Category: Company incorporations
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Protected abbreviations and purpose checks: key regulatory tools for businesses in Switzerland
Switzerland boasts a robust legal framework designed to ensure ethical, compliant, and transparent business operations. Two key regulatory mechanisms integral to this system are protected abbreviations and purpose checks. Understanding these processes is vital for businesses aiming to operate legally within Swiss borders. This article explores both topics and highlights their importance. Protected abbreviations: safeguarding…
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6 competitive advantages Hoop brings to fiduciaries law firms
In the fast-paced fiduciary and law industry, providing clients with fast and efficient services is essential. Hoop, the first fully digital platform for company incorporations and changes in Switzerland, offers fiduciaries and law firms a range of benefits. Here are six key competitive advantages: 1. Lightning-fast incorporations and changes With Hoop, you can incorporate companies…
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What Is the Enterprise Identification Number (UID)? All About the UID in Switzerland
The Enterprise Identification Number (UID) is a vital tool for identifying businesses in Switzerland. Introduced to simplify administrative processes, the UID system enables businesses to be easily recognized by public and private authorities. In this article, we explore what the UID represents, how it works, and why it is essential for companies operating in Switzerland.…
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Collective signature, individual signature, and procuration: the key differences
In the corporate world, managing official documents and authorizations can often be confusing, especially when it comes to distinguishing between collective and individual signatures, as well as joint and individual procuration. This post will clarify these concepts, so you can ensure your business is operating efficiently and legally. What is a collective signature? A collective…
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How to quickly establish a company in Switzerland
1. Choosing the legal form and company name The Swiss legal system offers various legal forms for businesses. The three most common are the Corporation (AG), the Limited Liability Company (GmbH), and the Sole Proprietorship. Each of these legal forms has different characteristics regarding corporate structure and liability. The first step in establishing a company…
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Opening a capital deposits bank account digitally
Before incorporating a company, the legal documents required for the partial or total payment of the share capital must be submitted, according to the respective legal form. This process is usually time-consuming, and the paperwork to open an account can be extensive. However, thanks to the YAPEAL app, provided by the Swiss fintech Yapeal AG,…
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Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs: How to Start a Business in Switzerland
Switzerland is known for its business-friendly environment and attracts many international companies and start-ups. The advantageous tax system, strategic location, and market stability are some of the reasons for this interest. Thanks to its strong economy and reputation for excellence, Switzerland is a center for innovation and entrepreneurship. The process of setting up a business…
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The sole proprietorship in Switzerland: Structure, Requirements and Advantages
The sole proprietorship is a legal form chosen by many entrepreneurs, especially in the start-up phase, because of its flexibility and the absence of special formalities for incorporation and management. From a legal point of view, this form is suitable for small business activities managed by a single natural person. A sole proprietorship consists of…
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Establishing a company with a qualified electronic signature
The Hoop digital platform makes it easy, fast and innovative to incorporate companies in Switzerland, and also offers the necessary consultancy during the incorporation process. Recently, an interesting innovation has arrived on the Swiss entrepreneurial scene: the possibility of setting up companies completely digitally. Thanks to the introduction of qualified electronic signatures for incorporation documents,…
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The Limited Company in Switzerland
The Limited company (Ltd.) is a legal form that enjoys an excellent reputation and offers numerous advantages even to small companies in terms of both liability and capital requirements. The Ltd. is the form chosen by those who decide to think big and wish to integrate shareholders while maintaining their anonymity. Shareholders are not visible…