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Moving a Company in Switzerland: From a New Address to the Right Notifications
Moving a company is not simply a matter of updating the address on the door. Depending on where the business moves, its Commercial Register details and other records may need to be updated. So, which notifications are required when a company moves in Switzerland? Your client is moving: what needs to be notified? The first…
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Setting up a GmbH in Switzerland: requirements, steps and checklist
The GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung, limited liability company) is the most frequently formed corporation in Switzerland: it combines limited liability with a moderate capital requirement and suits freelancers, SMEs, start-ups without large funding rounds and subsidiaries. This guide explains the requirements, the incorporation procedure step by step, the documents you need, how long it…
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Signing Online in Switzerland: What You Need to Know About Electronic Signatures
Signing documents online can remove unnecessary administrative steps from company formations and Commercial Register changes. But is an electronic signature valid in Switzerland? Here is what professional advisers need to know and how digital signatures can become part of a more efficient client workflow. Is an electronic signature valid in Switzerland? Yes, electronic signatures can…
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Digital Identification Explained: A Practical Guide for Professional Advisers
Digital identification enables a person’s identity to be verified online without necessarily requiring an in-person appointment. For fiduciaries, law firms, notaries and corporate consultancies, this can make Swiss company incorporations and Commercial Register changes easier to coordinate, particularly when several people are involved. How does online identification work and what is required? Online identification verifies…
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Checklist for founders: What not to forget when setting up a company in Switzerland
Setting up a company involves numerous decisions and administrative steps. A checklist for founders helps you keep track of the process, address important points in good time and avoid unnecessary delays. At the same time, fiduciaries, law firms, notaries and corporate consultancies can use it to guide clients through the incorporation process in a structured…
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Company formation without a fiduciary? What to consider when setting up a company in Switzerland
A company formation without a fiduciary is generally possible in Switzerland. However, the key question is often not just “Can I set up a company myself?”, but also how to avoid errors, unnecessary follow-up questions and administrative work. For fiduciaries, law firms, notaries and business consultancies, this creates an opportunity to support their clients while making the…
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Administrative procedures for private individuals: what can already be done online in Switzerland
More and more administrative procedures for private individuals in Switzerland can be completed online. Depending on the canton, municipality and type of request, documents can be ordered digitally, notifications submitted online, and certain procedures completed without visiting a public authority in person. But what can actually be done online, and what does this digitalisation mean for fiduciaries, law firms, notary offices and…
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Practical example: how Hoop integrates into a law firm’s existing processes
How does a law firm use Hoop in practice? With Hoop, law firms can manage corporate processes such as company incorporations and Commercial Register changes digitally and efficiently for their clients. Integrations and interfaces are particularly relevant here, as they help embed digital processes into existing workflows without unnecessary interruptions. For a broader look at how digital solutions…
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Integrations & interfaces: how to integrate LegalTech into existing systems
Digital solutions deliver the greatest value when they fit seamlessly into existing workflows. For fiduciary service providers, law firms, notaries and corporate consultancies in Switzerland, the challenge is often how to integrate LegalTech into existing systems without replacing established workflows. The key is to introduce digital solutions where they can simplify processes, reduce manual work…
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Digital Compliance in Switzerland: How to Keep Corporate Processes Traceable
Compliance is not only about meeting legal requirements. It is also about being able to show what was done, when it was done, and which information was used. For companies operating in Switzerland, this can involve several records and administrative processes, including the Commercial Register (Handelsregister), share register (Aktienregister), transparency register (Transparenzregister), and debt enforcement…
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