Associations, foundations and social enterprises pursue a public benefit, but they are also subject to specific legal, accounting and governance rules. A correct statute and proper registration are essential to access benefits and to protect the entity.
The studio assists non-profit organisations from incorporation to extraordinary transactions, with advice tailored to the Italian Third Sector reform.
What it covers
A complete job,
no grey areas.
ETS incorporation
Statutes and deeds for entities that qualify as ETS under the Italian Third Sector Code.
RUNTS registration
Preparation and filing for the single national register, with the required documents and declarations.
Foundations and associations
Governance, membership, assets and the rules that keep the organisation compliant.
Mergers and transformations
Reorganisations between non-profit entities, with the protection of the original purpose and assets.
Gifts and legacies
Acceptance of donations and bequests, with the formalities required for the entity.
Governance support
Advice on meetings, resolutions and the duties of directors and officers.
How it works
From first conversation
to the deed.
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01
Purpose and structure
We clarify the mission, the activities and the governance the organisation needs.
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02
Statute and deed
We draft the statute and the incorporation deed in line with the Third Sector Code.
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03
Registration
Filing with RUNTS and the other required registers, with the supporting documentation.
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04
Ongoing compliance
Support for meetings, amendments, mergers and the obligations that follow registration.
Useful documents
What to prepare,
in good time.
You do not need everything at once. After the first conversation we send a tailored list. These are the most common documents.
- Identity document and tax code of the founders
- Draft statute and description of activities
- Details of assets and funding
- Information on directors and officers
- Any previous registration or recognition
- Foreign documents, where applicable
Frequently asked questions
The answers
you need.
What is RUNTS?
It is the single national register of the Italian Third Sector, introduced by the Third Sector reform. Registration is required for many entities and brings specific obligations and benefits.
Can a non-profit distribute profits?
No. An ETS must use its assets and income for its stated purposes and cannot distribute profits to members or founders, subject to the specific rules of its legal form.
Do foundations need a notarial deed?
The incorporation of a foundation requires a notarial deed. Associations may also choose a notarial deed for greater certainty, depending on their structure and activities.
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