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A new chapter for the Startups.ch blog (www.startups.ch/en/blog)

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

The path to self-employment: choice of legal form

On the way to self-employment, it is necessary to consider at an early stage which legal form is most suitable for the intended business purpose. Before taking the step into self-employment, it is therefore important to obtain comprehensive information in order to know the advantages and disadvantages of the individual legal forms. updated 14 July […] more

General rules for debt collection proceedings

The following article provides information on basic rules for debt collection proceedings, such as the place of debt collection and time limits. more

What Kind of Insurance Does My Start-Up Need?

During the exciting formation phase of a company, taking out insurance could easily be forgotten. Especially in this phase, however, insurance is very important because you can concentrate again on the rest only if you have sufficient security. There is, however, plenty to choose from, and you soon ask yourself what insurance makes sense and […] more

Association or Non-Profit Foundation – Which Legal Form Is Better for My Undertaking?

When an idealistic purpose such as community, better environment, social, sports or cultural project is to be pursued, a question arises which legal form should be used to achieve this goal. Swiss law offers here, above all, two forms, namely association and non-profit foundation. But how are they structured and what are their respective advantages […] more

The 6 most common equity split mistakes that can kill your business

Equity split is one of the most important decisions every founder who considers having a cofounding team needs to make. It is also one with a very significant impact. Not only does it determine the ownership of the business – it also has direct impact on the decision making and has a significant – or […] more

Legal responsibilities of the Managing Director in a GmbH

The legal responsibilities of the Managing Director of a GmbH are irrevocable and non-transferable. The articles of incorporation of the GmbH may deviate to some extent from this principle. It is important to mention that the responsibility of a Managing Director is attributed to all directors (“Organ Capacity”) if not otherwise stated in the articles […] more

Can a foreign company set up a branch office in Switzerland?

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

Documents for the year-end accounts 2015

At the end of the commercial year, the company’s books must be closed off and the 2015 year-end accounts prepared for the tax authorities. This checklist will help you to avoid missing any important points. more

The healing effect in the commercial register

The healing effect in the commercial register more