Switzerland Company Search by Name

Switzerland company search by nameTo search Switzerland companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from Zefix with UID (company identification number), Company name, Legal form, Registered office (canton/municipality). Name search is free and needs no account.Steps

Enter the company name Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.

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.

Open the matching record Each result links to a full record showing UID (company identification number), Company name, Legal form, Registered office (canton/municipality).

Cross-check against Zefix For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.zefix.admin.ch.

Frequently asked questionsCan I search Switzerland companies by name for free?Yes. Name search against Zefix is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.What if I only know part of the company name?Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.What does a Switzerland company search return?Each record shows UID (company identification number), Company name, Legal form, Registered office (canton/municipality), sourced from Zefix.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.Source: ZefixLast verified: 2026-06-01