Address and contact
OCIRT — Registre du commerce de Genève
Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 4, 1204 Genève
Postal address
Registre du commerce, case postale, 1211 Genève 3
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Geneva commercial register: contacts and procedures
Looking for the Geneva commercial register or preparing a filing for your business? Find the office’s contact details, appointment requirements and useful official links.
This guide is published by Karpeo, an independent private accounting firm. Karpeo is not the commercial register and does not issue official extracts.
Office contact details
Opening hours and visits
Public counter
Monday–Thursday: 13:00–17:00. Friday: 10:00–15:00.
Telephone enquiries
Monday–Friday: 09:00–12:00.
Counter visits are by appointment only.
A letterbox in the building entrance is available for dropping off documents.
Contact details checked on 17 September 2026. Check the official website for exceptional closures. Official resources may be in French or German.
What would you like to do?
The Geneva portal provides free access to company information and available documents. For a certified extract, use the dedicated ordering service. Fees and delivery options are shown in the official order form.
Look up a company
Search by company name and check its registered office. Consulting company information is different from ordering a certified document.
Open the official company searchGet a certified extract
Check which document is required, then review the official ordering instructions, fees and delivery options.
View official ordering instructionsRegister or amend a business
Select the instructions for your legal structure and intended change. Prepare the requested information and documents before submitting your filing.
View official instructions and formsPrepare your request in three steps
Identify what you need
Clarify whether you need company information, an official document, a new registration or an amendment. Have the company name and any existing file reference ready.
Read the official instructions
Check the office website for the required documents and submission method. The paperwork depends on your circumstances.
Contact the right organisation
Contact the register for administrative questions or to follow up a filing. For help with your business project, discuss your needs with Karpeo.
The commercial register is separate from the Geneva business directory (REG), which lists businesses and establishments active in the canton. After registration or an amendment, also check your REG entry and any details that still need to be reported.
Plan the next step for your business.
Commercial register formalities are one part of running a business. Explore our English resources to prepare your project.
Start a business
Explore legal structures and the steps involved in setting up your business.
Change your registered office
Understand the formalities involved when your company moves.
Organise your accounting
Learn about bookkeeping and business support with Karpeo.
Karpeo provides fiduciary services in Geneva and the canton of Vaud. For administrative questions or updates on a commercial register filing, contact the relevant office directly.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment in Geneva?
Yes. Counter visits are by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling.
Which postal address should I use?
Send correspondence to: Registre du commerce, case postale, 1211 Genève 3. The public counter is at Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 4 in Geneva.
How can I look up a Geneva company?
Use the official Geneva company search linked above to consult company information online.