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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
In a notable shift from historical trends, March 2024 saw a decline in company foundations compared to February. Across Switzerland, the total of newly founded companies stood at 4,349, marking a decrease of 9.92% from the previous month. This represented a significant year-over-year decline of 13.64% from March 2023, highlighting a surprising downturn in the […] more
In February 2023, a total of 4,429 companies were founded in Switzerland. This represents an increase of about 13% compared to the previous month and an increase of about 5% compared to the previous year. Positive trend continues After a good start into 2023, the positive trend continues in February. With a total of 4,429 […] more
By Startups.ch,
March 15, 2023
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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
By Startups.ch,
August 16, 2018
Published in | Association, FAQ, Foundation (Stiftung) | No comments
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A foundation’s entry in the commercial register is a mandatory requirement for its establishment. The classic foundation receives full legal capacity and capacity to act with this entry. The application must be submitted by the future governing bodies. more
The duties and obligations of the foundation council primarily arise from the foundation charter or the regulations on organisational structure. It is common practice for the foundation council to be responsible for overall management of the foundation. It must attend to the affairs of the foundation and act in the name of the foundation. more
In practice, the foundation council is the highest body within the organisation. It concerns itself with the management of the assets and monitors distribution to beneficiaries unless there are other regulations which apply. As a rule, the council foundation is composed as a collegial body of several persons who have joint responsibility for the overall […] more
The foundation charter is the central document of a foundation. It contains the main provisions governing the organization, assets and purpose of the foundation. The foundation charter may take the form of a public document or testamentary disposition (will/contract of inheritance). more
Family foundations primarily serve to support or provide education to family members who are dependent. The permitted purpose is closely circumscribed and stems directly from the law. The normal statutory provisions also largely apply to family foundations. more
Foundations are rigid structures. If the purpose has been decided and the foundation has been fully established as valid, changing the purpose is only possible subject to strict legal requirements. more
