Business Registration
Issuer: Handelsregisteramt / ZEFIX
- HandelsregisterauszugDownload via ZEFIX or your cantonal registry
← All countriesBUSINESS REGISTRATIONProvide this document TAX CERTIFICATEProvide all items PROOF OF ADDRESSChoose one option AUTHORIZATION TO ACTChoose one option
CH · CHE · Europe
Switzerland
Who can apply
Companies incorporated hereYes
Owners and directors from hereYes
Every application is reviewed based on the company, its owners, business activities, and expected payments.
Available payment rails
SEPAEUR payments across Europe
SWIFTInternational payments
The rails available to your company depend on its account, currencies, payment destination, and beneficiary bank.
4 categories
Business documents
Each requirement includes its local document name and where to obtain it.
Tax Certificate
- UID-Bescheinigung — BFSLook up and print from the BFS UID register
- MWST-Bescheinigung — ESTVRequest through the ESTV online portal
Proof of Address
- MietvertragRequest the signed copy from your landlord
- VersorgungsrechnungDownload from your utility provider account
- KontoauszugDownload from your business banking portal
Bills and statements must be no more than 90 days old.
Authorization to Act
- VerwaltungsratsbeschlussRequest from your company secretary or board
- VollmachtRequest from your lawyer or company records
Owners and representatives
- Identify every person who owns 25% or more of the company.
- Add at least one controlling person and one legal representative.
- Each owner and representative needs proof of address.
- We’ll verify government-issued ID and complete a liveness check during onboarding.
Proof of funds
- Provide recent business bank statements showing available funds.
- Add audited financial statements or current management accounts.
- Include contracts, invoices, or investment documents supporting the funds.
- Additional evidence may be requested during compliance review.