Document background
The Deed of Association (Acte de Constitution/Oprichtingsakte) is a mandatory legal document required when establishing a company in Belgium. It serves as the founding document that brings the company into legal existence and must comply with the requirements of the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations. This document is particularly crucial as it contains all essential information about the company's formation, including founder details, capital structure, management provisions, and corporate purpose. The Deed of Association must be executed in authentic form before a Belgian notary and subsequently published in the Belgian Official Gazette to give it legal effect. It forms the basis for the company's registration with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises and serves as the primary reference document for the company's fundamental characteristics throughout its existence.
