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Your company, your path: inspiration, knowledge & success stories for founders in Switzerland. Here you will find tips, tools and insider knowledge to found your company carefree or take it to the next level!

Beneficial Owners: How to Identify and Report Them Correctly

Who counts as a beneficial owner – and how do you report them correctly to the new Swiss transparency register? A practical guide.

TJPG 2026: Deadlines, Obligations and Fines of up to CHF 500,000

All key deadlines and obligations of the new Swiss transparency act (TJPG) at a glance – and the penalties for violations.

Swiss Transparency Register: Is Your Company Required to Report?

The new Swiss transparency register is coming: who must report, which deadlines apply and how to check your obligation online in minutes.

Swiss proptech storabble expands to Spain with 48 AI agents

Using 48 AI agents, storabble analysed Spain’s self-storage market within just a few days. The expansion demonstrates how technology can help startups accelerate international growth.

New Company Formations in Switzerland (August 2026): Slight Increase Compared to the Previous Year

In August 2026, 3,887 companies were founded, 0.8% more than a year earlier. Four major regions recorded growth, while Zurich and Ticino posted declines.

What Is a Shareholders’ Agreement and When Is It Useful?

Briefly explained: Purpose, benefits, and typical contents of a shareholders’ agreement – and why it is crucial for clear, stable shareholder relationships.

What Is a Members’ Agreement and When Is It Useful?

Overview of the purpose, benefits, and typical contents of a members’ agreement – for clear rules and stable ownership structures in an LLC.

New company formations in Switzerland (July 2026): Slight decline from the previous year

Company formations declined slightly in July 2026. However, the results differed considerably between Switzerland’s major regions.

Starting a business is a gamble, but you can improve the odds.

Serial entrepreneur Rüdiger H. Peter on the typical mistakes people make when starting a business, the value of a sparring partner, and how he now supports founders and executives in Switzerland.