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Avoiding shell company transactions: what you need to know about transferring shares in inactive companies
Since January 1st, 2025, Swiss legislation has officially codified previous Federal Supreme Court rulings on the abusive transfer of inactive companies. This practice — known in Swiss legal terminology as Mantelhandel, or shell company trading — is now regulated under the Swiss Code of Obligations. The goal is to prevent the misuse of inactive companies…
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The first fully digital change of a company in Switzerland
More than 200,000 company changes are made in the Registry of commerce in Switzerland every year. Companies that specialise in doing this usually still carry out the process of changing a company on paper, and this is often very time-consuming. In cooperation with DeepCloud, the platform Hoop has succeeded in making the process of changing…
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Switzerland’s first end to end digital company incorporation
Between 40,000 and 50,000 companies are founded in Switzerland every year. The companies required for this, which are usually still done in paper-based format, make founding a company time-consuming and tedious. In cooperation with DeepCloud and Yapeal, the start-up platform Hoop has succeeded in making incorporation process completely digital and thus in setting up companies…
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Faster and more cost-effective processes thanks to Hoop
The fiduciary company Aidoo from Zug stands for commitment, many years of experience, and solution-oriented action. In the past, the process of modifying entries in the commercial register was often time-consuming and prone to errors. Seeking an innovative and straightforward solution, Aidoo found what they were looking for with Hoop. «Thanks to Hoop, our clients…
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Company seat change in Switzerland: a practical guide for fiduciary and legal professionals
Changing a company’s registered seat in Switzerland is a common operation, but it requires attention to specific bureaucratic procedures. Depending on whether the seat change takes place within the same municipality, to another municipality within the same canton, or to a different canton, the documentary requirements vary, and the involvement of a notary may or…
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Beware of Misleading Invoices After Registering Your Business
After registering a new business or making changes to the Commercial Register, entrepreneurs may receive misleading invoices from private organizations with deceptive names. These payment requests do not originate from the official Cantonal Commercial Register and are part of a strategy aimed at getting companies to sign up for unnecessary subscriptions. How to Identify Suspicious…
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In 7 hours instead of 7 days – how Hoop is revolutionising company incorporations
Starting a business is an exciting step – but the process is often slowed down by paperwork, waiting times and bureaucratic hurdles. This is exactly where Hoop comes into play. With Hoop, the entire incorporation process can be handled digitally and efficiently – and up to 7 times faster! Compared to the conventional process, which…
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Revolutionary partnership: Hoop and NZZ digitise company formations and modifications
The software developer Hoop is entering into a co-operation with the NZZ to offer the digital formation and modification of companies in the commercial register directly on Moneyhouse. The partnership will fundamentally change the way companies are founded and managed in Switzerland. Hoop has developed the first fully digital solution for commercial register entries and…
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Coffeehouse from St. Gallen founded online
Larissa took over the Coffeehouse St. Gallen in January 2024. For her, the coffee house is more than just a place to drink coffee – it connects people, promotes culture and is a place where ideas can be born. Although the managing director attaches great importance to craftsmanship, it was clear to her when she…
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Protected abbreviations and purpose checks: key regulatory tools for businesses in Switzerland
Switzerland boasts a robust legal framework designed to ensure ethical, compliant, and transparent business operations. Two key regulatory mechanisms integral to this system are protected abbreviations and purpose checks. Understanding these processes is vital for businesses aiming to operate legally within Swiss borders. This article explores both topics and highlights their importance. Protected abbreviations: safeguarding…
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