Associations, Foundations and NGOs
Supporting public interest players.
In the heart of Geneva, numerous associations, foundations and non-governmental organizations play an essential role in social, cultural and humanitarian life.
Linea Avocats supports these entities throughout their existence, from their creation to their day-to-day governance, including management of relations with the authorities and regulatory compliance.
Our lawyers can help with the drafting of by-laws and internal regulations, the preparation of contracts and applications for entry in the commercial register, as well as authorization and monitoring procedures with the relevant authorities, particularly for foundations subject to state control.
The firm also advises these structures on aspects of corporate governance, donations and bequests, taxation and the liability of governing bodies, as well as in its other areas of expertise.
The aim of our work is to ensure the legal certainty, transparency and sustainability of non-profit projects, while reducing administrative complexity so that each organization can concentrate on its core mission.
Linea Avocats supports these entities throughout their existence, from their creation to their day-to-day governance, including management of relations with the authorities and regulatory compliance.
Our lawyers can help with the drafting of by-laws and internal regulations, the preparation of contracts and applications for entry in the commercial register, as well as authorization and monitoring procedures with the relevant authorities, particularly for foundations subject to state control.
The firm also advises these structures on aspects of corporate governance, donations and bequests, taxation and the liability of governing bodies, as well as in its other areas of expertise.
The aim of our work is to ensure the legal certainty, transparency and sustainability of non-profit projects, while reducing administrative complexity so that each organization can concentrate on its core mission.
This applies to you if...
You want to set up an association and need assistance in drafting the articles of association.
You need to amend a clause in the articles of association or clarify it in a set of implementing regulations.
You want to ensure that a general meeting is held properly.
You are faced with an internal conflict between the members or bodies of your association or foundation.
Your foundation has been questioned by the supervisory authority for foundations and pension funds.