An association is a voluntary union of persons founded to achieve the purpose laid down in the articles of association, which shall have a non-profit-making nature.

• Founders of an association may be natural and legal entities, and partnerships with legal capacity
• There must be at least two founders
• Associations are classified according to the classification of the activities of associations and foundations approved by the Cabinet Regulations. The classification includes 60 fields of activity
• An association is entitled to conduct economic activity as a complementary activity in order to achieve its goals and ensure its activities
• An association is a legal entity