1. A public association may carry out business activities in accordance with the Civil Code and other laws of the Republic of Tajikistan. 2. In accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan, a public association may establish business partnerships, companies and other business organizations, and acquire property designated for business activity. 3. Proceeds from business activity of a public association may not be redistributed among members or participants in this association and shall be used only for the implementation of their statutory goals. Public associations may use their funds for charitable purposes even if such use is not anticipated in their charters. Chapter V. Reorganization and liquidation of a public association Article 32. Reorganization of a public association 1. A public association is reorganized by decision of its congress (conference) or general meeting. The procedure for adoption of such decision is established by the legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan or the charter of the public association. 2. The state registration of a public association established through reorganization shall be carried out in the manner established by this Law. 3. Property of a public association, which has the status of a legal entity, is transferred upon its reorganization to new legal entities established in the manner provided for by the Civil Code of the Republic of Tajikistan. Article 33. Liquidation of a public association 1. A public association is liquidated by a decision of its congress (conference) or general meeting in the manner established by its charter or by a decision of a court on the grounds and in the manner provided for by this Law. 2. When the claims of creditors have been satisfied, any property that has not been disposed upon the liquidation of the public association shall be disposed for purposes envisaged by the charter of the public association. If the charter does not address the issue of property disposal upon liquidation of the public association, the decision shall be made by the congress (conference) or general meeting together with the decision of liquidation or, in disputable situations, by a court. The decision regarding the disposal of the remaining property shall be forwarded to the registration authority. 3. The state registration of a liquidated public association is carried out in the manner provided for by The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on the State Registration of a Legal Entity, allowing for any specific aspects of such registration as provided for by this Law.