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Administrative procedures for companies in Switzerland: what SMEs need to know
Administrative procedures for companies (Behördengänge für Unternehmen) are part of every company’s life cycle. They start before incorporation and continue whenever a company changes its structure, address, management, capital, purpose, or ownership setup. For founders, investors, fiduciaries, and legal teams, the challenge is rarely a single form. It is understanding which authority is involved, which…
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UBS Is Integrated Into the Hoop Process
Hoop is now partnering with UBS: founders can open their capital contribution account with UBS directly through our digital process and benefit from a seamless journey from capital contribution to Commercial Register entry. The process starts on the Hoop platform. All documents are prepared digitally, and users are guided step by step through the integrated…
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Share register: required information, supporting documents, and common mistakes
For every Swiss company limited by shares, the share register (Aktienbuch) is more than an internal spreadsheet. It is the record that shows who the company recognises as shareholders and who may exercise shareholder rights. For founders, investors, fiduciaries and legal teams, a clean share register is essential for governance, financing rounds, due diligence and…
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Which Commercial Register Extracts Are Available in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, a commercial register extract (HR extract or Handelsregisterauszug) and register information (Registerauskünfte) are essential tools for understanding, verifying and documenting a company’s legal status. They are used every day by investors, international entrepreneurs, fiduciaries, lawyers, founders, and corporate legal teams. Whether you are checking a potential investment, preparing a transaction, opening a bank…
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Transparency Register: Beneficial owners simply explained
When setting up or changing a Swiss company, one question often comes up early: who really stands behind the company? In legal and compliance terms, this person is usually called the beneficial owner (wirtschaftlich berechtigte Person). The concept is simple in principle. A beneficial owner is the natural person who ultimately owns or controls a…
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Share register, Commercial Register, and Transparency Register: what is the difference?
When incorporating or managing a Swiss company, the word “register” appears everywhere. Share register (Aktienregister), Commercial Register (Handelsregister), and now the Transparency Register (Transparenzregister). They sound similar, but they serve different purposes and contain different information. For Swiss companies, especially an LLC or Ltd, understanding the difference is essential for clean governance, investor readiness, and…
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Company bankruptcies in Switzerland rose sharply in 2025
In 2025, Switzerland recorded a significant rise in company bankruptcies. According to the latest debt enforcement and bankruptcy statistics published by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO), 12,485 company bankruptcies were opened during the year. This represents an increase of 61.2% compared with 2024. The increase is striking, but it should be understood in context. A…
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Audit Requirement in Switzerland: When Does Your Company Need an Audit?
Audit Requirement in Switzerland: What Swiss LLCs and Ltds Need to Know If you run a Swiss LLC (GmbH) or Ltd (AG), you will eventually come across the topic of audit requirements. Many companies ask themselves: The good news is that for many SMEs, the process is simpler than expected. In this article, we explain…
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How to file a debt enforcement request in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, unpaid invoices and outstanding claims can be pursued through an official debt enforcement procedure (Betreibung). The first formal step is filing a debt enforcement request (Betreibungsbegehren) with the competent Debt Enforcement Office. Whether you are a business owner, investor, lawyer, fiduciary, or a private individual trying to recover unpaid money, understanding how the…
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How to order a debt enforcement register extract online in Switzerland?
In Switzerland, a debt enforcement register extract, often called a debt collection extract or debt enforcement extract (Betreibungsregisterauszug in German), is one of the most common documents requested when renting an apartment, applying for certain jobs, opening business relationships, or proving financial reliability. For foreigners, newcomers, and international entrepreneurs, the name may sound complicated. The…
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