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Collective signature, individual signature, and procuration: the key differences
In the corporate world, managing official documents and authorizations can often be confusing, especially when it comes to distinguishing between collective and individual signatures, as well as joint and individual procuration. This post will clarify these concepts, so you can ensure your business is operating efficiently and legally. What is a collective signature? A collective…
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Legal guidelines for updating your commercial register entry in Switzerland
The Swiss commercial register is a crucial tool for ensuring transparency and trust in business transactions. Companies are required to regularly review their entries and promptly update them when changes occur. But what happens if this obligation is not met? In this article, we delve into the legal consequences of non-compliance and explain why it…
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How to quickly establish a company in Switzerland
1. Choosing the legal form and company name The Swiss legal system offers various legal forms for businesses. The three most common are the Corporation (AG), the Limited Liability Company (GmbH), and the Sole Proprietorship. Each of these legal forms has different characteristics regarding corporate structure and liability. The first step in establishing a company…
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Corporate Changes: Why Choose Hoop?
Personnel changes within a company, such as changes in board members or authorized signatories, are common but often complicated operations. In Switzerland, the method chosen to manage these changes can have a significant impact on time, costs, and legal compliance. In this article, we compare the traditional method (the manual and paper-based process traditionally used)…
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What is a digital identity?
A digital identity is an online representation of a person, organization, or device. In other words, it is a set of data that identifies a user in a digital context, such as on a website or within an application. A digital identity can include personal information such as name, email address, phone number, home address,…
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Opening a capital deposits bank account digitally
Before incorporating a company, the legal documents required for the partial or total payment of the share capital must be submitted, according to the respective legal form. This process is usually time-consuming, and the paperwork to open an account can be extensive. However, thanks to the YAPEAL app, provided by the Swiss fintech Yapeal AG,…
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Hoop significantly speeds up company constitutions and changes
In the future, Acribia AG will increasingly rely on Hoop for commercial register changes for its clients. The results of an internal test, in which two new authorized signatories personally executed the modification, were convincing. With Hoop there is no need to send documents by mail, saving time and always having an overview of all…
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Hoop Webinar – Digital Incorporations and Changes
Are you a lawyer, notary, or fiduciary? This webinar is perfect for you! Discover how online company incorporations and changes can help you work more efficiently, save money, and lead the industry. Our webinar is designed for lawyers, notaries, and fiduciaries who want to fully leverage digital opportunities. Join us and take your law firm…
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Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs: How to Start a Business in Switzerland
Switzerland is known for its business-friendly environment and attracts many international companies and start-ups. The advantageous tax system, strategic location, and market stability are some of the reasons for this interest. Thanks to its strong economy and reputation for excellence, Switzerland is a center for innovation and entrepreneurship. The process of setting up a business…
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The sole proprietorship in Switzerland: Structure, Requirements and Advantages
The sole proprietorship is a legal form chosen by many entrepreneurs, especially in the start-up phase, because of its flexibility and the absence of special formalities for incorporation and management. From a legal point of view, this form is suitable for small business activities managed by a single natural person. A sole proprietorship consists of…
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