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The annual Global Entrepreneurship Index ranks the Swiss economic system as the second best for start-ups. This is good news for our business hub and for motivated young people who are going to launch their own business. A closer look, however, reveals that there is still much potential for improvement. more…

Last year so many new registrations were made in Switzerland’s Commercial Register as never before. Compared with 2016, the record year so far, the Commercial Register saw 5.05% more registrations. It was particularly medium-strength cantons which benefited from this growth last year. more…

FLYERALARM is one of Europe’s leading online printing firms in the B2B sector. Founded in 2002, this family business employs almost 2,000 staff members today. More than 900 product categories can be found in our webshop flyeralarm.ch: Alongside printed products of all kinds – from stickers to placemats to business cards – you’ll also find […] more…

STARTUPS.CH, a leading specialist in online company formation, is encroaching new customer segments while substantially expanding its product range. STARTUPS.CH is thus aiming at 3000 new companies having been registered via its eponymous web platform. more…

Trademarks are of paramount importance to companies as their identifiers. For customers, the trademark can imply expectations and associations, which can be very positive. It is therefore so important to have your trademarks protected. The mere protection is not enough, however. This last article explains why it is often unavoidable to monitor trademarks and what […] more…

In general, the Swiss taxation system is based on self-assessment. An exception from this rule is foreigners, who are usually subject to withholding tax. Here you can learn what this tax is really about, on whom it is imposed and how its levy is organised. more…

In November, the number of new company formations was going up unchecked. The decreases, which were at times strong, could be compensated by growth recorded in the cantons where the number of new registrations is usually the highest. Fortunately, also Ticino could show growth in November. more…

Companies need their trademarks for identification purposes. They can thus more easily build relations with their customers and distinguish themselves from their competitors. Therefore, many companies commit considerable amounts of time and energy to increase the popularity and image of their trademarks. All this can be useful, however, only if the trademark has been registered. […] more…

A trademark is often the first thing customers see of a company. It makes them remember the company, as it enables to create associations with it. But what can form a trademark, and why is it so important not only to maintain a trademark, but also to protect it legally? In a series of articles, […] more…

It is particularly important for start-ups to receive their remuneration on time. Unfortunately, it is not always the case. If payment reminders do not help and negotiations fail, the last resort is a debt collection procedure. If needed, an outstanding debt is caused to be paid under duress. In a series of four articles, STARTUPS.CH […] more…