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  • Private Membership Associations
  • Unincorporated Entities
  • Governance Models
  • Membership-Based Structures
  • Institutional Sustainability
  • Organizational Clarity

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Public Vs Private

Public law and private law are two fundamental categories of law that govern different aspects of society and legal relationships. 

What Is a Private Membership Association (PMA)?

A Private Membership Association (PMA) is a lawful structure that allows individuals to associate privately by contract for a shared purpose. PMAs are commonly used by... 

Tribunals

Private tribunals are an example of private law, particularly in how they relate to the resolution of disputes between private individuals or entities. 

PMA vs Nonprofit vs Church

How to Choose the Right Structure for Your Mission

When forming a mission-driven organization, one of the most consequential decisions is whether to operate publicly or privately.

Three structures are commonly considered are...

Licensing Requirements

PMAs exist within the Private Realm, where individuals exercise their natural rights to assemble, associate, and pursue their interests without interference from the government.

How to Structure a PMA or Unincorporated Entity

Private Membership Associations (PMAs) and unincorporated entities including unincorporated ministries and churches are often discussed in abstract or ideological terms. In reality, they are governance structures. Their effectiveness depends entirely on... 

Unincorporated Associations

An unincorporated association can provide certain freedoms and liberties for practitioners offering services in the private domain compared to a formal business structure like a corporation or an LLC. 

What Is a Governance Structure?

A governance structure is the formal framework that determines how decisions are made, who holds authority, how responsibilities are assigned, and how accountability is... 

How to Mitigate Risk and Liability

Operating under an unincorporated member association in the private domain presents certain risks and liabilities.