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Registered office and office space in Switzerland: domicile and c/o address

In Switzerland, the registered seat and legal domicile are connected but are not the same as renting a dedicated office. The SME portal describes the seat as the place of administration and domicile as the reachable address at that seat. An own address or a consented c/o address can be possible; the competent cantonal register sets the evidence requirements.

Publisher: svajc.com Knowledge Base2 min readLast reviewed: 8/22/2026
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In Brief

In Switzerland, the registered seat and legal domicile are connected but are not the same as renting a dedicated office. The SME portal describes the seat as the place of administration and domicile as the reachable address at that seat. An own address or a consented c/o address can be possible; the competent cantonal register sets the evidence requirements.

Key Takeaways

  • Seat, legal domicile and office are distinct.
  • The registered address must be reachable.
  • A c/o host declaration can be required.
  • The seat appears in the articles and register.

In Switzerland, the registered seat and legal domicile are connected but are not the same as renting a dedicated office. The SME portal describes the seat as the place of administration and domicile as the reachable address at that seat. An own address or a consented c/o address can be possible; the competent cantonal register sets the evidence requirements.

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