Legal and Law
An interim employment reference describes an employment relationship that is still ongoing. It should accurately explain the employee’s duties, performance and professional conduct. Here is what to include, how to request one and a template to adapt....
Immediate termination ends an employment contract without notice. Under Swiss law it is an exceptional measure requiring good cause and a careful assessment of the facts. It must not be confused with ordinary dismissal followed by paid release from duties....
To register a Swiss trademark, choose the sign, define the goods and services, examine potential conflicts and file an application with the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI). The electronic filing discount reduces the basic fee to CHF 350. Prepare the checks before investing...
A non-disclosure agreement sets limits on how sensitive information may be used and shared. It is useful when you present a project, disclose know-how or give a supplier access to business information. Its effectiveness depends on clear terms and practical controls around the documents....
Your terms and conditions set out the rules you want to apply to sales and services. In Switzerland, they must reflect the actual contract and be made available to the customer before they commit. Well-written terms clarify prices, deadlines and responsibilities while respecting mandatory law...
A business in financial difficulty is not automatically bankrupt. Swiss law distinguishes impending insolvency, capital loss, over-indebtedness and bankruptcy ordered by a court. Understanding which situation you face helps you identify the duties, deadlines and possible recovery measures that apply....
Understand IFRS S1 and S2, climate disclosures, ESRS differences and what ISSB reporting means for Swiss SMEs, with practical data collection examples....
Swiss transparency register from 1 October 2026: companies affected, beneficial owners, transitional deadlines, EasyGov filing and directors’ responsibilities....
Many Swiss SMEs are subject to a limited statutory audit. Its scope, the conditions for opting out and the duties that arise during financial difficulties are often confused. This article helps you identify the applicable regime and prepare a complete audit file....
Changing the address, purpose, name or management of a Swiss LLC or corporation requires the relevant records to be updated. Some changes need a signed application and supporting documents; others require a notarised amendment to the articles of association....