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FAQ: Associations

​​​What advantages does the registration on the Platform?​

​As a registered user you have the opportunity to​:

  • Register your Association/Federation in the assotiations catalogue.
  • Participate in the Communities and propose new forums of interest.
  • Submit ​ideas to the Administration.

What information do I need to register as an association on the Platform?​​​

​​The register as an association is done as a legal entity. You must indicate on the form​:

  • The name of your association
  • Your tax ID (NIF)
  • The email address to be used for registration
  • A brief description and the areas of retail activity to which it applies
  • If your Association/Federation offers services (legal, advisory services …) check the box in the form "I am an association that provides services". This way, you will also register your services!​

In addition, you must meet the following requirements:

  • To be constituted in accordance with the provisions of Law 19/1977, of April 1, on the regulation of the Right of Trade Union Association, or any other applicable legislation, and to have deposited your bylaws in the competent public office pursuant to Royal Decree 416/2015, of May 29, on the deposit of bylaws of trade union and employer organizations, as well as any other applicable regulations.
  • The purpose of the association, its aims, and its activities must be the promotion, support, and defense of the interests of the retail trade sector.
  • Not having been convicted by a final judgment or resolution in any judicial or administrative procedure.
  • The territorial area in which the Association mainly carries out its activities must include Spanish territory in one of the following areas:
    • National
    • Regional
    • Provincial
    • Local

Do I have to provide any documents to register?​​

As an association you must submit the following documents:

  1. Responsible declaration. Download the template and upload it again once it has been completed and digitally signed.
  2. PDF certificate proving that you are up to date with Social Security obligations. Remember it must have been issued within the last 6 months.
  3. PDF certificate proving that you are up to date with tax obligations. Remember it must have been issued within the last 6 months.
  4. PDF copy of the Association’s bylaws.
  5. PDF document proving the association’s registration in the National Registry of Associations.​
  6. The Logo of your Association. It must not exceed 200 KB in size. ​

Once we have received and reviewed all the information, we will send you an email confirming your activation as a user.

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Which users can register as Associations?

​Any Associations, Federations, or Confederations whose objectives purposes, and activities include the promotion, support, and defense the interests of the retail trade sector.​

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If the Association has a Marketplace initiative, do i need to register twice?​​

​Yes! Go to the Registration section and sign up as a Marketplace to make yourself known to retail businesses. This way, you will have both an Association profile and a Marketplace profile.​