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Geneva Commercial Register: contact and formalities

Looking to contact the Geneva Commercial Register or prepare a business formality? Find office details, counter access conditions and useful official links.

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This practical guide is published by Karpeo, an independent private accounting firm. Karpeo is not the Commercial Register and does not issue official extracts.

The office’s contact details

Address and contact

OCIRT — Geneva Commercial Register

Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 4, 1211 Geneva

Postal address
Registre du commerce, case postale, 1211 Genève 3

+41 22 546 88 60
rc@etat.ge.ch

Opening hours and reception

Counter
Monday–Thursday: 1–5 pm. Friday: 10 am–3 pm.

Telephone
Monday–Friday: 9 am–noon.

Counter service by appointment only.

A letterbox in the building entrance allows documents to be deposited.

Contact details as stated in the source dated 12 September 2026. Check the official website for exceptional closures. Check information on the official website

What would you like to do?

Geneva’s portal lets you consult company data free of charge and download available documents. For a certified extract, use the dedicated order form: fees and delivery methods are shown there.

Look up a company

Search by company name and check that its registered office matches your search. Viewing data lets you read the registration; it is different from ordering a certified document.

Open the official search

Obtain a certified extract

Has someone requested a certified document? Check the type of extract required, then consult the office’s ordering procedure. Applicable fees and conditions appear in the official information.

View the official procedure

Register or amend a business

Choose the instructions for your legal structure and intended transaction. Then prepare the requested information and documents before submitting your file according to the office’s guidance.

View instructions and forms

Prepare your formalities in three steps

01

Clarify your needs

Note the purpose of your request: company search, official document, incorporation or a change to your business. For an existing file, prepare its reference and company name.

02

Consult the official guidance

Open the office website to check required documents and the submission method for your request. Documents depend on your circumstances.

03

Choose your contact

Contact the office for an administrative question or file follow-up. If you want support with your business project, discuss your needs with Karpeo.

A business project? Let us discuss the next step.

Starting an activity, organising administration or developing a business raises questions beyond the Commercial Register. Describe your circumstances to Karpeo to clarify your needs and possible support.

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Speak with our team about your project and needs.

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Your questions about the Commercial Register

How can I contact the Geneva Commercial Register?

By phone, email or through the official website (see the contact details above).

Who must register with the Geneva Commercial Register?

All corporations, LLCs, general partnerships, branches and similar entities must register. Sole proprietorships must register from annual turnover of CHF 100,000; registration is optional below that threshold. Associations must register if they carry out a commercial activity or are subject to an audit.

How can I obtain an official extract?

Order it online through the cantonal portal or via zefix.ch.

What are the deadlines for a modification?

They range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the period and the completeness of the file.

Do I need a notary for a modification?

Yes for certain procedures, such as changes to the articles of association of a corporation or LLC, the company purpose or the company name. Karpeo guides you and coordinates signing.

How much does an extract cost?

The fee varies according to the type of extract, whether simple or certified, and the channel chosen, online or at the counter.

Can I delegate my Commercial Register formalities?

Yes. Karpeo handles your formation, modification and removal files and coordinates the formalities for you.

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