The Foundations Act (Cap 21.19) provides for the registration of Foundations in the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis. A Founder or any person acting on behalf of a Founder, on delivering the Articles of Foundation to the Register and on payment of the registration fee may apply to a Foundation Registered. A Founder is any person who subscribes to the Articles of Foundation, and transfers the initial assets/Capital to the Foundation, and on payment of the prescribed registration fee apply to have the Foundation registered in accordance with the provision of the Act.

Upon the registration of a foundation, the foundation shall be a separate and independent legal entity its own right, capable of suing and being sued in its own name.