Services for NGOs

The CAGI assists international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) established or wishing to set up in the Geneva region.

Data protection

New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP)

In Switzerland, data protection is governed primarily by the new Federal Data Protection Act (nLPD) and its ordinance (OPDo), which came into force on September 1, 2023.

This legal framework establishes the general principles and obligations applying to the processing of personal data in Switzerland, with the aim of protecting the personality and fundamental rights of the people whose data is processed. All companies must comply, including NGOs.

All companies must comply, including NGOs.

Other useful information for NGOs

Annual legal requirements
VAT
Intellectual property
Pro bono legal assistance
Registration with the Register of commerce

CAGI services
for NGOs and Permanent Missions

Contact

By appointment only: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 pm / 2 pm to 4:30 pm

La Pastorale: Route de Ferney 106, 1202 Genève
Access by public transports (TPG): Line 5: stop Intercontinental; lines 8, 20, 22, 60: arrêt Appia. No parking on site.

Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre is the single entry point for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.