On 1 February 2016 STARTUPS.CH entered into a partnership with AbaFin Treuhand AG in Zug, which means that new entrepreneurs now have the possibility to receive personal advice in Zug. more

The data from public records such as the Central Business Name Index (Zefix) give a first overview of a company. The data comes from the cantonal commercial register and is free. Commercial business information portals have mostly specialized on specific branches and have detailed information. more

The branch must operate under the same trade name as the head office. However, there are additions that can be made. The trade name of branches of foreign companies is subject to additional rules concerning formation. more

This blog will explain you the tax obligation differences between branch offices with permanent establishment and branches from abroad. The taxes on branch offices in Switzerland can be summarized the following: Branch offices are subjected to the regular tax obligations in Switzerland and obligated to pay taxes for their business earnings. Branch offices from abroad […] more

Foreign companies can found branch offices in Switzerland. These are subject to Swiss law in accordance with Art. 160 Para. 1 IPRG (international private law). However, some legal matters are subject to the foreign law of the head office. This article will show which legal norms are applicable to foreign branch offices. more

A ’Swiss Branch’ can be founded by domestic as well as foreign companies. The legal form of the head office is generally an AG (PLC), GmbH (Ltd) or a cooperative. However, in practice, there are also other legal forms that are permitted when founding a branch. more

A foreign company can set up a branch office in Switzerland. The branch office is subject to Swiss law and must be recorded in the commercial register in its Swiss location. more

A branch office is a business which is commercially independent from a head office. The branch office is legally dependent on the main company. more

The conditions for set-up of a branch office in Switzerland are different, depending on whether the company setting up the branch office in Switzerland has its headquarters in Switzerland or another country. more