# Statutes

> The founding version of 16 July 2026 as signed, in German.


The statutes are binding in German only. Read them as the [signed PDF](../../../files/statuten-openhelvetia-2026-07-16.pdf) (105 KB) or as text on the German page [Statuten](../../../de/about/statutes/index.html).

## Outline

| Part | Articles | Content |
|---|---|---|
| I. Name, seat and purpose | Art. 1–3 | Name and seat (Cham ZG), the purpose, the means |
| II. Membership | Art. 4–6 | Categories, admission and departure, contributions and liability |
| III. Bodies | Art. 7–14 | General assembly, board (composition, duties, conflicts of interest and recusal), expert panels, auditors |
| IV. Finances | Art. 15–16 | Financial year and accounts, use of funds and earmarked contributions |
| V. Dissolution | Art. 17 | Dissolution and use of remaining assets |
| VI. Transitional and final provisions | Art. 18–19 | Founding phase, entry into force on 16 July 2026 |

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Source: about/en/statutes.md