Nura Project establishes Belgian ASBL legal entity

The Nura Project has officially registered as a non-profit association (ASBL) in Belgium. This move allows the project to sign legal agreements, receive grants directly, and manage its own finances independently. The team chose the Belgian ASBL model over US or German alternatives to ensure better governance and avoid specific political or bureaucratic drawbacks.

Transition to independent governance

• The project opted for the ASBL (non-international) rather than the AISBL (international) version to reduce initial registration complexity.
• The new entity provides the legal capacity to sign agreements and claim grants, such as those from the FLOSS/Fund.
• Transitioning from a fiscal host to an independent entity introduces new responsibilities, including tax obligations, accounting, and state reporting.
• Governance is now legally constrained by Belgian law, which includes requirements for a General Assembly.

Why it matters

By establishing its own legal entity, the Nura Project gains greater autonomy in decision-making and financial management, reducing dependency on external fiscal hosts.