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In July of this year, we carried out a comprehensive visual redesign at Startups.ch, including an overhaul of our logo and our entire brand identity. This was a logical step for us to better adapt to the needs of our customers and create a clearer, more user-friendly platform. Just as the world of entrepreneurship is […] more

By Startups.ch, October 21, 2024
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New Stock Corporation Law: Takeover of Assets and Obligations to Make Restitution

With the revision of the Stock Corporation Law, which came into force on January 1, 2023, the provisions on capital outflows after formation as well as in the context of capital increases have been adjusted. Until now, certain formalities had to be observed in the case of (planned) acquisitions in kind. In particular, these had […] more

By Startups.ch, May 12, 2023
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Distribution of an interim dividend as of January 1, 2023

The new Stock Corporation Act 2023 has created a legal basis that allows the General Meeting of Shareholders to pay an interim dividend. The provisions of the Stock Corporation Law on interim dividends are also applicable to the GmbH. Types of dividends There are different types of dividends that can be declared by the General […] more

By Startups.ch, May 2, 2023
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Stock Corporation Law Revision: Share Capital in Foreign Currency

The revision of company law, which came into force on 1 January 2023, brings with it various new possibilities in the area of capital. Among other things, share capital can be held in a foreign currency. This article explains which requirements must be met for this. The revision of the company law takes into account […] more

By Startups.ch, April 20, 2023
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New Stock Corporation Law 2023: Holding of a virtual or hybrid general meeting

Since January 2023, the Board of Directors has not only been able to hold the General Meeting on site as usual, but can also hold it hybrid or even completely virtually. However, the company’s Articles of Association must be amended in order to take advantage of the new possibilities for holding such meetings. Virtual General […] more

By Startups.ch, March 30, 2023
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New Law on Public Limited Companies 2023: Virtual options

Since January 1, 2023, it has been possible for corporations to hold general meetings virtually. Advantages for shareholders Holding the Annual General Meeting virtually offers many advantages. For example, the participating shareholders no longer have to travel to a meeting location and shareholders who would otherwise have had to be represented may be able to […] more

By Startups.ch, March 22, 2023
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Revision of company law: New minimum par value of shares and ordinary shares

Under previous law, the nominal value of a share was at least 1 centime. Ordinary shares of a limited liability company even had to have a nominal value of at least CHF 100. With the revision of company law that came into force on 1 January 2023, these lower limits were abolished. more

By Startups.ch, January 23, 2023
Published in | Company (AG) Law, Corporation, Law, LLC (GmbH) Law | No comments

Gender Quotas in Company Management – The new Art. 734f CO

At the beginning of the year the new Art. 734f CO on gender representation on the board of directors and in executive management came into force. The Swiss legislator has set an example with its decision to introduce the provision because gender quotas are to this day a controversial topic. Since the Swiss Federal Government […] more

By Startups.ch, May 17, 2021
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What Should Be Considered When Transferring Shares

There are many reasons why shares change their holders. Well, they can be sold (hopefully at a profit), handed down to an offspring or donated to the successor who is going to take over your business. It is important, however, to perform such a share transfer properly because otherwise there could occur some disadvantage for […] more

By Startups.ch, October 6, 2020
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Appointed Director of a Limited or Public Limited Company in Switzerland

After 2015 you need to have at least one Swiss Director to start a limited or public limited company in Switzerland. Hence, foreigners who are not Swiss residents cannot establish a company in Switzerland just like that. Being your Appointed Director, Findea AG can offer you a solution to overcome this problem. more

By Startups.ch, October 4, 2018
Published in | Company (AG) Law, Corporation, LLC (GmbH) Law | No comments

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