Internal rules (huishoudelijk reglement) — free model (Word)
Last updated: 23 July 2026
In short
What is the difference between statutes and internal rules?
The statutes are the legal foundation, recorded by a notary and only changeable by notarial deed. The internal rules (HR) elaborate day-to-day matters and must not conflict with the statutes — but can be adopted and amended by the general meeting without a notary.
The internal rules govern the day-to-day matters you deliberately keep out of the statutes. This free model text gives you a complete base with all the usual articles.
Unlike the statutes, the internal rules can be adopted and amended by the general meeting without a notary. Fill in the [ ] blocks and align the text with your own statutes.
Downloads
The files are in Dutch — they follow the Dutch rules for associations and foundations.
What's inside?
- Articles on membership, dues, rights and obligations
- Board, tasks and a reference to the retirement schedule (WBTR)
- General meeting, audit committee and other committees
- Volunteers, code of conduct and VOG (conduct certificate)
- Privacy (GDPR), liability, amendment and final provisions
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