Author: Dmytro Palamar
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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…