Category: Company incorporations
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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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Can I complete government processes online in Switzerland?
Yes, many government processes in Switzerland can now be handled online. For founders, investors, fiduciaries, lawyers, and corporate legal teams, this is an important shift. Tasks that once meant printed forms, appointments, and repeated follow-ups with authorities are increasingly moving into secure digital workflows. Switzerland is not replacing public administration with a single platform overnight.…
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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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Address Book Scams in Switzerland: What Every Founder and Advisor Should Know
After incorporating a company in Switzerland, many founders expect administrative tasks, not unexpected invoices. Yet this is exactly when fraudsters become active. So-called “address book scams” target newly registered companies with deceptive offers that resemble official communications. For some international entrepreneurs, first-time founders, fiduciaries, and legal advisors, these schemes can be difficult to spot at…
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EU Inc: A new standard for building companies in Europe?
A shift in how Europe builds companies Europe is rethinking how companies are created and scaled. With the proposed “EU Inc.” framework, policymakers aim to make it significantly easier to start and grow a business across borders. The ambition is clear: reduce fragmentation, remove administrative friction, and strengthen Europe’s position as a global startup hub.…
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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…