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Vaud commercial register: the office in Moudon

The Vaud cantonal commercial register is based in Moudon and handles registrations throughout the canton, including Lausanne. Find practical details for contacting the office, looking up a company or preparing a filing.

This guide is published by Karpeo, an independent private accounting firm. Karpeo is not the commercial register and does not issue official extracts.

Office contact details

Address and contact

Office cantonal du registre du commerce

Rue Grenade 38, 1510 Moudon

Postal address
Office cantonal du registre du commerce, rue Grenade 38, case postale, 1510 Moudon

+41 21 557 81 21
info.rc@vd.ch

Opening hours and visits

Public counter
Monday–Friday: 09:00–13:00.

Telephone enquiries
Monday–Friday: 08:30–11:30 and 14:00–16:00.

No appointment is required during counter opening hours.

Orders for extracts or supporting documents are not accepted by email. Use the official online services.

Contact details checked on 17 September 2026. Check the official website for exceptional closures. Official resources may be in French or German.

What would you like to do?

Use the Vaud company search to find a business, then the official ordering service if you need an extract or a copy of supporting documents. The contact email address cannot be used to order these documents.

Look up a company

Search by company name and check its registered office. Consulting company information is different from ordering a certified document.

Open the official company search

Register or amend a business

Select the instructions for your legal structure and intended change. Prepare the requested information and documents before submitting your filing.

View official instructions and forms

Prepare your request in three steps

01

Identify what you need

Clarify whether you need company information, an official document, a new registration or an amendment. Have the company name and any existing file reference ready.

02

Read the official instructions

Check the office website for the required documents and submission method. The paperwork depends on your circumstances.

03

Contact the right organisation

Contact the register for administrative questions or to follow up a filing. For help with your business project, discuss your needs with Karpeo.

Plan the next step for your business.

Commercial register formalities are one part of running a business. Explore our English resources to prepare your project.

Start a business

Explore legal structures and the steps involved in setting up your business.

Karpeo provides fiduciary services in Geneva and the canton of Vaud. For administrative questions or updates on a commercial register filing, contact the relevant office directly.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Vaud commercial register?

The cantonal office is at Rue Grenade 38, 1510 Moudon. It serves the whole canton of Vaud, including Lausanne. Check opening hours before visiting.

Can I visit without an appointment?

Yes. The public counter welcomes visitors without an appointment during its stated opening hours.

Can I order an extract by email?

No. The office does not accept orders for extracts or supporting documents by email. Use the services listed on its official website.

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