Category: Company changes

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…

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…

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…

If you are managing a Swiss company, sooner or later, you will need to make updates in the Commercial Register (Handelsregister). A new board member, a change of address, an update of the company purpose, or signing authority, these are all common mutations. The question many founders, investors, and advisors ask is simple: Can these…

In Switzerland, the Articles of Association (AoA) define the legal framework of a company. Any amendment must follow a structured process and comply with the Swiss Code of Obligations. Whether you are a first-time founder, an investor, or a fiduciary managing multiple entities, preparing an amendment correctly is essential to avoid delays, rejections, or legal…

Changing the share capital of a company is a strategic move that often reflects growth, restructuring, or new ownership dynamics. Whether you are raising funds, adjusting your balance sheet, or preparing for new investors, understanding how to increase or reduce capital in a Swiss limited company (Ltd, also known as AG) or limited liability company…

In Switzerland, changes to company leadership must be officially recorded in the Commercial Register. This includes updates to the Board of Directors (Verwaltungsrat, VR) in a limited company (AG) and Managing Directors (Geschäftsleitung, GL) in a limited liability company (GmbH). A VR or GL change can involve the appointment, resignation, or replacement of individuals who…

Process, Requirements, and Common Pitfalls Changing your company name may sound simple, but in Switzerland, it is a formal legal process with clear steps and strict requirements. Whether you are rebranding, adapting your positioning, or entering new markets, a name change affects your Commercial Register entry, legal documents, and public identity. This guide explains how…

Companies evolve. Markets shift, new opportunities emerge, and business models change. When this happens, the purpose of a company recorded in the Swiss Commercial Register may need to be updated. Whether you are expanding activities, entering a new sector, or refining your strategy, changing the company’s purpose is a formal legal step. The good news…

Companies evolve. Teams grow, offices move, and sometimes the registered seat of a company no longer reflects where the business actually operates. If you run a Swiss LLC (GmbH) or Ltd (AG), changing the company’s registered address is a formal process that must be recorded in the Commercial Register. The good news is that the…