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After starting a business many entrepreneurs require additional help from third parties (some based on contracts). more…

The shareholder has a basic duty to pay in full his or her capital investment (Swiss Code of Obligations Art. 680 Para. I). Beyond that, further duties can be assigned by creating a shareholders’ agreement. IMPORTANT: Rights and duties under this kind of agreement only binds the partners among themselves not, however, the company. more…

Political terms such as Eidgenossenschaft, Bund, eidgenössisch, Kanton, kantonal, Gemeinde, kommunal or other terms that may be interpreted as such are forbidden to be any part of your company name insofar that it could give the impression that the company has a public or official function ( Art. 6 Wappenschutzgesetz; SR 232.21). more…

The Swiss commercial code defines the GmbH (the Swiss version of a limited liability company) as a “personal capital company” (Swiss Code of Obligations Art. 772 Para. I). more…

In order for a business to be able to deduct its input tax it must be entered into the VAT register (MWST-Register). more…

The chances of your business idea succeeding very much depend upon the structure, form and content of your business plan. more…

Mistakes happen. Starting a new business is often not that easy as it may seem at first sight. The biggest mistakes new business owners make are stated below: more…

A trademark is very important. more…

For many new entrepreneurs, the hardest thing about starting a business is to find customers, in particular when the marketing budget is low. more…

Potential business ideas are on everyone’s mind. Nevertheless, it’s necessary  to analyse market trends and consumer needs first and to make sure that you or your employees would have the essential skills to work on your specific business. A good way to find business idea is to keep up with the news and current events.  […] more…