The Netherlands: the organization of your foundation--a closer look at foundations' organs

Dutch foundation law is regulated in book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. As regards foundation organs, this legislation provides rules for, mainly, the installation and functions of the board of directors. Other foundation organs may be installed if so regulated in its by-laws, and taken into account the legal ban on members. The article sets out how to set up and organize several organs of Dutch foundations. The article has an introduction in which references are made to previous contributions.