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There was a strong performance in the number of new start-ups in February 2016 compared to the previous month of January. In total 3,592 new legal entities were entered into the commercial register. In comparison with the previous year, a total of 313 new registrations were recorded in the commercial register. This corresponds to a […] more…

The START Summit is Europe’s biggest student-led conference for entrepreneurship and technology, happening on March 18th and 19th at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). Welcoming 1,500 participants, the Summit will fortify its leading position as intercultural platform for startups, students and investors. 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…

Directory advertising or beer mat advertising? – from beer mats to local newspapers. But times are changing and so are customer needs. In order to be found online, a presence on the most frequently visited web directories in Switzerland is a must. 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…

According to art 716 Para. 2 OR (Code of Obligations), the board of directors is responsible for the management of a public limited company. The board is entitled to represent the company to the outside and has legally regulated, non-transferable and indefeasible duties (Art. 716a OR). Management can be delegated to a management board (Art. […] more…

A legal entity in another country (e.g. a PLC) is fundamentally entitled to open branch offices in Switzerland. This raises the question: how should this branch office be represented. more…

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…