Associations

Non-Listed Company Definition

Association

An association is a group of people who voluntarily come together to pursue a common purpose or interest. These purposes can be social, cultural, educational, political, or economic in nature. Associations are often organized formally with a constitution, bylaws, and governance structures such as boards or committees.

Required Documents

Identification Document:
A valid identification document of the natural person representing the association (must be the president, treasurer, or secretary):
- Identity card (both sides)
- Passport
- Residence permit (both sides)
- Driver’s license (card format, both sides)
Meeting Minutes:
A copy of the minutes from the last general meeting of the association, issued within the last 12 months.
Articles of Association:
The dated and signed Articles of Association of the association holding the payment account.
The issue of the JOAFE for France (Official Journal of Associations & Corporate Foundations) listing the association that holds the payment account.

Crowdfunding Only

A document describing the project in detail if the account holder is the project leader.

Marketplaces Only

Merchant's Site URL:
The URL of the merchant's site is a priority. If not available, provide the URL of the merchant's store on the marketplace or the URL of the marketplace as a last resort.
Identification Document:
A valid identification document of the natural person authorized by the government authority to open the payment account:
- Identity card (both sides)
- Passport
- Residence permit (both sides)
- Driver’s license (card format, both sides)
Mandate:
A mandate granted by the government authority to the physical person acting on its behalf to open and hold the payment account.