Switzerland: Corporate and Company Law

In der kommerziellen Kommunikation sind Aussagen wie «klimafreundlich», «CO2-neutral» oder «nachhaltig» kritisch zu prüfen.

Dans le cadre de la communication commerciale, les indications telles que « respectueux du climat », « neutre en CO₂ » ou « durable » doivent être examinées d’un œil critique.

On 2 April 2026, the Swiss Federal Council published the preliminary draft for a Federal Act on Sustainable Corporate Governance (Bundesgesetz über die nachhaltige Unternehmensführung, NUFG).

For medium-sized companies and private equity portfolio companies (PortCos), today’s operating environment demands more than growth.

Swiss companies face unprecedented disruption as regulatory complexity, environmental pressures, and technological transformation reshape the competitive landscape. Analysis of SIX-listed firms reveals that supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical tensions have become systemic challenges, with companies acknowledging these disruptions significantly outperforming those that don't. The traditional "Swiss Finish" of stability must now be redefined around adaptability and resilience in an era where disrupt...

Under the Swiss passporting regime for foreign prospectuses, eligible foreign prospectuses and base prospectuses may be used for securities offerings in Switzerland without a Swiss approval process.

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

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.

The European consumer protection landscape is undergoing significant change. Following the discontinuation of the European Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Platform and the updated...