When does my Swiss company legally exist?
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)
On entry in the commercial register, which is then published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (SHAB). Signing the notarial deed alone does not create the company. Hold off on contracts in the company's name until the entry is made.
Source: GmbH: Haftung, Stammkapital, Gründung, SME Portal, Swiss Confederation (SECO)