Setting and collecting membership fees
In Switzerland a club may charge membership fees if its statutes provide for them (art. 71 Swiss Civil Code); the amount is usually decided by the general meeting. Common categories are active members, juniors, families and passive members. Fees are usually collected once a year by invoice: as a QR-bill in Switzerland, by SEPA in Germany and Austria.
Updated: November 2026
Setting the fee
- The statutes provide for fees (art. 71 Swiss Civil Code)
- The general meeting usually decides the amount
- Form categories, for example active, juniors, families, passive
- Write down what the fee covers, for example court use or indoor hours
- An entry fee only if the statutes provide for it
Collecting without spreadsheets
- New members join online
- Fees go out to everyone with one click, with QR-bill or SEPA
- The renewal at the end of the year in one round
- Track open items and send reminders with one click or automatically
Payment method by country
| Country | Payment method |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | QR-bill |
| Germany | SEPA and GiroCode |
| Austria | SEPA and GiroCode |
Frequently asked questions
Yes, in principle: a Swiss club may only charge fees if its statutes provide for them (art. 71 Swiss Civil Code). The amount is usually decided by the general meeting.
For most sports clubs no: non-profit sports clubs run by volunteers are exempt from VAT liability up to CHF 250,000 of taxable turnover a year. More in the guide "Writing an invoice as a club".
The price depends on your organisation: members, number of students, number of coaches, locations and the scope you need. In a 30-minute call we look at your situation, and then you receive a concrete offer. No setup fee, no hidden extra costs.
