Registration of a civil association or foundation
We form and register your civil association or foundation with SAREN so it's born with legal personality, up to date with the new NGO law.
Requesting a quote doesn't commit you to anything
- You tell us about your case. It's free.
- We send you the price in writing, within 1 to 3 hours.
- You decide. If it works for you, we start. If not, you delete it with one click and pay nothing.
No one will pressure you. Your information is used only for your case.
Is it for you?
If any of these sounds like you, this procedure is for you.
- Groups, founders and law firms that want to form a civil association or foundation with legal personality, in compliance with the new NGO law
What's included and what isn't
Everything clear from the start. No fine print.
Includes
- Drafting or review of the document so it complies with current law.
- Name check and confirmation that the articles of incorporation include everything the law requires.
- Handling of the recording at the registry.
- A lawyer's support throughout the procedure.
- Confirmation that the recording is final.
Does not include
- The registry's official fee, under SAREN's current fee schedule (paid separately).
- The accounting, inventories or filings required by the NGO law (a separate service we offer).
- The apostille, if you'll use the document abroad (a separate service).
- Representation in court challenges, unless hired separately.
Add to your procedure
Check it and we include it in your quote. You decide at the end.
What you need
Check off what you already have. You don't need everything to request your quote.
You have 0 of 3.
- Name, purpose, governing bodies and assets of the organization you're forming
- Articles of incorporation and bylaws, if you already have them
- Cédula (Venezuelan national ID card) and RIF (Venezuelan tax ID) of the founders or members
How the process works
You do very little. We take care of the rest. The whole process: on average, 4 to 8 business days.
- Step 1
Tell us about your organization
You give us the association's or foundation's details.
You do this - Step 2
We draft the document
We prepare or review the articles of incorporation and their bylaws.
We do this - Step 3
We handle the recording
We record it at the registry.
We do this - Step 4
We follow up
We confirm when it's recorded.
We do this - Result
Done
We deliver your organization, legally formed.
You receive it
Varies by registry and review.
What it costs and how to pay
There are two separate payments, and we want you to see them clearly.
Our fee: we do all the work for you.
The official registry fee. It goes straight to the agency, and we give you the exact amount, with its receipt, before you pay anything.
How you pay: You pay once, when we start. In dollars, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, or with Cashea.
How is your investment calculated?
Your investment has two parts. What you pay us, professional fees from $60, for drafting or reviewing and handling the recording
What goes to the government, the registry's official fee, in bolívares at the official BCV exchange rate, which we don't keep Your lawyer gives you the exact figure before you pay anything, no strings attached.
FAQ
What happens if I run the foundation without registering it?
It doesn't exist: it can't open an account, receive formal donations or sign anything. Once registered, it's born with legal personality and up to date with the new NGO law.
How do I legally form a foundation or association?
We draft the document and record it at the Registro Principal (Main Registry of each state).
How much does it cost?
Professional fees from $60 cover drafting the bylaws and the recording; the registry's official fee is separate.
Do I need to bring the bylaws into line with the new law?
Yes, we draft them in line with current regulations from the start.
What does the timing depend on?
On the Registro Principal's workload; the estimate is 4 to 8 business days.
About this procedure
Forming a civil association or foundation isn't just drafting a document: the organization only comes into existence with legal personality when its articles of incorporation are recorded at the registry. Under the new Ley de Fiscalización de ONG (NGO oversight law), in force since November 2024, SAREN is the authority that grants that legal personality, and the articles must meet precise content requirements (name, purpose, governing bodies, assets and more), or the registry objects to them. We handle the whole process: we draft or review the articles of incorporation and bylaws so they comply with current law, check that the name is available, gather the members' cédulas (Venezuelan national ID cards) and RIFs (Venezuelan tax IDs), and handle the recording at the registry. We stay with you until your organization is legally formed and ready to operate, open a bank account and receive contributions. A lawyer guides you from the very first step.
Legal framework and important notes
Ley de Registros y Notarías (Registries and Notaries Law) · Código Civil (Civil Code)
- The new Ley de Fiscalización de ONG, from November 2024, turned registration into a recurring task — bylaws, meetings, appointments, inventories and donations.
- Keeping everything up to date avoids objections and penalties.
- SAREN is the competent authority.
We guarantee our service, not what the agency decides. If something depends on them, we tell you clearly and in time.
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