“Round Table International, asbl” is the name of the legal entity behind the operations of RTI.
Under Luxembourg law, an Association Sans But Lucratif (ASBL) is a legally recognized non-profit entity (governed by the Law of 21 April 1928), requiring at least three founding members and a structured governance system, including a General Assembly (RTI AGM) and Board of Directors (RTI Boards). It ensures transparency, limited liability, and eligibility for public funding while prohibiting profit distribution. By obtaining ASBL status, Round Table International (RTI) reinforced its legal structure, accountability, and commitment to its global community, aligning with its mission of professionalizing its brand and expanding its outreach.
With the formation of the asbl, RTI’s address moved from Marchesi House (RTBI) to Luxembourg. This was communicated to RTBI by RTI President Majid Tunda (RT Mauritius) where he thanked the Association “for allowing Round Table International to use Marchesi House as our registered address for the last number of years.”
Formalization of asbl
On January 23, 2019, the RTI Board for 2018–2019 announced the formalization of the legal structure of Round Table International. From that date, RTI officially acquired NGO status under Luxembourg law, operating as Round Table International, asbl (association sans but lucratif).
This development reinforced and highlighted RTI’s commitment to its members by establishing a structured, transparent, and accountable framework. The founding members of the legal entities were:
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- Round Table Luxembourg, represented by its National President Yves Sibenaler,
- Round Table Great Britain & Ireland, represented by its National President Richard Holland, and
- Round Table Germany, represented by its National IRO Patrick Lerche-Larsen.
The official founding documents were signed on that day, witnessed by RTI Vice-President Sebastian Walter (RT Germany) and RTI Secretary Marc Germeshausen (RT Austria).
Special recognition was given to RT Luxembourg, particularly to Gilles Walers (International Secretary) and Charles Muller (RTI President 2001–2002), who were also in attendance for their significant role in facilitating the legal procedures.