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Cancellation or dissolution of a foundation

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The self-dissolution of a foundation is not permitted. A foundation can only be cancelled or dissolved with the approval of the supervisory authority and in a formal procedure.

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Detailed description

The supervisory authority will dissolve the foundation ex officio or approve the dissolution of the foundation if the legal requirements are met. The foundation will then be deleted from the register of foundations.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • The foundation must have its registered office in the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg.
  • A resolution of the competent foundation body with a majority as specified in the statutes is required.
  • The foundation's purpose cannot be fulfilled.

Documents required

For detailed coordination, please contact the Foundation Supervisory Authority

Please note

This service can only be requested by foundations.

Deadlines

No

Procedure

The foundation must have its legal headquarters in Hamburg. Please contact the foundation supervisory authority for the procedure.

Processing time

Deletion from the foundation directory will take place promptly after final review.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

No legal remedy provided

Legal basis

German Civil Code (BGB)

§ 87 Dissolution of the Foundation by the Foundation Bodies and § 87a Termination of the Foundation

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Last updated: 03.11.2024