Check if a Switzerland company is active
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How do I check whether a company is still active in Switzerland?
Identify the exact company in Zefix, then record its status, source and retrieval date. Active registration does not prove current trading or financial health. Liquidation is not the same as dissolution; interpret each status using the official register's terminology.
Step-by-step
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Find the company
Search by name or registration number to open the correct record.
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Read the status field
Preserve the exact status wording and its effective date where supplied. Consult the official explanation; a non-active label is not by itself a fraud verdict or a complete legal opinion.
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Check the available filing dates
Distinguish the document date, status effective date and retrieval date. Filing schedules vary by entity and jurisdiction, so a gap is a question to investigate rather than proof of non-compliance.
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Confirm at the source
Status changes propagate from Zefix at https://www.zefix.admin.ch. For a decision with money attached, confirm there.
https://www.zefix.admin.ch
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a Switzerland company is still trading?
The register's status field is the authoritative answer. An active/registered status on Zefix means the entity is currently on the register. It does not by itself prove the business is operating, so also check the most recent filing date.
What does "dissolved" or "struck off" mean?
These labels generally indicate a registration has ended or been removed. Check the source's explanation and any subsequent reinstatement or successor filings. Contract validity and legal consequences require separate advice; they cannot be decided from this field alone.
Is checking company status in Switzerland free?
LemReveal's basic lookup is free. Check Zefix's current access terms for status information or official documents; fees and account requirements vary.
How do I search for Swiss companies?
Use Zefix (zefix.admin.ch) to search across all 26 cantonal registers simultaneously. You can search by company name, UID, or location. Results show the registering canton, where you can find more detailed information.
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Is the Switzerland company register free to search?
Yes. Basic company lookups on the Zefix are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.
What is the official Switzerland business registry?
The Zefix is the official public register of companies incorporated in Switzerland. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.zefix.admin.ch.
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