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.
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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