Legal Status
The European Airsoft Federation is a formally incorporated European federation of national airsoft organizations. It was established under Dutch law and has full legal capacity. Its official name is European Airsoft Federation, abbreviated EAF, and its statutory seat is in the municipality of West Betuwe, the Netherlands.
The EAF is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization of member organizations. It exists to strengthen the status and practice of airsoft, promote airsoft as a sport and responsible recreational activity, and represent the interests of its affiliated organizations before public authorities, institutions and stakeholders.
A Federation under Dutch Law
The EAF is registered under Dutch law for an indefinite period. This gives the Federation a clear legal basis, an accountable governance structure and the capacity to act as a formal representative body for European airsoft.
As a Dutch legal entity, the EAF operates through its Articles of Association, internal regulations and decisions of its competent bodies. Its governance structure includes the Congress, the Executive Board and working structures established within the Federation’s formal framework.
European Representation
The EAF does not replace national law or national federations. Each member organization remains responsible for compliance with the legal framework of its own country. The EAF’s role is to support cooperation between national organizations, develop common standards where appropriate, and provide a credible European voice for airsoft.
Through this structure, the Federation helps public authorities and stakeholders engage with airsoft in an organized and accountable way. The EAF promotes safe participation, transparent governance, responsible event standards and the long-term recognition of airsoft as a structured European sport.
Working Language and Official Documents
English is the official working language of the Federation. Meetings, bylaws, regulations, minutes and official documents are drafted in English and, where required under Dutch law, also in Dutch. This ensures that the EAF can operate transparently across Europe while remaining compliant with its Dutch legal foundation.