Company liquidation in Switzerland: now simple and digital with Hoop

With the introduction of the new “liquidation”
mutation type in our Hoop application, we now offer our clients the possibility
to manage the entire liquidation process digitally and efficiently. Liquidation
represents the orderly and legally compliant closure of a company, during which
all assets are liquidated and all debts settled. Any remaining surplus is
distributed to shareholders or partners before the company is removed from the
Commercial Register.

General information on liquidation in Switzerland

Liquidation is a clearly structured and regulated process, which begins with the decision to dissolve the company by the shareholders or partners. After appointing a liquidator and registering the decision in the Commercial Register, a call to creditors is published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (SOGC). During the so-called blocking year, all assets are liquidated, liabilities are paid, and tax obligations fulfilled. Only once all legal and fiscal requirements have been met is the company deleted from the register. An ordinary liquidation protects the reputation of the company, reduces ongoing costs, and allows for a self-managed closure – unlike bankruptcy, where the procedure is handled by the bankruptcy office.

The main advantages of liquidation:

• Preserving your reputation
  An ordinary liquidation safeguards the solid reputation you have built over time. In contrast to bankruptcy – which is public and often perceived negatively – liquidation allows your company’s image to remain intact.
• Saving on ongoing costs
  As long as a company remains active, it incurs fixed costs: tax filings, capital taxes, insurance, bookkeeping. Liquidation removes these costs, which for a GmbH or AG can quickly add up to several thousand francs per year.
• Full control over the process
  With a liquidation, you define the pace and the process steps. In the case of bankruptcy, on the other hand, the competent authority takes control and your influence is greatly reduced.
• Avoiding the risks of selling empty shells
  Selling an inactive company carries legal and reputational risks. These transactions are often not accepted by authorities and may be abused by third parties, damaging your name. Ordinary liquidation is the safer route.

The liquidation process with Hoop

With Hoop, you are guided step by step: from initiating the liquidation to preparing all required documents, from the entry in the Commercial Register to the legally mandated announcements, and finally to the company’s deletion. Thanks to our digital approach, the process is efficient, transparent, and legally compliant.

• The entire process is carried out online, with no paperwork – saving time and resources.
• Corporate changes such as liquidation can be initiated and managed with just a few clicks, reducing processing time by up to seven times compared to traditional methods.
• No need for postal mail or physical appointments: the process is fully digital.
• Our platform is designed for the needs of fiduciaries, notaries, and lawyers – and remains invisible to end clients, who will only see the service you provide.
• Digitalization ensures full traceability, immediate data availability, and significantly higher efficiency throughout the entire process.

Why choose liquidation over bankruptcy?

With a liquidation, you close your company actively and correctly, without leaving loose ends with partners, suppliers, or authorities. You demonstrate responsibility and protect your reputation for future entrepreneurial activities.

🔎 Learn more about the 2025 bankruptcy law reform and how it directly impacts the handling of liquidations.

Conclusion
With Hoop, you choose a digital, fast, and secure liquidation process: you save costs, minimize legal risks, and protect your reputation. We support you with competence and discretion at every step – online and efficiently.unterstützen Sie kompetent und diskret bei jedem Schritt – online und effizient.

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