Holding Wealth or Running a Business? Can Private Foundations Do Both?
The article presents two different models for regulating the scope of permissible activities of foundations. Under one of these models, a private foundation may not engage in economic activity directly, whilst under the other, such activity is permitted. The further implications of each position are also outlined.
Passive Recipients or Active Stakeholders? Competing Concepts of the Beneficiary’s Role in Foundation Law
The article identifies two alternative models for perceiving the role of beneficiaries: either as passive, external creditors of the foundation, or as active stakeholders who are responsible for operating the foundation.
Five Peculiarities of the Polish Family Foundation in Comparative Perspective
The article presents five features of the Polish family foundation which are not common among other jurisdictions recognisizing private foundations.
CFBL seminar on private foundations in holding structures
On 26 May 2025 P. Lubas and M. Pilarek will present on foreign private foundations in Polish holding structures.
CFBL Seminar on Danish Private Foundations with Prof. Rasmus Feldthusen
On 12 May 2025 Prof. R. Feldthusen will present on Danish private foundations.
Prof. Susanne Kalss on Austrian Private Foundations
On 10 March 2025 a hybrid seminar organised by the Centre for Family Business Law at the University of Warsaw will take place. Our guest will be Prof. Susanne Kalss from Vienna.
Prof. Anne Sanders’ Seminar (Recording)
On 20 February 2024 Prof. dr. Anne Sanders, Universität Bielefeld, delivered a lecture on European Foundation Law in Comparative Perspective.
Prof. dr. Anne Sanders on European Foundation Law
On 20 February 2024 at 5 p.m. (CET), Prof. dr. Anne Sanders, Universität Bielefeld, will deliver a lecture on European Foundation Law in Comparative Perspective during the 21st Open Seminar of the Chair of Commercial and Corporate Law of University of Warsaw.
Dr Tomasz Klimek’s Seminar (Recording)
On 17 October 2023, Dr Tomasz Klimek, an attorney-in-law in Austria and Liechtenstein, shared his insights into practical aspects of running private foundations in these two countries. The meeting has been recorded and you can watch it here.
Seminar 5: Dr Tomasz Klimek on practical aspects of establishing and managing private foundations in Austria and Liechtenstein
On 17 October 2023 at 5 p.m. (CET), Dr Tomasz Klimek, an attorney-in-law in Austria and Liechtenstein, will share his insights into practical aspects of running private foundations in these two countries.