{"id":2788,"date":"2026-07-05T12:14:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T17:14:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hepacom.org\/acta-de-constitucion-de-una-esal\/"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:47:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T16:47:56","slug":"acta-de-constitucion-de-una-esal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hepacom.org\/en\/acta-de-constitucion-de-una-esal\/","title":{"rendered":"Articles of Incorporation of a Non-Profit Entity: Template and How to Complete It"},"content":{"rendered":"

Before the Chamber of Commerce registers your foundation, there's a document that starts everything. Articles of Incorporation of a Non-Profit Organization<\/strong> This document formalizes a group of people's decision to create a non-profit organization, approves its bylaws, and appoints its first officers. Without this signed document, the Chamber of Commerce cannot register the organization, and the Colombian Tax Authority (DIAN) cannot assign it a Tax Identification Number (NIT). Here, we explain what it should contain, who signs it, and how to complete it correctly without errors that will later need correcting.<\/p>\n

At Hepacom, we are a foundation (a non-profit organization) that works to provide decent housing for families in Itag\u00fc\u00ed, so we are very familiar with this process. This guide is for informational purposes only; the registration is handled by the Chamber of Commerce.<\/p>\n

What is the articles of incorporation of a non-profit organization and what is it used for?<\/h2>\n

It is the written record of the meeting in which the founders decide to create the entity. It documents the intention to establish the organization, its name, purpose, approved bylaws, and appointments. This document serves as proof that the non-profit organization was founded with clear rules.<\/p>\n

It serves two specific purposes: it's the document the Chamber of Commerce requires to register the entity, and it's the foundation upon which everything else is built, from obtaining a tax identification number (NIT) to opening a bank account. If the articles of incorporation are incorrect, the rest of the process is blocked.<\/p>\n

What should the minutes contain?<\/h2>\n

An incomplete ballot is the number one cause of returns in the House. These are the elements that cannot be missing.<\/p>\n

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Source: Chamber of Commerce and Decree 2150 of 1995 (funcionpublica.gov.co). General requirements; your Chamber may request additional forms. Verify on the official channel before submitting. Last updated: July 2026.<\/caption>\n
Element<\/th>\nWhat's included<\/th>\nWhy it matters<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Date and place<\/td>\nDay, month, year and city of the meeting<\/td>\nIt validates and situates the act<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Constituent Assembly<\/td>\nName and document of each founder<\/td>\nIdentify those responsible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Will and name<\/td>\nDecision to create the non-profit organization and its name<\/td>\nIt is the act of constitution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Corporate purpose<\/td>\nThe work to which he\/she will dedicate himself\/herself<\/td>\nDefine what you can and cannot do<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Statutes<\/td>\nApproval of the full text<\/td>\nThese are the internal rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Appointments<\/td>\nLegal representative and governing bodies<\/td>\nDefine who is in charge and sign.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Acceptances and signatures<\/td>\nAcceptance of the positions and signature of all<\/td>\nWithout signatures there is no record<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Common mistakes when drafting the minutes<\/h3>\n