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On September 1, 2023, the new General Data Protection Regulation and the new Data Protection Act came into force in Switzerland. We show you why these developments are of great importance and how STARTUPS.CH can help you implement them. more…

The use of general terms and conditions (GTC) allows the same conditions to be agreed for a large number of contracts. They are pre-formulated conditions that are not negotiated prior to the conclusion of the contract. more…

How to guarantee your entry in the commercial register before the year-end? In this article, find out what deadlines apply in each canton to ensure that your application is processed on time. more…

Gift vouchers for Christmas – now a classic. No wonder, after all they offer a lot of advantages, for customers as well as for companies. Socks are yesterday’s news: they’ve long been replaced by vouchers as the most popular Christmas gift in Switzerland. Whether it be books, clothes or jewellery – today, recipients may choose […] more…

A sole proprietorship must be entered in the commercial register from a turnover of CHF 100,000 and owners must generally register with the relevant compensation office at the time of commencing business activities. more…

There were 4218 start-ups across Switzerland in October, an increase of 14.37% compared to September. A direct comparison with October last year also shows a similar picture, as there were 9.27% more start-ups in October 2023. more…

The certified signature is required in order for you to be entered in the commercial register with an authorization to sign. This serves to verify the identity of the signatory. more…

The association is stipulated in the Civil Code (CC) from Art. 60. An association is an association of persons and/or companies who wish to jointly pursue a non-profit, non-economic purpose. more…

Entrepreneurs, especially founders, often develop novelties of all kinds and thereby achieve a competitive advantage. This advantage must be preserved and it is essential to protect intellectual property properly. more…

In September, there were 3825 startups founded in Switzerland, up 3.71% from the previous month. However, compared to September 2022, there were 4.35% fewer startups. more…