About UNIEF
Legal Status
Swiss Civil Code · Art. 60–79 · Cologny, Geneva
United E-Commerce Federation (UNIEF)
Domicile & principles
UNIEF is domiciled in Cologny, Geneva, and operates as an independent, non-political, and non-commercial international organisation. Its activities follow the principles of transparency, neutrality, and responsible governance.
Swiss association law
An International, Non-Profit Association
Under Swiss association law, UNIEF: has legal personality, may enter into agreements, may engage with partners globally, and governs itself through its Statutes and internal regulations.
As a Swiss-based association, UNIEF does not exercise regulatory authority and does not replace national legislation. Its role is to facilitate cooperation, promote voluntary standards, and support the development of responsible digital commerce worldwide.
Statutory Foundations
UNIEF operates based on:
These documents define UNIEF’s purpose, membership structure, governance bodies, and decision-making procedures.
Global reach
International Engagement
While domiciled in Switzerland, UNIEF collaborates with national e-commerce associations, private-sector companies, public agencies, civil society organisations, and international institutions.
Its activities support global dialogue, capacity building, and the advancement of responsible digital trade practices.
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Registered Information
- Name
- United E-Commerce Federation (UNIEF)
- Legal Form
- Association (Verein) under Swiss Civil Code Art. 60–79
- Domicile
- Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland
- Establishment
- Constitutive General Assembly on 16 July 2025