United E-Commerce Federation (UNIEF)
The United E-Commerce Federation (UNIEF) is a non-profit association
established in accordance with Articles 60–79 of the Swiss Civil
Code, which governs associations in Switzerland.
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.
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
Its Constitutive General Assembly (16 July 2025),
Its Statutes,
Its Governance Framework,
And internal rules adopted by its Board and Secretariat.
Its Constitutive General Assembly (16 July 2025),
Its Statutes,
Its Governance Framework,
And internal rules adopted by its Board and Secretariat.
These documents define UNIEF’s purpose, membership structure, governance bodies, and decision-making procedures.
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.
United E-Commerce Federation (UNIEF)
Association (Verein) under Swiss Civil Code Art. 60–79
Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland
Constitutive General Assembly on 16 July 2025
Representing a diverse ecosystem, associations, SMEs, global companies, public agencies, NGOs, and academic institutions.
Association (Verein) under Swiss Civil Code Art. 60–79
Cologny, Geneva, Switzerland
Constitutive General Assembly on 16 July 2025