Creating an Independent Collective

You can start an Independent Collective on Open Collective, or migrate an existing collective that is currently Fiscally Hosted

Becoming an Independent Collective means that you can manage your funds in your own bank account.

You can opt to become independent and still use the features on the Open Collective platform, even if you are currently with a Fiscal Host or acting as a Fiscal Host yourself.

However, you will no longer receive the admin support of a Fiscal Host, which means you will need to handle your own finances, accounting and liability.

If you are not sure you are able to manage your Collective's finances or admin effectively, you should seriously consider applying to a Fiscal Host.

Choose an option

Launch an Independent Collective

Select this option if your Collective does not currently exist on Open Collective

Move from a Fiscal Host

Find out how to leave a host and become an Independent Collective

Move from self-hosted

Choose this option if you are currently a host, and want to be an Independent Collective