations are groups of persons with legal personality, formed by constantly combining their knowledge and work, in order to achieve a specific and common purpose other than sharing profits.
At least 7 real or legal persons with the capacity to act can establish associations without prior permission. However, although prior permission is not required, the establishment notification should be made to the highest civilian authority of the place where the association will be established in order for the association to gain legal personality.
Which documents are required to be submitted for incorporation procedures?
2 bylaws of the association, each page of which is signed by the founders,
If there are legal entities among the founders of the association; Titles, places of residence and establishment documents of these legal entities, as well as a photocopy of the decision taken on this subject, provided that the real persons authorized by the bodies of the legal entities are indicated,
If there are associations or non-profit organizations other than foreign associations or foundations among the founders, a written statement signed by the founders of the association stating that these legal persons are permitted by the Ministry of Interior to become founders of associations,
If there are foreign nationals among the founders, photocopies of documents showing that they have the right to settle in Turkey,
A list indicating the name, surname, place of residence and signatures of the person or persons authorized to receive correspondence and notifications.
How does the process work after the establishment notification?
A “Certificate of Receipt” is given to the applicant by the local authority, indicating that the establishment notification and its annexes have been received, and the association is recorded in the log.
The declaration of establishment and the accuracy of the documents given in its annex and the charter of the association are examined by the local authority in person or by giving authorization to the units of the associations within sixty days.
If there is no illegality or deficiency in the notice of establishment, statute and documents, or if this contradiction or deficiency is corrected within a certain period of time; The situation is immediately notified to the association in writing and the association is registered in the associations registry.
In which areas can associations operate?
Rule; associations can operate in line with the working subjects and forms specified in their statutes in order to realize their objectives. However, this rule does not mean that associations have unlimited freedom in their activities.
According to Article 30 of the Law on Associations, titled associations and prohibited activities, associations;
– They will not be able to carry out activities other than the purpose stated in their statutes and the areas of work stated to be carried out to achieve this purpose,
– They cannot be established for the purpose of realizing the purposes that are expressly prohibited by the constitution and laws or the acts constituting a crime,
– It is regulated that they cannot engage in educational and training activities in preparation for military service, national defense and general law enforcement services, they cannot open camps or training places to achieve these purposes, and they cannot use special clothes or uniforms for their members.
