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These template statutes have been designed to serve as a basis for all types of associations, whether large or small, international or local. However, it would be wrong and contrary to the spirit of the association to consider using the present template without customising it. Therefore, this model should be considered as a basis on which each association should develop its own principles, and include them in its statutes.

Swiss law, in particular the Civil Code, offers great flexibility and decision-making autonomy in matters of association law, which allows a great deal of latitude when drafting statutes.

This model has been designed to serve as a basis for all types of associations, whether large or small, local or international. But it would be wrong, and contrary to the spirit of the association, to think that this model can be used without being adapted. It is therefore appropriate to consider this model as a basis from which each association must develop its own principles and include them in its statutes.

The elements appearing in square brackets […] are suggestions which can be adapted according to the needs of the association.

The present statutes take into consideration the legislative updates, in force on 1st January 2023, in particular the amendments of Company law et the new requirements for registration with the Register of commerce, which now foresees that shall also be registered associations which “primarily collects or distributes assets abroad, directly or indirectly, that are intended for charitable, religious, cultural, educational or social purposes” (exceptions may apply).

Comments are added to facilitate the understanding of certain articles; they are identified by gray frames.