Set Up Your Foundation in Geneva

Notarised form of the deed

Signing the deed in the presence of a notary is a legal requirement for creating a foundation. The notary certifies the deed, registers the documents, and can also take care of the procedures with the Commercial Register.

Registering with the Commercial Register

Your official registration with the Commercial Register is what gives your foundation legal existence. From this point onwards, it can hold a bank account, sign contracts, and receive donations.  In most cases, the notary handles the submission of the deed of foundation, the statutes, and any other necessary documents. Once registered, the foundation appears in the public register.