Switzerland’s commercial registers are kept by the cantons. The Federal Office of Justice operates Zefix, the central business name index, which helps locate the registered entity and the relevant cantonal source. Discovery and the underlying official extract should be identified separately in your file.
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Registry
Cantonal commercial registry offices; Federal Office of Justice for Zefix
The UID, Switzerland’s enterprise identification number, helps connect records across official business sources. A company name alone can change or resemble another name. The UID, legal form and canton provide a stronger basis for selecting the correct record.
Zefix is a central index; the competent cantonal register supplies the underlying commercial-register evidence.
Enterprise identification number (UID)
The UID uses the CHE prefix with nine digits. Record the commercial register and canton alongside the UID; VAT notation describes a separate tax role.
| Document | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Commercial register extract | Registered name, legal form, seat, purpose, capital and representation entries available from the competent canton. |
| Certified cantonal extract | An officially certified version of registered particulars when required by a receiving institution. |
| SHAB commercial-register notices | Published notices of registered events, useful for understanding changes and chronology. |
The UID uses the CHE prefix with nine digits. Record the commercial register and canton alongside the UID; VAT notation describes a separate tax role.
No. Registered particulars and public ownership disclosures have limits. Trace corporate holders and obtain supporting ownership or control evidence where the accessible records leave gaps.
Specify the required document, certification and receiving institution’s requirements. Feasibility, access, price and expected turnaround are confirmed for the request.