Switzerland: Corporate/Commercial Law

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EasyGov In Switzerland – A Challenge For Foreign Entrepreneurs And Self-Employed Persons

EasyGov.swiss is the Swiss Federal Administration's central e-government platform for businesses and service providers. It brings together numerous notification, authorisation and registration procedures, such as work and residence notifications, UID-registration requests and notification requirements for cross-border employment.

Switzerland Commercial

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CONVINUS

Swiss & International M&A 2026: What Boards And Deal Teams Need To Know

The current M&A market environment is characterised by non-traditional playbooks and non-linear timelines. In order to reduce execution risks and keep valuation discipline in M&A transactions...

Switzerland Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

Permitted Transfer Clauses In Shareholders' Agreements: Why Careful Drafting Matters

In June 2022, the Investor and Orange Wings B.V. (Orange Wings) invested EUR 1 million for a 30% stake in a company that has been anonymised...

Switzerland Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

Switzerland's Federal Register Of Beneficial Owners

For several years, Switzerland has operated under sustained international scrutiny regarding the transparency of legal entities and the identification of their ultimate controlling persons.

Switzerland Commercial

SKANDAMIS AVOCATS

Forming A Company In Switzerland: Articles Of Association And Shareholders' Agreements Explained

Switzerland Commercial

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Logan & Partners

New Possibility Of Separate SIX Trading Line For Share Buybacks By Swiss Companies Listed Abroad

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Corporate Governance Outlook And Changes In Proxy Advisors Landscape

Switzerland Commercial

BK

Bär & Karrer

Immigration To Switzerland – Legal And Tax Considerations

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Why Saving Small Businesses Matters: The Community Impact Of SME Acquisitions

Switzerland Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

Swiss Transparency Register – New Regime, New Obligations

Switzerland Commercial

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Altenburger

Proxy Advisors And Their Revised Guidelines: A Closer Look At The AGM Season 2026

Switzerland Commercial

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Advestra AG

Re-registering A Deleted Company

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

Managing SaaS Contracts Under The EU Data Act

Switzerland Commercial

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Logan & Partners

ICLG Mergers & Acquisitions 2026 Switzerland

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Global Chaos And Global Trade – The New World Disorder And The Ensuing Economic Carnage

Worldwide International

GGI Global Alliance

Switzerland: A Banking & Finance Overview - Current Status And Outlook For 2026

Switzerland Finance

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Bär & Karrer

EU Commission Signals Potential DSA Breach Over TikTok's Addictive Design

Switzerland Media & IT

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Logan & Partners

New Rules On Dispute Resolution For E-Commerce

Switzerland Litigation

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Logan & Partners

Swiss Alert | Adjustment Of Swiss Federal Tax Administration's Practice On Securities Transfer Tax And Employee Participation Plans

Switzerland Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

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Swiss & International M&A 2026: What Boards And Deal Teams Need To Know

The current M&A market environment is characterised by non-traditional playbooks and non-linear timelines. In order to reduce execution risks and keep valuation discipline in M&A transactions...

Switzerland Commercial

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Permitted Transfer Clauses In Shareholders' Agreements: Why Careful Drafting Matters

In June 2022, the Investor and Orange Wings B.V. (Orange Wings) invested EUR 1 million for a 30% stake in a company that has been anonymised...

Switzerland Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

New Possibility Of Separate SIX Trading Line For Share Buybacks By Swiss Companies Listed Abroad

On 2 February 2026, the Regulatory Board of SIX Swiss Exchange ("SIX") announced that, with effect from 2 March 2026, SIX will enable Swiss-domiciled companies listed on recognized foreign stock exchanges...

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Immigration To Switzerland – Legal And Tax Considerations

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

ICLG Mergers & Acquisitions 2026 Switzerland

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Mergers & Acquisitions Comparative Guide

Switzerland Commercial

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Borel & Barbey

The Swiss Investment Control Act Explained: Scope, Risks, And Practical Impact

Switzerland Government

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LINDEMANNLAW

Preferential Rights For Start-up Investors (No. 5)

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

Deal Ticker: Swiss Life Asset Managers erwirbt die GHZ Gewerbe- und Handelszentrum Schlieren AG

Switzerland Commercial

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Kellerhals Carrard

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Compliance

EasyGov In Switzerland – A Challenge For Foreign Entrepreneurs And Self-Employed Persons

EasyGov.swiss is the Swiss Federal Administration's central e-government platform for businesses and service providers. It brings together numerous notification, authorisation and registration procedures, such as work and residence notifications, UID-registration requests and notification requirements for cross-border employment.

