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When Do You Need to Update Information in the Swiss Commercial Register?
The Swiss Commercial Register is designed to ensure transparency and legal certainty in business. Once a company is registered, certain changes must be reported so that the public record remains accurate and up to date. It is not always clear which changes are legally required and which are not, especially for startup founders and growing…
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From Idea to Incorporation: How Starting a Company with Hoop Works in Practice
Starting a company in Switzerland is an exciting step, but the administrative process can feel complex, especially for first-time founders or international entrepreneurs. Documents must be prepared, legal requirements fulfilled, and the Commercial Register entry organised correctly. Digital platforms like Hoop simplify this process significantly. Instead of coordinating multiple actors and appointments, founders can manage…
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Is an Electronic Signature Legally Valid in Switzerland?
If you are setting up a company in Switzerland, one of the first questions is: can everything be signed digitally, or is a physical signature still required? The rules around electronic signatures and digital identification are not always obvious. What is legally valid? What does the Commercial Register accept? And where are the limits? Here…
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Ltd Formation in Switzerland: Requirements and Costs Explained
What do you need to start an Ltd (AG) in Switzerland? For many first-time founders, startups, and international entrepreneurs, the Swiss Limited Company (Ltd), known locally as an AG (Aktiengesellschaft), is a highly attractive legal structure. It offers strong credibility, flexibility in ownership, and clear separation between personal and company assets. But what exactly is…
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Sole Proprietorship, LLC or Ltd – Which Legal Form Should You Choose in Switzerland?
Starting a business in Switzerland is an exciting step.One of the first and most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right legal form. Should you opt for a sole proprietorship, a limited liability company (GmbH / LLC), or a public limited company (AG / Ltd)? The right choice depends on your business model, your…
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Company Incorporation in Under 24 Hours – How Is It Possible?
How long does it really take to incorporate a company in Switzerland? If you ask founders, fiduciaries, or lawyers, you will often hear: “It depends.” Traditionally, incorporation takes several days, sometimes weeks. Appointments must be coordinated, documents prepared, signed in person, and submitted to the Commercial Register. Each step adds time. But today, incorporation in…
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After the 2026 Annual General Meeting: Updating company details in the commercial register – what is important now
With the start of the new year and the closing of the annual accounts, many Swiss companies hold their regular general or shareholders’ meetings. In this context, decisions are often made that result in formal changes – such as the election of new board members, a change of registered office, or amendments to the articles…
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Which Documents Do You Need to Start a Company in Switzerland?
Starting your first company is exciting, but when it comes to paperwork, things can quickly feel overwhelming. Articles of association. Capital confirmation. Commercial Register forms. Identification documents. Notary deeds. What do you actually need – and why? In this guide, we explain clearly and simply which documents are required to incorporate a company in Switzerland,…
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New Transparency Act (TJPG): What SMEs can expect
With the new Federal Act on Transparency of Legal Entities and Identification of Beneficial Owners (TJPG), Switzerland is introducing a central transparency register. For small and medium-sized enterprises, specifically AGs and GmbHs, this means above all: Existing transparency is formally confirmed and centrally recorded. In this article, you will learn: 1. Why is the TJPG…
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Company formation in Switzerland: understanding notarial requirements
Whether a notary must be involved in a company formation in Switzerland depends on the chosen legal form. Some entities can be established without a public deed, while for others, notarisation is legally required. For fiduciaries and notaries, a clear understanding of these requirements is essential to ensure a compliant, structured, and efficient process. Company…
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