Switzerland company search by name
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Search Company Records in Switzerland
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How do I search for a company by name in Switzerland?
Search the legal name on Zefix, or use LemReveal's free basic lookup where supported. Treat name matches as candidates until the exact identifier and available identity details agree. Fields such as UID (company identification number), Company name, Legal form, Registered office (canton/municipality) depend on the source; official access and fees vary.
Step-by-step
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Enter the legal name
Start with the legal name on the contract. Try a distinctive part only if the source supports partial-name searches; trading names may require a separate source.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (AG (Aktiengesellschaft), GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung), Einzelfirma (Sole proprietorship)) to identify the right one.
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Open the candidate record
Compare the exact identifier and available fields. If identity is uncertain, keep the match unresolved rather than selecting the first result.
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Cross-check against Zefix
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.zefix.admin.ch.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I search Switzerland companies by name for free?
LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check Zefix's own search, account and document conditions separately.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Check whether the source supports partial names. Try the legal or former name and ask for an exact identifier. Similarity alone is not confirmation.
What does a Switzerland company search return?
Available fields can include UID (company identification number), Company name, Legal form, Registered office (canton/municipality). Missing fields are not negative findings; inspect each result's source and retrieval date.
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 for a company by name 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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