Switzerland Commercial

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CONVINUS

USMCA: Negotiation Preparations

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a trilateral free trade agreement that went into effect on July 1, 2020...

Worldwide International

GGI Global Alliance

When Global Emissions Reach The Court Room: A Swiss Court Opens The Door To Climate Claims

On 17 December 2025, the Cantonal Court of Zug issued an incidental ruling on a case brought by four Indonesian individuals, residents of Pari Island, against the Swiss cement producer Holcim.

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Simplification Of The Sustainability Frameworks: Swiss And EU Updates

Switzerland Commercial

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Lenz & Staehelin

Remote Work And Permanent Establishment: What Your Business Needs To Know

GGI Global Alliance

Aperçu des risques pénaux pour la fonction compliance

Switzerland Criminal

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Bär & Karrer

Payroll Challenges For Short-Term Assignments

European Union Employment

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CONVINUS

When The "Tone At The Top" Itself Comes Under Scrutiny: Why Clear Processes At C-suite Level Are Essential

Switzerland Commercial

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Gender Representation On The Board Of Directors – Things Will Get Serious Next Year!

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

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Venture Capital

Immigration To Switzerland – Legal And Tax Considerations

Switzerland continues to attract internationally mobile professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors, drawn by its political stability, strong legal framework, and favourable tax environment.

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Swiss Alternative Investments Forum 2026 - "Resilience, Sovereignty And New Asset Classes In Dialogue"

On 4 February 2026, the Swiss Alternative Investments Forum convened leading voices from capital markets, energy, real estate, venture capital and other alternative asset classes at the Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten in Zurich.

Switzerland Finance

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LINDEMANNLAW

Steps To Establishing And Operating A Company In Switzerland

The jurisdiction of Switzerland offers numerous advantages.

Switzerland Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Swiss Case Law On Trusts – A Decade Of Development

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Venture Capital Comparative Guide

Switzerland Commercial

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Bär & Karrer

Setting Up A Business In Switzerland

Worldwide Commercial

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Dixcart Group Limited

Hiring In Switzerland: Social Security, Payroll And Related Employer Obligations

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Why Use A Swiss Trustee?

Switzerland Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Deal Ticker: Kellerhals Carrard Advised CGC Genomics Consults AG In Its Pre-Seed Financing Round

Switzerland Commercial

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Kellerhals Carrard

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Corporate and Company Law

EasyGov In Switzerland – A Challenge For Foreign Entrepreneurs And Self-Employed Persons

EasyGov.swiss is the Swiss Federal Administration's central e-government platform for businesses and service providers. It brings together numerous notification, authorisation and registration procedures, such as work and residence notifications, UID-registration requests and notification requirements for cross-border employment.

Switzerland Commercial

C

CONVINUS

Swiss & International M&A 2026: What Boards And Deal Teams Need To Know

The current M&A market environment is characterised by non-traditional playbooks and non-linear timelines. In order to reduce execution risks and keep valuation discipline in M&A transactions...

Switzerland Commercial

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Permitted Transfer Clauses In Shareholders' Agreements: Why Careful Drafting Matters

In June 2022, the Investor and Orange Wings B.V. (Orange Wings) invested EUR 1 million for a 30% stake in a company that has been anonymised...

Switzerland Commercial

GGI Global Alliance

Switzerland's Federal Register Of Beneficial Owners

Switzerland Commercial

SKANDAMIS AVOCATS

When Is It Time To Implement A Turnaround Strategy?

Switzerland Accounting

GGI Global Alliance

Forming A Company In Switzerland: Articles Of Association And Shareholders' Agreements Explained

Switzerland Commercial

LP

Logan & Partners

New Possibility Of Separate SIX Trading Line For Share Buybacks By Swiss Companies Listed Abroad

Switzerland Commercial

BK

Bär & Karrer

Corporate Governance Outlook And Changes In Proxy Advisors Landscape

Switzerland Commercial

BK

Bär & Karrer

Immigration To Switzerland – Legal And Tax Considerations

Worldwide Commercial

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

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Latest Videos

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Company Formation In Switzerland 2026 (Video)

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Swiss Responsible Business Initiative: Why Comply With The Initiative? Do Investors Care? (Video)

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Logan & Partners

Swiss Responsible Business Initiative: What Is It And How It Will Impact Businesses? (Video)

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Logan & Partners

What Are The Main Things To Consider When Drafting Your General Terms & Conditions Of Sale? (Video)

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Logan & Partners

Switzerland - Company Incorporation

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Genshape Management Limited

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