Summary
400 has been active since 2013 and the Belgian Official Gazette contains no insolvency or warning signals. The computed 12-month bankruptcy probability is 0.1% (very low). A small non-profit association files its annual accounts with the court registry, not with the National Bank.
Articles of association
What the company does
- PurposeThe activities the company may carry out under its articles.
- “Focus te leggen op het begrip van "de rechtsstaat" vanuit een pluralistische en wetenschappelijk onderbouwde visie” (deed in Dutch)
- DurationHow long the company exists; usually unlimited, so until it is dissolved.
- Unlimited
- Name clauseThe name the company operates under according to its articles.
- 400,vereniging zonder winstoogmerk
- Registered office clauseThe region of the registered office; it decides among other things the language of official documents.
- “2800 Mechelen,Keizerstraat 20, Antwerpen,afdeling Mechelen” (deed in Dutch)
Who represents it, and how
- Who signsWho may bind the company towards others, for example by signing a contract.
- Two directors jointly
- Board ruleHow the board is made up, meets and takes decisions.
- “Tussentijds mandaat slechts tot verstreken mandaat, voorzitter, ondervoorzitter en secretaris uit leden, automatisch voor algemene…” (deed in Dutch)
Capital, shares and profit
- Membership ruleWho can become a member or partner, and on what terms.
- “Enkel werkende leden, 3” (deed in Dutch)
Meetings and financial year
- Financial yearThe twelve-month period the company draws up its annual accounts for.
- From 1 January to 31 December
Oversight and winding up
- Liquidation ruleHow assets are shared after dissolution: creditors first, then shareholders.
- “Één of meer vereffenaars, vrijwillige ontbinding” (deed in Dutch)