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Duty of care: The CEO has to perform his tasks accurately and has to protect the company’s interests. Therefore, he must not deteriorate the course of business nor make it impossible, neither intentionally nor negligently. However, not every CEO’s wrong decision constitutes an infringement of the duty of care and therefore leads to his liability. […] more…

In today’s economic environment in St. Gallen, company foundation involves strategic planning, understanding legal frameworks, and mastering fiscal responsibilities. Since 2009, STARTUPS.CH has been pivotal in guiding entrepreneurs in the Canton of St. Gallen through the process of self-employment and establishing new companies. Overview of Legal Forms Entrepreneurs in St. Gallen can select from various […] more…

Company Incorporation in Switzerland: How Long Does It Take? The time required to incorporate a company in Switzerland varies depending on the legal form, the canton of domicile, and the complexity of the formation process. On average, it takes approximately 2 to 6 weeks. Registration Timeframes by Legal Form Express Procedure Many Commercial Registries offer […] more…

The name of a sole proprietorship in Switzerland must adhere to specific guidelines to ensure clarity and legality. Here’s a detailed overview to help you establish an appropriate name for your business. Use of Family Name The name of a sole proprietorship has to be composed of the owner’s family name, with or without the […] more…

The Commercial Registry Decree as well as the competent authority have set up a number of rules which are to be abided by: A foreign-language version can only be registered if written in roman alphabet. The content of all versions must be congruent! Fancy names or denominations which combine different notions resulting in a fancy […] more…

Under swiss law, in the vast majority of cases the employment contract requires the employee to obtain the employer’s approval in advance. The consent will normally be given if the employee does not compete against the employer in his second activity and if the employee’s performance does not suffer. Absent a contrary agreement, the employee […] more…

If an american company wishes to participate in a swiss limited liability company (GmbH) or in a swiss corporation (AG), it has to provide evidence of its existence. In order to do so, a current “certificate of good standing” with Apostille, issued by the Secretary of State, is required. This document acts as an accredited […] more…

Payment under subscription: This is the only duty of a shareholder. He is bound to pay for the shares upon issue, either with money or with real assets.  Upon founding a corporation (AG), the shareholders have to pay at least 20% of the face amount, though at any rate at least a value of CHF […] more…

No, it’s not mandatory any more! A domicile in Switzerland newly fulfills the requirements for the foundation of a sole proprietorship. Are you searching for a domicile in Switzerland? STARTUPS.CH will be happy to help you. Preferably you establish the foundation of your company with STARTUPS.CH. STARTUPS.CH will provide you with professional guidance before and […] more…

Zurich’s vibrant economic landscape offers ample opportunities for founding a company, demanding strategic planning and an understanding of legal and fiscal obligations. Since 2009, STARTUPS.CH has been a key resource for entrepreneurs in Zurich, guiding them through the nuances of self-employment and company establishment. This is a guide on how to founding a company in […] more…