An association is considered to be any form of free and voluntary association of legal and natural persons that merge for the protection of human rights and other general - purpose goals in accordance with the Constitution and laws without the intention of gaining profit or other economic benefits. The principle of not-for-profit is one of the main principles of association's work, activity, and as such it is indispensable to mention in the work and activites of the association. The economic activity of the association is an activity that can be performed in addition to the basic activity, must be determined by the statute, but it must not be carried out for the acquisition of profit for its own members or third parties. The primary activity of the association is not the acquisition of profits, but it can carry out economic activity for the purpose of the association established by the statute. There are several major steps that can help the founder of the association decide how and in what way to establish the association and what kind of activity to deal with. Associations are legally permitted to carry out trade activities without the minimum technical requirements, as a form of retail trade, and some associations may also perform catering activities.