Switzerland company register search
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Switzerland
3 free lookups per day. No sign-up required.
How do I search the company register in Switzerland?
The Switzerland company register is maintained by Zefix (https://www.zefix.admin.ch). Search it by company name or registration number to see UID (company identification number), Company name. Searching the register is free and needs no login.
Step-by-step
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Know which register holds the record
In Switzerland, company records sit on Zefix. Trade directories and aggregator sites are copies — the register is the source of truth.
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Search by name or registration number
A registration number returns exactly one entity. A name may return several, especially for groups using the same brand across entities.
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Read the register entry, not the marketing page
The register entry shows UID (company identification number), Company name. That is what a bank, auditor or counterparty will check.
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Keep a dated copy
Register entries change. Save the record with the date you retrieved it, or set up monitoring so you are told when the entry changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Switzerland company register free to search?
Yes. Searching Zefix and reading the public entry is free and requires no login. Certified documents may carry an official fee.
Which register is the official one in Switzerland?
Zefix, at https://www.zefix.admin.ch. Anything else republishing Switzerland company data is a copy of that register.
What does a Switzerland register entry show?
UID (company identification number), Company name. Availability of each field depends on what Zefix publishes.
Do register entries stay accurate?
Only until the company files its next change. Directors, addresses and status can change without notice, which is why a dated copy — or automatic monitoring of the entry — matters for anything contractual.
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.
People also ask about search the company register in Switzerland
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
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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